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| Seiza - kneeling to show respect |
Shorin-Ryu Karate, one of the original styles of karate developed on Okinawa has evolved into several hybrid forms including Seiyo Kai Shorin-Ryu. Seiyo focuses on power and acceleration to develop unusual force and speed. Those who master the art are known to have one-punch knockout power, but at the same time, are taught to master themselves and show respect to all others. It is a strange dichotomy, but necessary to bring a person to peace within oneself.
As you may have gathered, those who train at the Arizona Hombu at the border of Gilbert and Mesa, are trained in the art of self-defense, kata (forms) and kobudo (weapons) but are also taught the art of life and are asked to live by dojo kun (philosophy) designed to improve oneself and self-confidence.
Some philosophy to live by -
“To win 100 victories in 100 battles is not the highest skill. To subdue an enemy without fighting is the highest skill” – Sun-Tzu
“Karate begins with courtesy and ends with courtesy” - Gichin Funakoshi
‘No matter how you excel in the art of te (karate) and in your scholastic endeavors, nothing is more important than your behavior and your humanity as observed in daily life’ - Teijunsoku. (this zen is particularly applicable considering that Seiyo Shorin-Ryu includes many scholars in a variety of sciences, engineering, etc.
In form there is emptiness; in emptiness there is form
Shoshin Nagamine (1907-1997), Grandmaster of Matsubayashi Shorin-Ryu karate wrote, "if there is no kata, there is no karate, just kicking & punching"
The purpose of Karate Lies not in defeat or victory, but in the perfection of its participants.
“Karate begins with courtesy and ends with courtesy” - Gichin Funakoshi
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| Soke Hausel demonstrates traditonal karate - Hakutsuru (white crane Shorin- Ryu |
In form there is emptiness; in emptiness there is form
Shoshin Nagamine (1907-1997), Grandmaster of Matsubayashi Shorin-Ryu karate wrote, "if there is no kata, there is no karate, just kicking & punching"
The purpose of Karate Lies not in defeat or victory, but in the perfection of its participants.
"The art of painting and the art of karate-do have the same Zen principle; in karate one does not make a fist, but becomes the fist. In painting one does not paint, but becomes the paint brush".
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While many schools in the East Valley of Phoenix claim trophies, we claim our lineage and students.
"At the Seiyo Hombu, we will teach you about life and about your path in life" - Soke Hausel
Traditional Okinawa Karate for adults in Gilbert, Mesa, Chandler & Tempe.
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VISIT OUR HOMBU IN MESA, ARIZONA
Our center is open to the public - we focus on Adults and Families. Learn the traditions of Okinawan Karate & Kobudo & how we are trying to make this world a better place, one person at a time. We introduce meditation, philosophy, Japanese and martial arts history in our karate & kobudo classes.
Our schedule is as follows:
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Check out our schedule on our website at:
Arizona Karate
You can find more information about our affiliations at
Seiyo Kai International
Juko Kai International
Other websites about us
Arizona Hombu
Arizona Karate
You can find more information about our affiliations at
Seiyo Kai International
Juko Kai International
Other websites about us
Arizona Hombu
Even though our address is 60 W. Baseline Rd, we are actually located at the NE CORNER of McDONALD just off of baseline.
We have some of the lowest rates in the East Valley.Contact Us
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