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                         Traditional Shito-Ryu Karate-do.

NEWS AND EVENTS

New Classes: M-F 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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Small classes for individulized attention.

At Ichibankarate, we strive to keep the class sizes small, especially for the younger students. It is important to us that each student be able to get individualized attention so they may reach their maximum potential. To see our class schedule, click here.
 
We also have a very limited number of slots available for after school karate, which includes pick up from school and homework supervision.  If you are interested, please call us at 703.444.2121 or email afterschool@ichibankarate.com 

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

September 2010:
  • Sept 7: After School Karate Begins
  • Sept 11: 09:30 AM Competition Meeting for Parents and Students interested in the upcoming competition season. We will review our competition programs and answer questions related to competition at Ichibankarate. 
  • Sept 11: 12:30 - 2:00 PM Shodan Ho testing 
  • Sept 16: Kyu Testing 
  • Sept 25: Competition Seminar, Raleigh, NC. hosted by Triangle's Best Karate.
     
    October 2010:
  • Oct 2: In-house practice tournament, Ichibankarate Dojo
  • Oct 3: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Ichibankarate Family Potluck
  • Oct 16: Battle of Shuri Castle Tournament, Boo Williams Sportsplex, Hampton, VA
  • Oct 30: Black Belt Seminar
     
    November 2010:
  • Nov 6: Black Belt Seminar
  • Nov 13: Black Belt Seminar
     
    December 2010:
  • Dec 4: Black Belt Test
  • Many thanks to "New Nest - Same Tree" for our interior refinement.  Please visit their website here!

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    What We Teach

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    In its broad sense, Budo means "martial way". At Ichibankarate, we strive to teach our students all aspects of one type of Budo, karate-do, or "Empty Hand Way". This includes not only the more commonly recognized techniques of blocks, punches and kicks, but also falling, tumbling, and jumping. Central to all the techniques is Self Defense. We also teach releases from grabs, breaking techniques and pressure points. Our system teaches all students, no matter their age or skill level, to be able to defend themselves.
     
    The "do" or "way" part of karate-do also plays a critical role in all aspects of our teaching.  The "do" refers to the character building features of the Martial Arts: self confidence, empathy, commitment and humility. We seek to inspire every student to learn and grow in their own way so they may reach their maximum potential in mind, body and spirit.

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    In addition to weapons training, Ichibankarate also custom builds Eku. We will soon be offering on-line ordering to anyone interested in purchasing a custom-made eku.  We make all our eku to competition specifications.  If you are interested in ordering one, please email
     
    sales@ichibankarate.com.

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    Ichibankarate is a member of the Traditional Karate-Do Federation International.  To visit the Saito-ha Shito-Ryu web site please click on the icon to the left.

    Copyright © 2010 ICHIBANKARATE INC.