Shorin-Ryu Karate U.S.A.

Under the Direction of Grand Master Ansei Ueshiro

"When the Student is Ready, The Teacher will appear."

      Since 1962

To the Merritt Island Okinawan Karate Dojo..!

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Who Are We?
 

    The Okinawa Karate Dojo of Merritt Island, Florida is a Shorin-Ryu Karate school serving all of Central Brevard County, including Merritt Island, Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral, Cocoa, Rockledge, Indiatlantic, Sharpes, Port St. John, and Titusville. THe Dojo features...

    1.)  A Padded Indoor Training Deck.

    2.)  A screened in Outdoor Training Deck (Lighted and Equiped with Cieling Fans) A Heavy Bag, Makiwara, Nai-Hachi Wooden Deck, Outdoor Fountain and More...

                                                                                         3.)  A One of a Kind Museum Featuring Items from Okinawa and the Past on Site!

What is Shorin-Ryu Karate USA?
 

    This traditional style was founded by Ansei Ueshiro, the Okinawan famous for bringing Shorin-Ryu Karate to the USA in 1962, hence the title "Shorin-Ryu Karate USA, Under the Direction of Grand Master Ansei Ueshiro." Karate, meaning "empty hand," originated in Okinawa, a chain of islands between Japan and China, several hundred years ago. "Do" means "the way of." In Karate-Do, a student can train his whole life.

What is the mission of the Okiawan Karate Dojo?

    To Preserve, Keep the art alive, and to expose the art to as many people as possible so that they may experience the life changing transformation.

What Exactly is this life changing transformation?

    Well, as Grand Master Ueshiro used to say "If you are not on the path then I have nothing to say to you..!" All we can guarantee is that stamina, balance and harmony will be achieved through the studying of Kata (Basic Movements), The History of Karate, and the Effects of the "Dojo."

Who Can Take Karate?

    A direct Quote from our Grand Master, "Anyone can learn Karate."
 

How Old Must One Be to Take Karate?

    This is a picture of our Grand Master, Karate was passed down from father to son just like many American traditions are passed down among the generations. (We appreciate Age 7 and above.)

What do We Offer?

    1.) Traditional Okinawan Karate

    2.) Yoga

    3.) Meditation Training

    4.) Anatomy Traninig and How the Human Body Works

    5.) Strength Training

    6.) Family Discounts

    7.) Any Ages, 7 Days a Week and NO CONTRACTS!

                                                                            8.) Private Lessons Availiable..!

Okinawan Karate Dojo
1755 S. Tropical Trail
Merritt Island, FL 32952
Or contact Sensei Judy by phone: (321) 459-3000