Long's Shotokan Karate Academy

Shown the Katas of Shotokan Karate Do.

The Katas of Shotokan Karate
Circled around the famous Tiger called 'Toranomaki (Tiger Scroll).

Did you know?
Painted in 1922 by Japanese artist
Hoan Kusugi it was originally painted for the book Ryukyu Kempo: Tode by Gichin Funakoshi founder of Shotokan Karate Do.

I have the Hard Copy Book of 1600 of 2,000 copies printed by Gichin Funakoshi (Certificate of Authenticity) Purchased at a seminar by Kenneth Funakoshi in St.Louis at a seminar in the 1980's or at Best Karate Series JKA seminar. To many years ago to remember.

Long's Shotokan Karate Academy keeping tradition alive 47 years in Independence, Missouri 'Making Kids Great' through Mastery.
www.LongsShotokan.com
816-257-6933
1 Free class!

6 things that can make kids great that we work on in Long's Shotokan Karate Academy
1. Behavior, eye contact with manners of 10 things that make a difference. Eye contact, smile, shake hands, thank you, you're welcome, please, yes sure, no Sir, yes ma'am, no ma'am.
2. Identity by illustrating a super hero, shoulders back, tummy tight, and stand tall for importance you are great.
3. I AM, 2 of the most important words. I am awesome, I am great all positives. We are what we say!
4. Belief, you must have belief in yourself, and trust the process.
5. Values, structure, discipline, morals, anger management, conflict resolution / mediation and empathy.
6. Communication skills with gestures, eye contact and speaking well. It is learned and can be taught.....Most great Public speakers are of average intelligence. They have learned the art of the deal.

The above with awesome Martial Arts in Karate, Judo, Jujitsu, and Aikido you can obtain a belt black in. The bonus is we compete in tournaments in Sport Karate, weapons, and Kata.
We also have Kickboxing!
26 classes a week all seperate classes.

Making Kids Great for 47 years.
www.LongsShotokan.com
816-257-6933 Business
816-260-8252 Cell is best.
1 Free class.
Yor future Child CEO education awaits.

Making Kids Great and in competition.
Zach and Parker compete in Germany for the WKU Team Karate USA in Auguust.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Check us out and see our passion and our WHY....Making Kids Great!
Serving the community 47 years.

So if you win your enemy's game it is not a win.
You have played their game.
Play your game of ignoring them if you can and play your game for the win.
Sayin ' 🤠

Long's Shotokan Karate Academy serving the community 47 years and instilling confidence and winning.
Come see WHY we are more than kick, punch, and grappling.
www.LongsShotokan.com
1 Free Class fir tge Win....
816-257-6933 Business.
816-260-8252 Cell is best!
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Long's Shotokan Karate Academy | Independence Martial Arts & Fitness Conveniently located in Independence, our martial arts classes are excellent choices for self-defense, discipline, and fitness for all ages & fitness levels.

Keep Sensei Roy Miller
Miller's Shotokan Karate Academy in Salina, Kansas in your prayers.
His son passed away.
Roy is one of my students and is such a great student and runs an awesome Academy.
His Son was 41 years old.
Up-lift him and his family in your prayers!
Thanks!
Funeral is Saturday, July 18th
See below.

People don't experience a great life.
They only experience life they are focused on.
Examples:
I have a headache, I woke up sore, I am tired, I am having a bad day.

Stop focusing on the negative and tell yourself your having a fantastic day.
Self-Talk
It's your life what are you going to do?
Long's Shotokan Karate Academy
Mark Long
www.LongsShotokan.com
816-257-6933 Business
816-260-8262 Cell is best!
1 Free class.
More than kick, punch, block and grappling.
Come in and meet Joaquin one of our young leaders who has dedicated the last 5 years to positive talk.
Mastery awaits........

For students seeking Martial Arts or 'Partial Arts' training, consider the enduring advantages. One-time sales generate revenue, while repeat customers establish trust. Recommendations build and brand reputation, and sustained loyalty develops a legacy of business on going.... leadership, and essential life skills, friendships develop and Mastery starts taking place.

Achieving a Black Belt through years of dedication not only confers self-defense expertise but also timeless mastery.

What are the rewards of a Black Belt? Confidence, self-esteem, discipline, and determination. When paired with leadership, these attributes amplify in value.

Make a wise investment of time and resources; our students have reaped benefits for 47 years.

Long's Shotokan Karate Academy, under Mark Long's guidance, invites you to a complimentary 1 FREE CLASS
Reach us at:
816-257-6933 Business
816-260-8252 Cell is best!

'Partial Arts' denotes incomplete potential and lack.
Martial Arts signifies comprehensive excellence at
Long's Shotokan Karate Academy Mark Long
www.LongsShotokan.com
we make kids great with Karate kid Fun, entrepreneurial mindset, leadership, communication skills, life skills and manners.
A CEO mentality.
Check out a class and see.
Future CEO'S of America in Karate, Judo, Jujitsu, and Aikido under one roof all seperate classes you can obtain a Black belt in.
Plus Sport Karate, Kickboxing, and competition..We have students going to Germany for Team USA Karate.
26 classes a week.
Martial Arts not Partial Arts.

Karare Prep is not to scare but to prepair.
To be diligent in our on going training to fight the un-known not because of fear but because of running a race that demands of us prep for the future.
Long's Shotokan Karate Academy serving the community 47 years in prep for 'Making Kids Great.'
Life skills, manners, a CEO mentality and through all the years of persistent self-defense we learn about ourselves to better navigate life.
You can spend years obtaining a Black belt or come to our Academy and through the years learn more that helps in life with obtaining that coveted Black Belt.
A CEO mentality in 'Making Kids Great' through what we call Mastery with Karate Kid Fun.
1 Free class
www.LongsShotokan.com
816-257-6933 Business
816-260-8252 Cell is best!

Long's Shotokan Karate Academy | Independence Martial Arts & Fitness Conveniently located in Independence, our martial arts classes are excellent choices for self-defense, discipline, and fitness for all ages & fitness levels.

Did you know Katate is good for ADHD?
We in the business of Martial Arts have been in the know for years.

Long's Shotokan Karate Academy
Mark Long
Has been serving the community for 47 years and is more than kick, punch, block, and grappling.
We are Entrepreneurial mindset, leadership, communication skills, empathy, conflict resolution / mediation, manners, confidence, and Karare Kid Fun 'Making Kids,Great' we call Mastery.
Ceo mindset!!!

Now add the Learning it helps Kids with Challenges and Learning Disabilities with ADD, and ADHD.

1 Free class
www.LongsShotokan.com
816-257-6933 Buysiness.
816-260-8252 Cell.

Karate works on Bi-lateral movement (Both Sides Of The Body) helping both sides of the brain. Again, both sides of the body that activates the corpus colossus which is the bridge of the brain that connects coordination, emotional regulation.

Motion creates better emotions!

Come see our class and OUR WHY and see the future CEO'S of America.🇺🇸

Reminder:
The WKU TEAM USA send off Summer Out-Door Party is Friday, July 17th 6:00 pm
We will eat at 6:20 ish.
It is a patriotic theme 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Lil-Dragons ages 3 - 6 will perform and introduce Parker and Zach.
Best Lil-Dragons patriotic 🇺🇸 outfit wins cash prize $$$$

Donations for TEAM USA excepted.

Location is 3 doors down from the Dojo in the outside foyer.
It is OUTSIDE....
🌭 Hotdogs will be served.
It is a Pot-Luck so bring your best dish.
We will have tables.

BRING.....
●Bring lawn chairs
●Cooler / Ice / Your own drinks.
● Table settings, plates, silverware.

Come help send off and wish Parker and Zach good luck going to Germany for Team USA Karate.

Building culture at Long's Karate.
starts with the presentation of cleanliness, then being on time.
is 6:30 6:31 or 6:32???....NO!!!
it is 10 mins early for prep.
if you are on time, you're late, my Dad instilled in me.
Culture is instilled, and cleanliness, time, and prep are taught and defined.
This teaches young people to be different and better for the future 'Work-Force'.
we call it a CEO mentality.
Maybe that's WHY many of our kids go on to be successful in our 47 years of business.
We have the stats.
Come in and experience our 'CULTURE' and see how and our WHY with entrepreneurial mindset, discipline, leadership, communication skills, manners, and fun Martial Arts we call 'Mastery.'
www.LongsShotokan.com
816-257-6933
1 Free class
Building culture and starting young in our Lil-Dragons ages 3-6 years of age.