other hand, reflects the original Chinese martial arts passed down from Originally the martial arts in China were referred to as "Ch'uan-fa" how to use their natural weapons to their maximum. Karate is a relativley modern martial art. Kyoshi Palmer and Sensei Ashley work with all types of children, and adults. This class incorporates technique with conditioning in order for students to progress toward their Black Belt. He along with his wife Sensei Ashleigh provide a fun and safe environment for our son to practice his discipline, and are always coming up with fun and innovative ways to keep their students moving forward with focus. "homonym": a word with the same pronunciation as another but with One cannot realize the deadliness, speed and incredible Then with With detailed training, the student learns to defend himself My kids have learned so much about confidence, self-discipline, and dedication. Kyoshi Palmer and Sensei Ashleigh have done a terrific job teaching her many different aspects of karate and physical fitness. "empty hands". All of the instructors are great with children and teach focus, respect, confidence, and discipline. not to his disadvantage that he was over 6 feet tall and weighed over 220 on combinations of five or more movements, they contemplate probable Our son has been attending class at Olathe Karate Academy for the last several years. This again their abilities, fear is banished and trouble avoided. if(MSFPhover) { MSFPnav5n=MSFPpreload("_derived/locations.htm_cmp_journal5animals110_vbtn.gif"); MSFPnav5h=MSFPpreload("_derived/locations.htm_cmp_journal5animals110_vbtn_a.gif"); } Since the beginning of time, unarmed fighting has for most In order to add more time for a fitness-oriented curriculum aimed at producing well-conditioned athletes, training katas were eliminated from the original KaJuKenBo formula. This influence, however, gave rise to the military form of hand-to-hand Unlike most systems their training goes beyond the one block, It is often when he is showing me new moves. Whether you are young or old, a family or an individual, I would recommend Olathe Karate Academy to anyone looking for a dynamic martial arts school. Practicality and usability are emphasized in the areas of striking and grappling. He is very proud and more confident than I have ever seen. Classes for All Ages and Abilities! Kyoshi Palmer and his wife, Ashleigh Palmer (Shihan 6th Degree Black Belt), are the chief instructors of all classes held at the Olathe Karate Academy. if(MSFPhover) { MSFPnav4n=MSFPpreload("_derived/shootfighting.htm_cmp_journal5animals110_vbtn.gif"); MSFPnav4h=MSFPpreload("_derived/shootfighting.htm_cmp_journal5animals110_vbtn_a.gif"); } It is a wonderful way to reduce stress. I will also say that doing regular kickboxing classes along with some healthy eating has helped me drop 15-20 lbs! // --> . Style): "Ko" (old) "Sho" (pine tree) "Ryu" (school/style). Everyone enrolled is classified as a novice regardless of previous if(MSFPhover) { MSFPnav12n=MSFPpreload("_derived/faq.htm_cmp_journal5animals110_vbtn.gif"); MSFPnav12h=MSFPpreload("_derived/faq.htm_cmp_journal5animals110_vbtn_a.gif"); } All rights reserved. characters "Kenpo" - or "Kempo". "Kung-fu" (or "Gung-fu") means disciplined technique, skill, time (Kenpo Jiu Jitsu). We encourage two to three classes a week for maximum results from our program. shu" (fist art). Within just a few weeks, we saw marked improvement in his flexibility and he remains injury free to this day. // -->, , 700 year-old Samurai Code of Tuition is paid on a month-to-month basis or significant discounts are available for pre-paid tuition. We'd love to hear from you! Adams, Levar / Nidan Kenpotaijeetsu. restraint. ((navigator.appName == "Microsoft Internet Explorer") && there was no Karate in Japan until 1923, so by any standards Japan's In time, ones performance and ability will correspond to one of Starting Jan 2020. if(MSFPhover) { MSFPnav19n=MSFPpreload("_derived/next_cmp_journal5animals110_next.gif"); MSFPnav19h=MSFPpreload("_derived/next_cmp_journal5animals110_next_a.gif"); } It is not simply a plaything like One you can be proud of. that require greater balance and agility. After Enjoy. with whip-like speed. Hawaiian Kempo(a.k.a. "Kenpo" was passed down through the Mitose family, who studied the Bag training is emphasized both standing and on the ground. and specifically Kenpo exist today. Again It is the preservation Thus Ju-jitsu had developed as a Japanese combat martial art beginners), brown (more advanced) and black (highly skilled). were superb forms of self-defense in Japan. It was this type of diversification which led to the development of so I have done better in school as I have learned how to focus and follow directions better since joining Olathe Karate Academy. the original "Okinawa Te", or "Bushi No Te" ("Warrior's hand(s)") to styles of "Kung-fu" taught in China today. Copyright 2015DiPal Enterprises Incorporated d/b/a Olathe Karate Academy, All Rights Reserved. gloves, but also a heavy Judo Gi. OKA offers classes 6 days a week for all ages and abilities. western world fought. Olathe Karate Academy is awesome! Welcome to World Family IKJO. They learn practical We provide seminar, private and group instruction. Being a teenager I know that I will feel safe using the techniques I have learned at OKA. As an adult, I felt that I was too old to attend. Kenpo is a mixture of five cultures: First and most important, Kenpo // -->