REAL TRAINING
AUTHENTIC TRADITIONS
Gōjū-Ryū Karate and Yamanni-Ryū Kobujutsu
Where Discipline, Respect, and Effective Self-Defense Go Hand in Hand
Est. 2025 | Stillwater, Sussex County, NJ
Training at the Workshop
Choose the Type of Training That Fits Your Style
Public Classes
Small-Group Training
Private Instruction
Culture
Learn the cultural traditions and values of Okinawan martial arts, cultivate respect, discipline, and a strong martial mindset.
Fitness
Build the foundation of a martial artist through traditional conditioning and functional movement to improve strength, endurance, and flexibility.
Form
Explore kata as the basis of martial strategy and movement, develop structure, precision, and tactical understanding.
Function
Learn to apply karate as it was meant to be, gain effective striking, close-quarters grappling, and essential groundwork skills.
Notes from the Workshop
A Collection of Essays, Insights, and Personal Reflections on Okinawan Karate and Kobujutsu
Featured
“Do not strike others, and do not be struck by others. This is the principle of peace without incident.”
— Miyagi Chōjun (1888–1953)
Is kata in Karate a collection of mistakes—or a proven method of self-defense? A recent article argues that kata is not a record of effective technique, but a catalog of flaws to be exploited—a notion it calls “Ura Kata.” While the idea is provocative, it misunderstands the nature and purpose of Authentic Karate. This response defends kata as a living, dynamic curriculum—imperfect, yes, but profoundly practical and enduring. The problem isn’t with kata—it’s with how it’s been misunderstood and misapplied.