DON RODRIGUES KARATE ACADEMY

 
Home
Daily Hours
Pro Shop
Instructors
Directions
Class Schedule
BB Family Tree
Contact Us
Our Style
How to Join
Karate Birthday
Links
About our Classes
Event Calendar
Finding the Funds
 

 

 

Oki-Ryu means "open system" and Kenpo means "way of the fist". Oki-Ryu Kenpo was created by Shihan Don Rodrigues in 1982, with the assistance and certification of Grandmaster Nick Cerio. Unlike many systems that emphasize one particular style (kicking, throwing, wrist locks, etc.), Shihan developed this system to embody 50% upper body and 50% lower body, self defense of Kenpo, throwing from Judo, wrist and joint locks from Ju-Jitsu and the fluidity of Kung Fu. In our system, we teach the style to fit the student. A 50 year old student may not be able to do what a 6 year old student can do; however, he or she can and will still learn and reach the level of Black Belt. Also, we work with many students with physical limitations; therefore, the style is modified so that the student can still reach their goal of Black Belt.

 

Student Creed

1. I will develop myself in a positive manner and avoid anything that would reduce my mental growth or my physical health.

2. I will develop self - discipline in order to bring out the best in myself and others.

3. I will use what I learn in class constructively and defensively: to help myself and my fellow man and never to be abusive or offensive.

4. We are a Black Belt School; we are Dedicated, we are Motivated, we are on a Quest to be our Best.

ASAAHH!! (kiai)

 

 

Karate Kid Creed

1. KARATE is only used to protect myself and my family.

2. KARATE KIDS always respect their parents and their teachers.

3. We are a Black Belt School; we are Dedicated, we are Motivated, we are on a Quest to be our Best.

 

 

Master Parkers Creed

"I come to you with only Karate, empty hands, I have no weapons, but should I be forced to defend myself, my principles or my honor, should it be a matter of life or death, of right or wrong, then here are my weapons, Karate, my empty hands."     

 

 

The Ultimate Aim Of Karate

The ultimate aim of Karate lies not in victory or defeat, but in the development of character. Because a winner does not remain a winner forever, nor a loser remain a loser forever.

 

 

The Five Principles of Conduct

Effort

Etiquette

Sincerity

Character

Self Control