"Karate is like boiling water. If you do not heat it constantly, it will cool."
Gichin Funakoshi
| Programs Lil' Dragons Ages 3-6 Our Lil' Dragon's program will teach your 3-6 year old child the skills that will help them build: |
Schedule Monday 6:15 PM to 7:00 PM Beginner's Karate 7:00 PM to 7:45 PM Advanced Karate 7:45 PM to 9:00 PM Aikido |
| Junior Karate Ages 7-10 Jr. Karate class will teach the 7 to 10 year old student skills which Reinforce the skills that he/she has learned as a Lil' Dragon. This prepares the student for the regular karate class. |
Tuesday 6:15 PM to 7:00 PM Beginner's Karate |
| Beginner's and Advanced Karate Ages 10 and up Beginner's class starts with the basics of Shotokan. We teach the students the values and principles of Martial Arts and as they grow in the discipline, they gain self control and endurance. At Guerrero's Shotokan Karate the student has the satisfaction of setting goals and seeing those goals become reality. They earn their belts for each of the ranks, which is what makes our school a school of Tradition and Values. |
Wednesday 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM Lil' Dragons 6:30 PM to 7:15 PM Okinawan Weapons 7:15 PM to 8:00 PM Advanced Karate |
The Kata, or "Form" is the traditional ritual sequence of movements against attackers. Each of the 26 katas in Shotokan contain a variety of karate movements, and are an opportunity to learn and practice beginner through advanced Karate techniques. As you progress, you will learn to integrate correct Breathing, Timing, Focus, and Intensity, and you will improve techniques. The student will also be able to learn to interpret, and to understand every kata according to their rank. |
Thursday 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM Junior Karate 6:45 PM to 7:30 PM Kata All Ranks 7:45 PM to 9:00 PM Aikido |
| Okinawan Weapons It is commonly believed that Okinawan farming and fishing tools evolved into weapons when restrictions on the peasants resulted in their inability to carry arms. The assumption is, in order to defend themselves , they used the tools at hand and consequently developed fighting skills around their traditional tools. The weapons used in our school are: Bo: The Bo is a six foot staff Sai: The Sai is a truncheon-like weapon with wings that come off opposite sides at the handle and point down its length. The two wings are used for trapping other weapons. Tonfa: This weapon was used for grinding grain. Kama: The Kama can be used to trap other weapons as well as for cutting and punching. Nunchaku: There is much controversy over the origins of this weapon. The theories range from a threshing flail used to husk soy beans to a component of a horse’s bit. |
Friday Private Classes *Private Classes by Appointment Only* |
| Aikido Aikido is considered a Grappling Martial Art with a focus on wrist, elbow and shoulder joint locks. Aikido also utilizes the joint locks to facilitate Judo type throws. This system is very well designed to fit any person and we highly recommend this training for Women. Aikido allows a small person to subdue a much larger person. As a self defense program, Aikido is excellent. Combining Aikido with Shotokan Karate, gives the student many options for Self Defense. *Students under 16 years of age must have special permission to take Aikido. |
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| Self Defense for Women: By special arrangement |
Guerrero's Shotokan Karate
1710 West Main Street
Blue Springs, Missouri 64015
Located inside the Brick Church, entrance on the Southside.
Call 816-224-4447.
