Saddler\Strong's Uechi-Ryu Karate

Join us at 5:30pm every Tuesday and Thursday!
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no contacts, no obligations.
$15 per class, half off your first 2 classes.
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#tired #tiredatwork #energy #training #exercise #flexibility #selfdefense #martialarts #karate #uechiryu #dtphx #workout

Join us at 5:30pm every Tuesday and Thursday!
.
no contacts, no obligations.
$15 per class, half off your first 2 classes.
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#tired #tiredatwork #energy #training #exercise #flexibility #selfdefense #martialarts #karate #uechiryu #dtphx #workout

It’s never too late to learn practical skills for effective self-defense. Improve your strength, balance and coordination.
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Try it out with no obligations.
No contracts pay as you go, per class or per month.
Family discounts offered.

It’s never too late to learn practical skills for effective self-defense. Improve your strength, balance and coordination.
.
Try it out with no obligations.
No contracts pay as you go, per class or per month.
Family discounts offered.

Join us in congratulating one of our junior students in achieving Blue Belt rank (8th kyu +)
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The blue belt rank, in Saddler/Strong's Uechi-Ryu, was created by Sensei Saddler as a step between white and green for children (12 and under) to begin the Hojo Undo excercises.

Join us in congratulating one of our junior students in achieving Blue Belt rank (8th kyu +)
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The blue belt rank, in Saddler/Strong's Uechi-Ryu, was created by Sensei Saddler as a step between white and green for children (12 and under) to begin the Hojo Undo excercises.

Fully vaccinated #blackbelt #instructors

Fully vaccinated #blackbelt #instructors

What does #blackbelt mean to you? How do you think society views it?
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#karate #discipline #commitment #martialarts #uechiryu

What does #blackbelt mean to you? How do you think society views it?
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#karate #discipline #commitment #martialarts #uechiryu

Actors and their stuntmen 😱

We're back at it!!
#maskup, we have 2 open spots in our Tues & Thurs class. For adults and children, all levels. DM me to schedule.
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#karate #martialarts #selfdefense #uechiryu #fitness #phoenix

We're back at it!!
#maskup, we have 2 open spots in our Tues & Thurs class. For adults and children, all levels. DM me to schedule.
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#karate #martialarts #selfdefense #uechiryu #fitness #phoenix

CLASSES TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED (again)
With the number of cases and hospitalizations on the rise, we feel it is in everyone’s best interest to suspend classes until further notice. Sorry for any inconvenience. Mask up, wash up and stay healthy.

https://www.azdhs.gov/.../infectious.../covid-19/dashboards/

Thank you to those who have served!

Very pleased to be teaching again. Excited for my new students. We continue to be mindful of safe COVID-19 procedures. Contact me to set your personal training schedule.

Now scheduling one-on-one sessions. No group class. Practicing safe-distancing and sanitizing between sessions.
email [email protected] to schedule your time.

Arigato

Sanchin & the Chakras

An examination of the link between Martial Arts and Yoga Teaching Martial Arts for over 25 years, I have learned a few things. I think at least two.

I miss working with you all. I hope we can resume classes soon.

https://www.azdhs.gov/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/infectious-disease-epidemiology/covid-19/dashboards/

State lays out complex path for gym, bar openings

azcentral.com Reopening guidelines for gyms and bars released by the Department of Health Services suggest businesses won't be operating normally for a while.

Saddler\Strong's Uechi-Ryu Karate's cover photo

Let's be honest, Kibadachi (horse stance) is not a practical position for self-defense. So why do we stand like this? The short answer, to strengthen and stretch. The llipsoas muscle is the only muscle to connect the upper body to the lower, by joining the lower vertebra to the femur, through the pelvis. Having strength and flexibility through this area has a multitude of benefits. Including, Improved balance and posture, stronger and relaxed back, and faster movement overall.
#karate #horsestance #balance #strength #flexibility

[06/20/20]   Jude (Matthias) and Frankie have been amazingly supportive of our Karate program. Their yoga studio is not just our dojo, but has become a home for Saddler\Strong's Uechi-Ryu. Please consider a small loan. Thank you

AZDHS | COVID-19 Dashboards

We still are seeing a rise in COVID cases and will continue to err on the side of caution. I will not be scheduling any classes in the near future. I will re-address the class schedule when the numbers are in decline.

azdhs.gov Stay home, Stay healthy, Stay connected” – that’s what the state is asking of fellow Arizonans in the continued effort to slow the spread of COVID-19.

[05/04/20]   As of now, there is no specific date as to when the dojo will re-open. We continue to follow stay-at-home orders, remaining cognizant of your health.

We will return in phases, working with you individually at the dojo (no group classes, initially). Hopefully, this will start late this month, or beginning next month.

Stay well.

Arigato 🙏

#love #lovethyself #selfrespect #selfconfidence #healing #youarebeautiful
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Art by @jay_jaydraws

[03/26/20]   NOTICE:
Received an email from #yelp, stating they have created a #GoFundMe on my behalf. I am not looking for any donations. I need to investigate the legitimacy of this and delete the gofundme. Kindly disregard, and don't give any financial information to an unknown source, (disguised as AZ Uechi-Ryu Karate or otherwise) Thank you

[03/18/20]   Classes are cancelled until further notice! Stay healthy. Be kind.

In case you were wondering. 😉
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#positivethinking #confidence

#teaching high school freshmen the basics of #traditional #karate and #selfdefense
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@crnelson1122 Thank you for the opportunity! 🙏🏼
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#uechiryu #awareness @ Bourgade Catholic High School

Small article in the #azrep about Karate's "surprising" benefits. #confidence #mindandbodybalance

We train to react without emotion.
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#sanchin #karate #mushin #focus #meditation

Ability Access

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Balance is not static. It is the constant effort moving between inhale and exhale, tension and relaxation, conscience and subconscious... This is how I've come to understand the conflicts of #sanchin
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#uechiryu #karate #martialarts #balance #mindandbody

With students from 6yo to 70+, there is room for you in class.

#karate #uechiryu #selfdefense #martialarts #training #meditation #arizona @ Totem Yoga

Thank you to all who have offered your condolences. Please be aware that a Celebration of Life for Sensei will be held at the end of Summer. We will provide more details in the near future. If you have further questions or concerns, you are welcome to text Sensei Bobbie Walden at 602-505-5569. Thank you