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(A self defense systemnot a
sport)
Carolina
Isshin-Ryu Academy is sponsored by the Matthews Police
Athletic League.
Classes
are offered 2 times a week:
Classes
are on Mondays and Wednesdays:
- Youth Classes (8-15 year
olds) 6:307:30 PM.
- Adult Male Classes
6:308:00 PM.
- Adult Female Classes
6:308:00 PM.
You
are welcome to visit any of these classes. If you have any further questions please
leave a message on our voice mail (704)
846-9233
or email us at mailto:kobylanski@alltel.net.
Membership
Fees:
Adults: $50/month.
Youth: $35/month.
(8-15 years of age)
Membership
covers:
Membership with the USJA.
Membership with the AOKA.
Insurance coverage while
participating in an approved events.
You
may wear loose athletic clothing.
A karate uniform and sparring equipment is not
required for the first month, but highly encouraged.
Uniform prices range from $25-$40 depending on your
size. Sparring
equipment is required to protect yourself and your partner
during the training session.
Average cost: $60.
During
class, you will be taught the basic skills and principles
of karate. This
will include proper etiquette, basic drills, kata, use of
martial arts weapons and Japanese terminology.
More
and more adults and children are joining the martial arts
every day. They
are
discovering the benefits of
better physical fitness,
the security
of self defense and
finding it promotes a positive
attitude. At Carolina
Isshin-Ryu Academy, we believe the martial arts are all
about feeling good about yourself, developing at your own
pace in a safe, friendly environment.
You
can now join the rewarding art of Isshin-Ryu Karate and
start earning the
respect
that you deserve. You dont need to be in shape to
start, we encourage our
students
to go at their own pace and to slowly add more effort as
they improve.
The
martial arts are 90% mental and 10% physical,
once you have
developed
the inner strength and perseverance, your body will
respond in kind.
Our
highly trained staff of instructors are friendly and
professional. They are
there
to help people of all ages reach goals that they never
thought possible. Its
not
too late, experience a program that will
propel
you into a more
successful
and
rewarding future!
Chief
Instructor: Mitch Kobylanski
8th
Degree Black Belt, Isshin-Ryu Karate.
He
earned his promotion to Black Belt in 1971 and currently
serves on the Board
of
Directors for the American Okinawan Karate Association.
Awards
and Achievements include:
1973 and 1975 One of the
top fighters in New England.
1975 Massachusetts State
Fighting Grand Champion.
1995 Spirit of Isshin-Ryu
Award.
1999 Sensei of Sensei
Award.
2003 Inducted into the
Isshin-Ryu Hall of Fame.
If
you are looking for reasons to consider participating in
our Isshin-Ryu program, here are just a few:
Classes are traditional
with emphasis on respect, history and personal
improvement.
Individual instruction.
Membership into two fine
national organizations: USJA and the AOKA.
Class sizes are limited.
One free class required
before you can request to be accepted as a student.
Family discounts.
No additional fees for
belts or rank testing.
Learn at your pace.
Make
your goal to become a Black Belt!
We
have a mature group of seasoned Black Belt instructors who
strive to make your journey through the martial arts a
true learning experience that will meet and exceed your
physical and mental expectations.
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