The Program

The Japanese Karate-Do teaches and practices the art of Traditional Shotokan Karate and focuses on self-achievement and discipline through physical and mental improvements. The invaluable skills learned and the training methods used provide a healthy outlet for releasing tension. Studies have shown that karate training actually decreases aggressiveness while increasing focus and building a more positive self-concept. Children in this program also become more disciplines in other areas of their lives, such as at school and at home.Similarly, adults can experience these benefits at home and at work. Students feel better about themselves and have a more positive attitude toward life. The training is both physically and mentally challenging, emphasizing focus and concentration, strength and endurance, flexibility, coordination and speed, and control and timing of breathe and body. All of the classes provide ahealthy and exciting way to stay physically and mentally fit.

Philosophy and Tradition

Karate is more than an art of self-defense. The philosophy of the Japanese Karate-Do dojo reflects a commitment to a continual striving toward selfimprovement. This philosophy is best summarized in its code of ethics, of Dojo Kun.

• Seek perfection of character• Be faithful and sincere• Endeavor (persevere)• Respect others

Additional Programs

• Spring and summer training camps• Special seminars, clinics and tournaments• Special programs for kids/teens• Family events

Dojo Location

We are located in the Enyart Square just south of Fields Ertel Road at 11910 Montgomery Road.

Visit our website at www.japanesekaratedo.comfor additional information on directions and map.

Membership

• Call us for membership information.• Schedule for Introductory Classes.

JAPANESE KARATE-DOMID-AMERICA WTKO11910 MONTGOMERY ROAD

CINCINNATI, OHIO 45249

Established 1996www.japanesekaratedo.comemail@japanesekaratedo.co

(513) 697-8988

(513) 697-8988Check out the dojo website in the Children section

www.japanesekaratedo.com

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Chief Instructor

Sonny Kim is a sixth degree (dan) black belt and the Chief instructor at the Japanese Karate-do dojo. He is also a WTKO (World Traditional Karate Organization)International Instructor and Examiner for the Mid-America WTKO Region. He studied several styles of martial arts, before taking up the style of Shotokan Karate-do in 1977. Sensei’s Kim training philosophy focuses on a continuous emphasis on basic techniques, regardless of age or experience level. Students are encouraged more to enhance their fundamental knowledge and concentrate less on training for competition. He believes that only through the mastery of these essential basic can students fully develop themselves.

Sensei Kim has been a Police Officer for the City ofCincinnati since 1986.

Japanese Karate-Do

Japanese Karate-do, Traditional Shotokan Karate Association was established in 1996. We are a dojo dedicated to the study of Traditional Shotokan Karate. We welcome people who wish to learn Karate from beginners to those who wish to improve and develop their current skills to a much higher level. Our club has a friendly and family atmosphere. Everyone supports each other and new students are always made to feel welcome.

Sensei Kim at the TSKA Championships in 2008

Karate for Adults

You will find that the adult classes at the Japanese Karate-Do help each student meet their individual goals by faithfully teaching the basics of Shotokan Karate in an organized, systematic and balanced method. This allows our adults to build camaraderie and confidence in supportive atmosphere.The classes are designed to give you a good physicalworkout, while at the same time stimulate your mental and emotional awareness and focus. You will learn to focus your energy on what’s important and develop good breathing habits which will help you cope with situations in your day-to-day life, whether you’re caught in a traffic jam, at the store, at work or at home.

Karate for Children/Teens

Training in Shotokan Karate can build self-confidence and create a positive and challenging experience. The opportunities for self-development through Karate training are significant, but the benefits of involving your child in a Karate program are far greater. Traditional Karate training provides children with the strength to say “NO” to disruptive peer pressure, and to replace the negative with the positive.

A Safe Approach to Karate Training

The Japanese Karate-do, Traditional Shotokan Karate Association method trains each student using a systematic approach toward his or her development in Shotokan Karate. Our training combines the mental and physical discipline necessary to improve one’s flexibility, strength, speed and mental sharpness.

Introductory Class

All new students without any prior training must at-tend a scheduled introductory class. This class requires the brand new student to learn the three K’s of Karate. Kihon, Kata, and Kumite.

Kihon or basic techniques are taught to the new student, which consist of blocks, punches, kicks, and stances.

Kata or form is a set combination of moves done ina particular pattern against multiple imaginaryopponents.

Kumite or sparring consists of sanbon kumite or basic three-step sparring to apply the basic technique (Ki-hon) that he or she has learned so far.

The introductory class is also taught correct attitude and etiquette involved with training in the art of Karate-do. It is specifically designed to prepare new students for training in the regular group class.

“One of the most striking features of Karate is that it may be engaged in by anyone, young or old, strong or weak, male or female.”.

International Affiliation

The World Traditional Karate Organizationwww.wtko.org

The children’s class at Japanese Karate-Do