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Saddler\Strong's Uechi-Ryu Karate
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Traditional Chinese\Okinawa Self-Defense. Al D. Saddler, Founder
Michael Strong, Head Instructor It emphasizes proper technique and control.
Adults & children learn self-defense though basic punches, kicks and blocks. These techniques are further honed when practiced in various sequences, or forms, known as katas. Within a kata, proper stance and breathing is emphasized in coordination with movement. Timing, control and accuracy also continue to develop through sparring, or kumite. Throughout training, students are challenged with f
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The dojo will be closed until January 2nd. Happy Holidays & Happy New year.
No class tomorrow
Happy Halloween
Tonight's class cancelled again. Instructors out sick.
Back at it on Tuesday
No class tonight. Hope to resume classes this Thursday.
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Saddler\Strong's Uechi-Ryu Karate
Traditional Chinese\Okinawa Self-Defense.
Al D. Saddler, Founder
Michael Strong, Head Instructor
05/27/2024
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Sensei Al D. Saddler II with the Strong family (1992?)
04/24/2024
Congratulations to Patrick on achieving the rank green belt!
04/07/2024
Green Belt Test
Tuesday Apr. 23rd
5:30pm :)
03/11/2024
Years of training, and all I needed was a Keychain!?
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02/28/2024
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Kumite (sparring) has always been a small but necessary part of our program. It is not geared for tournaments.
Our dojo cultivates respect between students making it a safe place to "play"
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How We Train
As a traditional style, classes are taught in a formal and disciplined setting. Students learn proper etiquette, and are respectful to each other and their instructors. Our program focuses on individual improvement, and is not competition based. It emphasizes proper technique and control, with relation to speed and power. A student’s advancement is based on specific criteria, and is primarily earned on effort and attitude. There are four major ranks (belts) in our system: white, green, brown & black.
Students begin with fundamental punches, kicks and blocks. These techniques are further honed when practiced in various sequences, or forms, known as katas. Within a kata, proper stance and breathing is emphasized in coordination with movement. Timing, control, and accuracy also continue to develop through sparring, or kumite. Throughout training, students are challenged with finding mind/body harmony, and ultimate awareness, through the Sanchin kata.
What you gain from training may differ from others. Students in our program often see improvement in several areas; Self Confidence, Self Control, Discipline, Respect, Leadership Skills, Stress Release, Balance, Coordination, Strength & Flexibility, Focus & Awareness.
We train with a practical approach to real world situations. A well trained student develops the ability to react in dangerous situations without thought or emotion, using only adequate force to stop an aggressor. Accurate controlled strikes to vulnerable areas translate into the common sense of self-defense; survival first.
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3201 N. 16th Street #16
Phoenix, AZ
85016
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| Tuesday | 5:30pm - 6:30pm |
| Thursday | 5:30pm - 6:30pm |