Amarillo Martial Arts Center

Amarillo Martial Arts Center We hold separate training for youth (over age 10) and adults of all ages. There are NO CONTRACTS required to become a member and enrollment is quick and easy.

Amarillo Martial Arts is a traditional Okinawa Goju Ryu Karate dojo conducting training in small groups focused on individual growth and functional personal protection, not sport. Amarillo Martial Arts is a small no-frills dojo offering a comprehensive curriculum in authentic Okinawa Goju Ryu Karate. Instruction is offered Monday through Thursday evenings to juniors ages 10 through 14 at 6:00 pm,

and adults at 7:00 pm. Training is filled with exercises that produce health, fitness, and practical self-defense. Lee Gray, the senior instructor, has over 60 years of experience training and teaching Goju Ryu Karate. He lived for many years on the island of Okinawa (the birthplace of Karate) and is one of the first Americans to train at the Goju Ryu Shobukan Honbu with master Masanobu Shinjo. As a career United States Marine, he taught hand-to-hand and close quarters combat to Marines and after retiring taught defensive tactics for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. He is affiliated with and recognized by the Okinawa Karate-do Goju Ryu Shobukan headquarters in Okinawa City Okinawa Japan, the Okinawa Goju Ryu Goju Kai in Naha City Okinawa Japan, and the Okinawa Karate Kaikan in Naha City Okinawa Japan. Training at Amarillo Martial Arts is conducted year around and beginners are accepted at any time. Amarillo Martial Arts is located behind the instructor’s residence. To visit or schedule a free trial training session call (806) 367-9733.

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Amarillo Martial Arts training is conducted in the old method 古流武術 that emphasizes courtesy, discipline, and dedication ...
10/05/2024

Amarillo Martial Arts training is conducted in the old method 古流武術 that emphasizes courtesy, discipline, and dedication to individual development. We adhere to the principle of on ko chi shin 温故知新 (modern learning from ancient knowledge) by training in the time-honored traditions and techniques that have been passed directly from teacher to student for centuries. Our lineage connects us directly to the originators of Okinawa Karate. Our curriculum is built upon the foundation of kihon 基本 (fundamentals), kata 型 (form), and bunkai 分解 (physical application) of Goju Ryu 剛柔流 Karate as developed by Miyagi, Chojun 宮城 長順 and propagated through Shinjo, Masanobu, founder of the Goju Ryu Shobukan 剛柔流尚武館. If you are seeking authentic karate training in the Amarillo Texas (Panhandle) area, we have a limited number of spaces available. Training is conducted Monday through Thursdays, Youth (age 10 -14) 6:00 to 7:00 pm and Adults 7:00 to 8:30 pm. For availability call (806) 367-7933 or email - [email protected]

08/20/2023

“Simply knowing a kata does not make one strong. Knowing fewer kata is better: It is necessary to understand kata deeply and make them your own. In the past, there were few karate-justu experts who knew many kata. If you specialize and study a small number of kata, then you will be a serious student of karate. My senior, Miyagi Chojun [founder of Goju-Ryu] only practiced Sanchin kata for many years, and there is almost no one in Okinawa who does not know his name. If an individual studies a single kata correctly and deeply, it is more profitable than studying ten.” – Master Kenwa Mabuni.

07/22/2023

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Amarillo, TX

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Monday 6pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday 6pm - 8:30pm

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+18063679733

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