Wado-Ryu Karate
Overview:
Karate can also be described as a martial art, or fighting method, involving a variety of techniques, including blocks, strikes, evasions, throws, and joint manipulations. Karate practice is divided into three aspects: kihon (basics), kata (forms), and kumite (sparring).
The word karate is a combination of two Japanese characters: kara, meaning empty, and te, meaning hand; thus, karate means "empty hand." Adding the suffix "-do" (pronounced "doe"), meaning "way," i.e., karate-do, implies karate as a total way of life that goes well beyond the self-defense applications. In traditional karate-do, practicioners always keep in mind that the true opponent is oneself.
Practitioners strive to make their physical techniques pure expressions of our mind's intention, and to improve their mind's focus by understanding the essence of the physical techniques. Through karate practice students polish their own spirit or our own mentality. For example, eliminating weak and indecisive movements in karate helps the practicioner to eliminate weakness and indecision in his/her mind--and vice versa.
Meeting times / locations:
Wado-Ryu Karate meets from 6:30-8:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Studio 10 of the T-Recs Facility. The class is run by Dr. Donald J. Tyrell and Rachel Johnson.
Fees:
The instructors are not paid for their time, however, club dues are collected to provide for such items as mat covers and travel expenses. Dues are $45 per semester (Fall, Spring, and Summer) and are due at the beginning of each semester. The instructors are not paid for their time, however, club dues are collected to provide for such items as mats and travel expenses. Dues are $45 per semester (Fall, Spring, and Summer) and are due at the beginning of each semester. Payment of dues entitles you to participate in all other classes at no additional charge.
Guests are welcome to attend a few classes before paying dues.