We hold classes in Shorin-Ryu Shidokan karate and Aikido with our associated school, Kokikai Aikido of Bucks County
We hold classes in Shorin-Ryu Shidokan karate and Aikido with our associated school, Kokikai Aikido of Bucks County
We study the Shorinryu Shidokan style from Okinawa (birthplace of karate) including practical self-defense applications. Our evening classes are adult-oriented, allowing for more relaxed individualized training. We provide the intensity level each student desires, without pressuring anyone past their comfort zone.
We study Kokikai Aikido with real-life self-defense applications. In Aikido, we neutralize opponents by unbalancing them and redirecting their bodies.
For example, you might struggle to topple a heavy box. But when tipped on a pointy corner, it's easy to spin or knock over. The same with human opponents.
Karate and aikido are complementary. There is no additional cost for studying a second art and no contracts.
We also train in kobudo (traditional weapons): Sai, nunchaku, kama, bo, jo, eku (oar), tonfa, bokken/katana (sword)
We opened our karate classes on Feb 1, 2021, though our Aikido dojo has been around for over two decades (https://larrys18940.wixsite.com/kokikai-aikido-bucks). Our students range from teens through seniors training in a relaxed environment that caters to individual needs. Some students focus on intense workouts, while others focus more on self-defense, kata, or self-improvement. All paths lead to a common goal of controlling yourself, your environment, and those around you in positive and highly effective ways. We're excited to train and grow with new students of all ages and experience levels. Reach out to chat, observe, or participate in a class.
Our head karate instructor, Jeff Marcus, received his first black belt in the 1980's in Shorinryu Shorinkan (Kobayashi) and also holds black belts in Shorinryu Shidokan (Kobayashi), Matsubayashi-Ryu, Shotokan, and Kokikai Aikido. He also spent multiple years each training in Issin-Ryu karate, jujitsu, kung fu, tai chi, tae kwon do, and krav maga. The wide variety of styles is due to a combination of living in various geographies plus a deep desire to study the comparative differences among the arts.
We are a Shorinryu Beikoku Shidokan Karatedo dojo. Jeff's direct instructor is Paul Snader-Sensei (9th dan) in Fairlawn, NJ. We train inside the large well-equipped space built by our friends at Generations TKD. After they leave for their well-earned rest, we turn the lights back on and convert the space into Karate and Aikido dojos.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
Saturday
$85 per month total allows training in karate plus aikido, if both are desired. The first week is free, and we do not require long-term contracts. So try us out!
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