Kobukan: The Traditional Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate Dojo

Kobukan: The Traditional Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate Dojo Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate class for adults and children 5+ The Kobukan of Mount Laurel was established by Jessica Childress in October, 2012. and internationally.

Jessica has over twenty years experience training in traditional Okinawan Goju-Ryu. She received the rank of Sandan (3rd degree black belt) from a grading panel, including Morio Higaonna, while training in South Africa in 2010. Jessica has experience training and competing both in the U.S. In addition to her karate training, Jessica as a mental health professional at the Master's level. She specia

lizes in providing therapy for children with learning and behavior difficulties, such as Asperger's and ADHD. This important combination of experience and expertise has informed Jessica's teaching style and curriculum at The Kobukan. It has provided her with the ability to organize classes in such a way that all individuals can succeed and thrive in the karate dojo. Okinawan's are recognized as having longer lifespans than Americans on average. Certainly a portion of this is due to the cultural perception that health includes remaining active throughout the lifespan. Upon traveling to Okinawa, our instructors witnessed first hand senior citizens playing tennis and exercising daily in community centers. Seniors of the same age would typically be in nursing homes here in the U.S. The physical conditioning within karate practice is just one of the components to living a healthy life. Participation in this class will enable students to develop not only their body, but their mind and spirit as well. Karate is lauded for it's ability to prepare children for life, as it is highly structured and disciplined. The study of karate provides the opportunity for self discovery and the development of self discipline for both children and adults. Students will have the opportunity to participate in traditional conditioning and kata (forms), as well as learning applicable self defense techniques. Besides studying the traditional art of Goju-Ryu, individuals have the opportunity to participate in specialty seminars at The Kobukan. For example, women's self-defense are available as short courses for both current students and non-students of The Kobukan. The Kobukan provides two free Introductory classes to all new students. These introductory classes serve two purposes; the student will be able to learn at their own pace, and the instructor will evaluate learning style and whether or not karate is a good fit for the student. Instructors: Jessica Childress, sandan (3rd degree black belt)
Nelson Rodriguez, sandan (3rd degree black belt)

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Okinawa OGKK Gasshuku 2017, end of training USA photo with all of the Sensei.
07/29/2017

Okinawa OGKK Gasshuku 2017, end of training USA photo with all of the Sensei.

Congratulations to the little shisa on their promotions!
09/16/2016

Congratulations to the little shisa on their promotions!

The most important component of sustainable fitness is finding a form of exercise that you Actually Enjoy!
07/12/2016

The most important component of sustainable fitness is finding a form of exercise that you Actually Enjoy!

What's better for the average Joe and Jill: Weights, HIIT, or normal cardio? Today we find out.

I'm so happy with the Kobukan students today. They performed so well. We even had some first timers that had the courage...
06/18/2016

I'm so happy with the Kobukan students today. They performed so well. We even had some first timers that had the courage to start their competition career today. Keep up the great work!

https://youtu.be/b_y7kEmfVcY

Congratulations to the gentlemen in the adult class on their promotions! It's great to see the collective hard work and ...
05/27/2016

Congratulations to the gentlemen in the adult class on their promotions! It's great to see the collective hard work and dedication pay off.

Join us in Massachusetts this fall for a Goju ryu and Uechi ryu seminar.
05/26/2016

Join us in Massachusetts this fall for a Goju ryu and Uechi ryu seminar.

Congratulations on advancing into the adult class!
05/01/2016

Congratulations on advancing into the adult class!

Congratulations to the little shisa for their kyu grade promotions!
04/05/2016

Congratulations to the little shisa for their kyu grade promotions!

Kata is the foundation. If it's weak, everything else you build upon it is weak. http://youtu.be/5kv8HkGWo2Q
02/28/2016

Kata is the foundation. If it's weak, everything else you build upon it is weak.
http://youtu.be/5kv8HkGWo2Q

Kata (traditional forms) are just movements of the human body. They are muscle-memory building tools used to get your body coordinated and at the same time l...

A big "thank you" to the author or "When Buddhists attack" for the reminder of why things suck and how they can not suck...
02/19/2016

A big "thank you" to the author or "When Buddhists attack" for the reminder of why things suck and how they can not suck.

02/02/2016

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888 Haddon Avenue
Collingswood, NJ
08108

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Tuesday 6pm - 8pm
Thursday 6pm - 8pm
Friday 6pm - 8pm

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