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"Family Friendly, Okinawan Excellence"

Isshinryu is an Okinawan Karate system with an emphasis on the simple and effective techniques for self-defense. 

 

Dragon Mountain Martial Arts classes focus on the following:

  • Respect and courtesy
  • Focus and awareness
  • Self-Defense

 

 

Instructor: Mary Kostka, Sandan 
(3rd degree Black Belt in Isshinryu Karate)

 

Come join us for authentic Okinawan Karate Training.  If you are looking for self-confidence, discipline, or just a good workout this class will meet your needs. All classes are held at the ‘OHANA Therapy and Activity Center.

 


Mission:

 

The mission of Dragon Mountain Martial Arts is to provide excellent Isshinryu karate instruction with the ability to address various learning styles and ability levels.  We strive to have students who develop a high level of respect for themselves, others, their family, their dojo, Okinawan culture and Tatsuo Shimabuku (founder of Isshinryu).  Our students are a strong community of karateka who are supportive of one another. 

 



"Karate should be used to lift a person up, not put them down."  


-Jesse Gallegos, Mary's first Sensei from the age of fourteen


Class Schedule:

 

Tuesdays 5:30-6:00 | Itty Bitty Karate 3-5 yr olds
Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00-6:45 | Beginner Family Class ages 6- Adult
Tuesdays  6:45 - 7:45| Advanced Class
Thursdays  6:45 - 7:45 | Advanced Class
Thursdays 7:15-8:15 | Teen/ Adult Beginner Class