We are a lifestyle martial arts focused on longevity, safety, self-defense, and balanced health located in the heart of Austin, Texas. Call for details.
Chayon-Ryu is based on the movements found within each of its parent styles: Chinese Chu'an Fa, Okinawan Karate, Korean Taekwondo, and Japanese Judo, Jujitsu, and Aikido/Hapkido. Our martial art teaches natural body motion as the basis of all techniques in order to promote power, safety, health, and fitness. Austin Chayon Ryu offers its students strength, balance, stress relief, weight loss, confi
05/11/2018
Here is the full article from the Houston Chronicle's interview of Grandmaster Kim Soo.
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Houston martial arts school celebrates 50 years in business Kim Soo Karate, Inc., formerly Kim Soo College of Taekwon-Karate, dubs itself the oldest continuous running martial arts school in Houston. The 77-year-old grandmaster has promoted more than 600 students to black belt.
05/04/2018
Chayon Ryu celebrated its 50th year recently. And the Houston Chronicle came out to interview Grandmaster. Watch the video here and then head over to the Inside Chayon-Ryu page to see the anniversary pictures!
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Hello everyone,
There will be no class this Friday & Saturday, March 30th & 31st. There will be class Monday, April 2nd. Master Segura is teaching next Monday so please be courteous and email him if you will be training or not. Thanks. Have a wonderful holiday.
M. Geary
REMINDER: First class of the year is tonight! See you at 6:30pm.
Congratulations Master Geary! Your 9th Dan is inspiring to all of us.
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REMINDER: Thanksgiving Schedule
Monday {Class}
Tuesday - Sunday {No Class}
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Congratulations are in order for Marianne, Will, and Isabella on their successful transition from Yellow Belts to Green Belts. Well done on your rank tests!
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Happy Rank Test morning, Everyone!
All students are expected to be at the dojang by 10:00am to assist with set up, prepare your uniform, and meditate. Bring your written test and payment with you. And know your student number.
Testing begins promptly at 10:30am. Family and friends are welcome.
See you soon!
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Classes are cancelled for Memorial Day weekend, starting Saturday.
Today: Class is happening
Saturday: No Class
Monday: No Class
Next Thursday: Class is happening.
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Saturday's class has been cancelled due to Harvey.
To all our Chayon Ryu Family: If you plan to shelter in Austin during Hurricane Harvey, you are welcomed and encouraged to attend our Saturday morning class. Class starts at 10:30am and ends at 12:00pm. Contact Master Geary to tell her to expect you, if you choose to come.
Stay safe!
--Posted by Jessie
Beach Training (Rain or Shine) - Saturday, July 15th!
On Saturday, July 15th, Chayon Ryu will have our annual beach training at Master John Stephen's beach house on Galveston Island. It is a great event for everyone to attend, from white belt up! Bring your family and make a day of it. Training begins at 10:00 AM. Wear your uniform and bring sunscreen and some shoes to train in on the beach. You'll also want to bring some clothes to change into after training and something to drink. Maps will be provided. Be there or be square!!!
Click the link below for more details.
http://www.kimsookarate.com/BeachTraining.htm
| Monday | 5pm - 7:45pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30am - 10:30am |
| 6:15pm - 7:45pm | |
| Thursday | 9:30am - 10:45am |
| 5pm - 7:45pm | |
| Saturday | 9:30am - 12pm |