Who Are We?
The Okinawan 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 an indoor dojo, and outdoor training deck, and a Karate Museum on the premises.

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.

Aside from keeping the art alive, what is the mission of the Okiawan Karate Dojo?
Aside from keeping the art of Shorin-Ryu Karate alive, the mission of the Okinawan Karate Dojo is to expose as many people as possible to the art that literally transforms lives. Sensei Judy and her husband, Sensei Barnhart, make an outstanding team. They have been married since 1998, and have learned to work as a powerfully effective unit, with each bringing their own brand of instruction. They both agree that, "Once you get the basics, the rest is simple: Breathe in strength and energy, breathe out tiredness and weakness and the key is repetition with focus on detail."

We are committed to: Teaching the history and traditions of Shorin-Ryu style karate, Studying and practicing Kata (basic movements), and Achieving balance, stamina, and physical strength.

We offer:

• Classic Traditional Karate
  
• Yoga
  
• Adult and Children's Classes
  
• Ages 7 to 107
  
• No Contracts
  
• Open 7 Days
  
• New Classes Always Starting
  
• Family Discounts
  
• Private Lessons Available

You are invited to visit the Okinawan Karate Dojo of Merritt Island, Florida.

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