Kurokawa Martial Arts

Who's ready to KARATE!👊
Saturday morning class, 8:30 am. First class of 2025 at Kurokawa Martial Arts


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At Kurokawa, we are all about traditional martial arts and fitness - KarateLife!

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16 foot tall Samurai?! Move over, Goliath! *toryu

The mystery of the giant samurai has intrigued historians and archaeologists alike. In 2020, the discovery of a 2.5-meter-tall warrior's remains in Japan sent shockwaves through the academic world, challenging conventional understandings of feudal Japan's military history. The skeletal remains, unearthed at a site in the Fukui Prefecture, belong to an individual far taller than the average samurai of the era, whose height typically ranged around 1.6 to 1.7 meters. This finding has sparked debates about the existence of extraordinary individuals in feudal Japan and their potential roles in society.

The giant samurai’s remains, which were well-preserved and accompanied by high-quality weapons and armor, provide valuable insight into the social and military structures of the time. Researchers believe that such an imposing figure could have had a significant role in combat or in the leadership of samurai clans. The ornate armor and weaponry found with the remains suggest that this individual was not only exceptional in stature but also of high status, possibly even a warrior of great renown or a member of a powerful family. The discovery prompts further questions about the physical diversity within samurai ranks and the societal influences that may have elevated such individuals.

This find also challenges traditional ideas about the samurai warrior class, which is often romanticized as a uniform and disciplined group. The giant samurai's existence could point to the possibility of physical outliers who were celebrated for their size and strength, adding another layer of complexity to the understanding of samurai culture. The discovery encourages a deeper exploration into how warriors of different physicalities may have fit into Japan's feudal hierarchy and how their unique traits might have contributed to their legendary status. The mystery of the giant samurai continues to captivate those interested in the untold stories of feudal Japan.

Need a last minute gift surprise?
Give them fitness, health and lots of kicks!
Included are a Beginner's introduction to Karate class, Karate Manual, Karate uniform with belt and 2 Weeks of group classes.
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PUT A GI UNDER THE TREE!

Here are some last minute karate gift suggestions through our dojo Amazon Affiliate link. These are products I have enjoyed, from books to fun karate items. In order to take advantage of these, you do need an Amazon account.
Happy shopping!

GEAR BAGS
Duffle Bag Males 18"
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Duffle bag females 18 in
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Larg Duffle bag for females 22"
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Large Duffle bag for males 22 in
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TRAINING GEAR
Plastic Training Breaking Boards for Kids & Adults
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Century Kid Kick Red Wavemaster
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Century Kids Purple Little Dragon Wavemaster with number & shapes focus targets on bag
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Century Original Wavemaster Freestanding Heavy Bag
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BOB Freestanding Heavy Bag
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Kick Pads 2PK, Karate
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3 Pcs Karate Kick Pads
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Karate 10 belt hanging display rack with plastic belt covers
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Karate hanging 10 belt display rack with stickers
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Acacia Solid Wood Martial Arts Belt Holder Wall Mounted Cabinet
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Round cylinder Karate Belt Display with 3 Sheets Stickers
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Nunchucks Cord Nunchakus Safe Foam Rubber Training Nunchucks with Cord 2PCS
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Century Single Blocker
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BOOKS AND FUN
Karate Kenpo The Art of Self Defense
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The Karate Dojo: Traditions and Tales of a Martial Art
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Empty Hand: The Essence of Budo
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4.5 inch Canvas Makiwara
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Makiwara Board
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Sedroc Makiwara Board Strike Pad Mount - Large
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Empty hand the essence of karate
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Discovering the path book
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Karate dictionary Spanish
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20 guiding principles of karate by funakoshi
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Young Samurai Series (great book for kids second grade and up)
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Volumes 1-3

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Volumes 4-8

The Karate Kid book part 1
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The Karate Kid Book Part 2
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The Karate Kid activity book
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Karate bear stuffed animal with uniform and extra belts
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Playmobil dojo
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Personalized t-shirt. Personalized with your name, karate, Sh*to Ryu or Kurokawa
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T-shirt, sh*toryu karate kanji
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T-shirt, Sh*to Ryu karate kanji, various colors
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Sh*toryu karate pull over hoodie
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Ask if you have any questions or see another karate related item which interests you. Some things are not high quality - over the past 30 years I've run across quite a bit of "waste of money" items 🙄😊.

A ‘nafudakake‘ is a traditional Japanese rank board, where members of a martial art school (Karate, Judo, Aikido, etc.) have their names displayed on wooden slats in order of seniority and divided by rank.

Ours was handcrafted by Carl and Julie Vollmer Burdge. It is beautiful and meaningful. Would you like one or have need of personalized wood crafting? They can accommodate any size. Get in touch with them by sending us a personal message and we'll have them get in touch with you.

Arigato Gozaimasu to our working on this special day, Who help us have a wonderful Thanksgiving celebration. ❤️