Zanshin Kenjutsu Kenpo Karate of Hudson

About Zanshin Kenjutsu Kenpo Karate of Hudson

Kenpo is a style of self-defense that emphasizes strikes, joint locks, kicks, and throws. Karate was developed in Okinawa and is a system of unarmed combat that includes blocking, striking and kicking techniques. Shotokan Karate is a style that blends the traditional forms and techniques of Okinawan karate with the rapid linear movements of the Chinese martial arts. San Soo Kung Fu is a Chinese martial art based on hard and soft techniques. The hard techniques rely on physical strength and power to defeat the opponent. The soft techniques rely on the ability to redirect the opponent’s energy. The martial art system of Zanshin Kenjutsu Kenpo Karate combines the traditional and modern disciplines of Kenpo, Kenjutsu, Shotokan, and San Soo Kung Fu Karate. The term Zanshin refers to a state of spirit, mental alertness and physical readiness to meet an attack, to be constantly aware of one’s surroundings and opponents. Kenjutsu is the method or technique of the sword, a tradition that originated with the samurai class of feudal Japan. Kenpo is a style of self-defense that dates back to 520 AD and emphasizes strikes, joint locks, kicks, and throws. Karate, which originated in Okinawa, is a system of unarmed combat that includes blocking, striking and kicking techniques. Shotokan Karate is a style that blends the traditional forms and techniques of Okinawan Karate with the rapid linear movements of the Chinese martial arts. San Soo Kung Fu is a Chinese martial art based on hard and soft techniques. Hard techniques rely on physical strength and power to defeat the opponent, while soft techniques rely on the ability to redirect the opponent’s energy. With these diverse martial arts combined together, Zanshin Kenjutsu Kenpo Karate is a formidable system of self-defense.

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Tiger Tykes

A Pre-karate program for children ages 4-6 years of age. This program is designed to be an age appropriate introduction to a classroom situation. One lesson per week will be offered. The curriculum repeats and rotates. The familiarity which comes from repetition helps build self-confidence in an environment where they can enjoy their introduction to Martial Arts.

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Children & Teens

Karate is often recommended as a way to help children and teens achieve greater social, physical, mental and emotional growth. As karate skills develop, a Child's self-confidence, agility, grace and attention span will be greatly increased. A positive self image will develop through karate's physical and mental training. The achievement of a Karate belt color provides a short-term goal structure that teaches children to be success oriented, some may advance quickly but at our school all children are successful. As children become teens the school provides a positive alternative to the sometimes undesirable peer pressures place on our youth.

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Martial Arts for Adults

Both men and women are finding the Martial Arts to be the key to personal security. Skills and knowledge developed at our school will give people the capability to stand up to any situation. The flexibility and exercise combined with the kicking and punching of karate workouts provide a total body tone-up and weight control program that is far more interesting than most exercise programs that bore... and fail. These workouts also provide an excellent release from stress and frustrations that build up in all of us. The ability to defend oneself and one’s family, knowing that you are not vulnerable, is a tremendous feeling and an asset to any person.

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