Okinawan Karate Club

The Okinawan Karate Club

Established 1978

The OKC is one of the oldest and most well-established schools in the Stoughton, Canton, Sharon MA area.	New News - Events and Classes
Having been founded in 1978, we continue to serve our students and community by offering the best in martial arts training for children and adults. Our school features a large safety matted training floor as well as men and woman's changing rooms, rest rooms, and warm up area. Our spacious waiting room features a closed circuit TV monitor so parents and guests can observe live classes direct from our dojo floor. ( See photos by this link) Click Here For Photos	Get Map and Directions
	The traditional style of Okinawan Uechi / Shohei ryu karate and self-defense are taught by highly qualified Okinawan-certified instructors. Separate classes are held for adults and children. Our students start as young as 4 1/2 years of age in the Tiny Tot Preschool class and progress on to our children's programs during normal transition.

Our Objectives The goals of the OKC are to establish a well-rounded and well-balanced karate program that will help our students appreciate and understand the importance of good health through exercise. All programs focus on the development of a student's self-esteem, confidence, and martial arts/self-defense skills. DEVELOPMENT OF PHYSICAL SKILLS Improve Coordination, Balance and Reflexes Increase Flexibility, Stamina and Strength Increase Total Fitness Learn Self Defense Skills Learn a Martial Art System PSYCHOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT Develop an understanding and respect for physical activity Learn about tradition and history of martial arts Improve Concentration Increase Attention Span Self Confidence Self Respect & Self Worth Learn Self Discipline VALUES OF THE SELF Learn Courtesy Develop Respect for self and others Practice Honesty and Integrity Learn Goal Setting and Perseverance Understand the importance of Becoming a Leader
Why Study Karate? "There is no first attack in Karate."
This phrase embodies the essential spirit of Okinawan karate. Although karate is a martial art, it must be a defensive art from beginning to end. The focus of our program is not kicking and punching, as much as it is the development of a student's character.
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45C Tosca Drive, Stoughton, MA - telephone: 781-341-1382 - email: stodojo@aol.com