ABOUT OUR MARTIAL ARTS

AT KARATE GEORGE’S WE TEACH A BLEND OF MANY MARTIAL ARTS INCLUDING MODERN ARNIS, BANDO, JUDO, JUJITSU AND KENPO KARATE.
YOU WILL RECEIVE INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED RANK IN MODERN ARNIS AND KENPO KARATE.

Modern Arnis

Modern Arnis is the system of Filipino martial arts founded by the late Remy Presas as a self-defense system. Training covers empty-hand self-defense (striking, locking, throwing, etc.) as well as the trademark single and double stick techniques of the Filipino martial arts.` Modern Arnis uses techniques based on patterns and theories of movement. Students learn to use the basic fundamentals of attack and defense regardless of whether they are holding a sword, knife, stick or nothing at all. Each technique is open ended, leading into countless variations of locks, throws, disarms etc. using what is available. . In addition to its Filipino influences, elements of Judo, Shotokan Karate, and Small Circle Jujutsu appear in the system.

Kenpo Karate

Kenpo Karate is the oldest style of Kenpo being taught in the United States. It was created in 1949 by William K. S. Chow and taught by his student, Ed Parker, from 1956 to 1961; and, taught by the Tracy brothers from 1962 to the present. In early 1962 Ed Parker changed both the style he taught and renamed his new style "Chinese Kenpo".

The essentials of Kenpo training are in its techniques. Kenpo places equal emphasis on the use of hands and feet and uses similar fighting techniques to other Okinawan fighting styles. Kenpo also practices Kata or forms like other martial arts.
Kenpo self defense techniques are the backbone of the art. Basics such as punching, kicking, maneuvering are grouped into preplanned "techniques" to assist the practitioner in building a library of motion.

Bando

Bando is a multi-faceted martial art, with roots in China-Burma-India. The system was brought to America in the late 1950’s by Grandmaster Dr. Maung Gyi.

Bando is a 3 H system – hurting, healing and harmonizing.

You will be learning from the Dhot LAN (stick way).

MAHA Yoga

MAHA Yoga is based on the Bando monk system and is considered to be extremely important in maintaining one’s health and physical well being.
For us healing will have 3 meanings:
1. Maintaining health.
2. Preventing injury and sickness.
3. Restoring your self from injury and sickness.

Judo

Judo, which means "The Gentle Way", is a Japanese martial art based upon the ancient techniques of Jujutsu.

Judo is known for its spectacular throwing techniques but also includes numerous techniques for controlling an opponent while on the ground. Judo is often compared to freestyle wrestling and while the two share many techniques, Judo retains many dangerous self-defense maneuvers. A good judoka, one who practices Judo, will first use timing and leverage to bring his opponent off balance and execute a throw. Once the judoka has thrown his opponent to the ground, he will use painful hold-down techniques, chokes, strangleholds, and arm locks to control and subdue the opponent. If the opponent does not surrender, he will either have his elbow joint dislocated by means of an arm lock or will be rendered unconscious with a chokehold. A judoka first learns "ukemi", the art of falling properly to avoid injury.

The main principles of Judo are "Maximum Efficiency" and "Mutual Welfare and Benefit." The goal of maximum efficiency teaches the judoka to use the least amount of physical strength necessary to throw an opponent. This is accomplished by proper use of technique and timing.