Rising Sun Karate Club

Rising Sun Karate Club classes are based on Wado Ryu Karate, a traditional Japanese martial art which focuses on character development in addition to self defense skills. The class structure is activity and fun based, using martial arts as a vehicle to teach discipline, respect, memory skills, listening skills, focus and self-control as well as self-defense, life skills and safety skills.

Learning these skills results in improved physical fitness, balance and coordination, all of which help improve self-confidence. Students are shown positive examples receive encouragement and taught goal setting skills. This leads to the development of an indomitable spirit and a “can do” attitude.

The name Wado means “the way of peace and harmony,” and it is in this spirit that Karate Kubs classes are taught. Students learn to respect the art of karate and that it is only to be used for self-defense. Students learn it is never ok to use it on friends, siblings or parents. Students are taught “stranger danger” skills such what to do if lost in a shopping center, if approached by a stranger and the definition of a stranger.

The following is the Rising Sun Karate Club Creed. The children will learn this creed and recite it during each class to remind themselves each day what they learn and the values taught.

Rising Sun Karate Club Creed

I promise to always do my best and to be nice to others.

 I promise never to use karate on my family, friends or teachers and to use what I learn only in self defense.

 I promise to brush my teeth and to take care of myself every day.

I promise to eat healthy, live healthy and be healthy each day.