ABC is directly affiliated with JKA Los Angeles and JKA Souhombu dojo Tokyo, Japan. At ABC we endeavor to uphold the same high level of JKA Karate. Oss! Means, Push! Karate training is a chance to push yourself.
Karate at ABC
Instructor
DJ Sensei was a daily student at JKA Souhombu for over three and a half years. Training will the entire teaching staff and was a regular student of Izumiya Seizo and Naka Tetsuya. DJ obtained in 2015 and has continued to train with Naka sensei, and other JKA instructors in the U.S and Japan. ABC follows the direct Karate guidance of Harada Yoshi Sensei and JKA Los Angeles group.
ABC Karate
A Way of Balance: Shin/Sprit, GI/Mind, Tai/Body. Each member must push to improve your Sprit, Mind, and Body. We train Kata, Kihon, and Kumite to provide a balanced understanding of basic Karate. JKA is “Educational Karate” where students are expected to continue to grow Spiritually, Mentally, and Physically.
Forging a Karate Mind: JKA is Budo Karate, not sport Karate. Although there are JKA tournaments, developing the whole person through hard training is the goal of traditional Karate.
Bushido: The Way of the Samurai
- Although we are far away from feudal Japan, the Way of the Samurai are the roots of modern Japanese Budo. The below seven principles are still guidelines we should use.
Karate Dojo Kun
ABC Affiliation
JKA Los Angeles: JKA of Los Angeles | Martial Art School | Whittier (jka-los.com)
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A Way of Balance
Shin/Spirit, GI/Mind, Tai/Body. Each member must push to improve their Spirit, Mind, and Body. We train Kata, Kihon, and Kumite to provide a balanced understanding of basic Karate. JKA is “Educational Karate” where students are expected to continue to grow Spiritually, Mentally, and Physically.
Forging a Karate Mind
JKA is Budo Karate, not sport Karate. Although there are JKA tournaments, developing the whole person through hard training is the goal of traditional Karate.
Bushido
- The Way of the Samurai Although we are far away from feudal Japan, the Way of the Samurai are the roots of modern Japanese Budo. The below seven principles are still guidelines we should use:
- Rectitude (義 gi)**: To be honest and fair.
- Courage (勇 yū)**: To have bravery in the face of adversity.
- Benevolence (仁 jin)**: To show compassion for others.
- Respect (礼 rei)**: To show respect for others.
- Honesty (誠 makoto)**: To be sincere in one's actions.
- Honour (名誉 meiyo)**: To have a sense of dignity and pride.
- Loyalty (忠義 chūgi)**: To be loyal to oneself and others.
