COVID-19 Update
Until further notice, classes are temporarily cancelled in light of recent pandemic events. Check our Facebook page for updates.
ABQ Okinawan Karate 沖縄空手
Available for anyone age 7+. Build confidence, self-respect, and respect for others – and get physically fit while doing so! We will learn & practice traditional Okinawan karate here in ABQ on a weekly basis.
RSVP on our Facebook events page, that lists the classes for the next few months – https://www.facebook.com/events/2938212599557451/.
Also, be sure to follow the main Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/AbqOkinawanKarate/ for current announcements, class times, & general info.
About AOK
We teach aspects of Okinawan martial arts to strengthen the body and mind, based on the TOKAR system.
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Kobudō
ABQ Okinawan Karate utilizes several weapons traditional to Okinawan karate in our katas.
Self Defense
The need to apply self defense techniques can occur when you least expect it.
Katas
Kata is a systematically organized series of defensive and offensive techniques performed in a sequence against one or more imaginary opponents.
Instructor
Sensei Michael Sheyahshe achieved the rank of Shodan (1st degree/dan black belt) 2011 & was awarded the rank of Nidan (2nd degree/dan black belt) in 2013.
Lineage
Our lineage extends from Chinese and Okinawan Masters. ABQ Okinawan Karate teaches TOKAR, which takes its katas from Naha-Te, one of the original styles of karate.
