Cascade Village Karate

Cascade Village Karate Learn traditional Okinawan karate. Natural movements are developed into confidence building self defensive techniques. Check it out, make new friends.

As an instructor of Matsumura Seito Shorin Ryu Karate, my philosophy tends to be what we consider classical in the sense that it must work as a method of self-defense for the individual. We all have strengths and weaknesses. As we age our physical abilities diminish. At any age, injuries occur and other forms of disabilities challenge us to compensate and adapt. Although I am teaching the standard

s of Matsumura Seito Shorin Ryu, in the end it must have a practical benefit to the individual in the way of self-defense and health. As our body learns a new activity such as karate, movements tend to feel awkward and clumsy. Development of proper technique occurs at the individual's pace. New students will be taught and challenged to develop classical Okinawan karate technique. If after attempts to learn classical movements a personal limitation is discovered, we will find a way to work around it. Even though beginners are learning new movements, Matsumura Seito Shorin Ryu teaches natural body mechanics to apply all of its techniques. Point tournament sparring is not something I'm interested in teaching. Although some good things can be learned this type of sparring, I have seen more bad habits than good. Besides it's not how the tempo of a real fight would be. All students will learn traditional Okinawan katas. Katas are a set of movements arranged in a specific sequence to teach a karate application and how to move in combat. The development of a kata begins with the mental process of memorizing the movements. Eventually with enough repetition and instruction muscle memory takes over and the body knows the movements. Once the body works all of the movements of a kata, the kata begins to teach the individual. Progressing to this point of kata development is the hope I have for my students. Kids classes: Monday 7:00-8:00 PM
Thursday 4:30-5:30 PM

Adult Classes: Monday 5:30-6:30 PM
Tuesday 5:30-6:30 PM
Thursday 11:30 PM -12:30 PM

01/22/2026

I’m canceling class for tonight 1/22for the weather. Next Thursday 1/29 will be no class as well. I’ll be in Vietnam for three weeks, so 2/23 Monday will be the first full week of classes available.

12/29/2025

No class today

09/04/2025

No class today or the next two Thursday’s (9/04 9/11 9/18).

06/30/2025

No class 7/3/2025. Have a fun safe weekend.

04/01/2025

Spring Break Schedule.

The dojo will be closed the week of April 7-11.

02/18/2025
Rest In Peace, Major Perry Sensei, He was a gifted leader and dedicated karate mentor who practiced karate as a life pro...
02/17/2025

Rest In Peace, Major Perry Sensei, He was a gifted leader and dedicated karate mentor who practiced karate as a life protection art. He was truly a treasure and an inspiring person to be near.

02/13/2025

I’m canceling class for today. Stay home and safe.

01/21/2025

No classes today as well

01/20/2025

No classes today 1/20/25. Stay home and warm.

12/23/2024

It looks like bad driving conditions again today so I’m canceling classes. Next class will be Monday 12/30 for kids and adults.

12/12/2024

No class today 12/12/2024. Have a safe evening.

Address

6747 Old 28th Street SE
Grand Rapids, MI
49546

Opening Hours

Monday 4:30pm - 8pm
Tuesday 5:30pm - 8pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 12:30pm
Thursday 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Saturday 9am - 10:30am

Telephone

+16166766064

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