Learn the ancient art of self-defence, and receive gifts you never realized existed.
Join us, and get the rewards you deserve.
Ottawa at (613) 733-9236
E-mail your questions to
ouellettekarate@hotmail.com
|
The Way of Karate
|
| |
| Karate-do or the Way of Karate is a modern fighting method which focuses not only on physical development but also on mental and spiritual development as well. The physical development of Karate-do can ranges from an individual's personal quest to have fun and improve their cardio-vascular efficiency, balance, stamina and coordination, to becoming a competitive fighter who truly represents the apex of physical athleticism. |
|
 |
|
The rewards of mental development include the ability to read and defuse potentially dangerous situations and instinctively react with alertness, calm, and self-confidence. Most important of all is the fact that lessons learned in Karate-do such as being motivated, having self-esteem, patience and humility always apply to daily life.
The Karate-do we teach is based on a style called Wado (way of harmony) which was created by Hironori Ohtsuka in 1934. Sensei Ohtsuka was one of the principal architects of modern Karate-do [1] and one of the two men who revolutionized karate training, by developing and institutionalizing free sparring [2].
|
|
 |
|
The aim of Karate-do is perfection of technique as well as development of a mind that is tranquil yet alive, able to react intuitively and without hesitation to any situation. Our Wado-Kai training comes by way of Sensei Masaru Shintani and Sensei Paul Leonard of the Shintani Wado-Kai Karate Federation.
[1] Patrick McCarthy, Ancient Okinawan Martial Arts: Volume 2, Tutle Publishing.
[2] International Ryukyu Karate Research Society, "KSL Q & A", Koryu Journal, 4th Quarter 1999.
|
|
 |
|
July 10 &11, 2004
"The Secrets of Karate" Seminar
with Hanshi Patrick McCarthy
Patrick McCarthy is one of the few foreigners to actually teach karate-do in Japan.
Click here for more events...
