Southwest Center for the Martial Arts

Southwest Center for the Martial Arts

Philosophy

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Southwest Center for the Martial Arts is to:

Teach traditional Okinawan Shorin-Ryu Karate
Provide a clean, safe, well equipped school
Assist in the development of self discipline and confidence, physical and mental strength
Create positive attitudes, and assist in overcoming self imposed limitations inside and outside of the karate school

We accomplish this mission through progressive, systematic curriculums and training methods, which are designed to help students achieve ranking objectives and emphasize the character building aspects of karate. Essential ingredients are the participation and contributions of time, talent, and abilities of caring instructors and students. Our goal is to assist every student to achieve BLACK BELT EXCELLENCE!

We teach Okinawan Shorin-Ryu Karate, a complete martial arts system that incorporates hard, fast, straight-line punches and strikes, powerful kicks, and both hard and soft type effective defense movements. It is from Okinawan Shorin-Ryu that almost all styles of Karate have developed. Shorin-Ryu is most appropriate and effective for self-defense, sport, physical fitness, mental discipline, and self-confidence. It is ideal for both men and women because it's effectiveness is based on speed and agility, rather than physical size.

Here at the Southwest Center for Martial Arts, we create an environment with structure and discipline to train champions. We use patience, compassion and provide individual attention to help each student thrive within our programs.

Our award winning programs include:

Youth Karate and Kobudo Training
Childrens' Stranger Danger Training
Adult Karate, Jujitsu and Kobudo (Weapons)
Family Classes
Extended Day/After School Programs (including transportation)
Spring Break/Winter Break and Summer Camp
Parents' Night Out

We were recently covered in the Tribune. Click here to read the article (requires Adobe).