Traditional Okinawan Karate Academy

If you are in the Cleveland (Westside) Area, and are looking for a Traditional Karate school, we invite you to come and try us out in the month of October!
Interested? Leave a comment to this post and we will send you details about our 'Fall Special'!

The Fall 2014 classes will be on Thursdays and Saturdays. The first class will be on Thursday, September 11th at 6pm in our Rocky River, OH location. We look forward to seeing all of you!

Any TOKA students who are interested in weight training are welcome to join Mr. Scarvelli a couple nights a week.

Wednesday, March 12th. Due to adverse weather, there will be no classes tonight. See you on Saturday!

January 6th. Due to inclement weather, there will be no classes tonight. See you Wednesday!

Team TOKA rocked the house in Detroit, December 20th 2013! Congratulations on promotions to Sensei Bowers (4th deg), Sensei Pelsnik (3rd Deg), Mr Scarvelli (2nd Deg) and Shodans (1st Deg) - Danielle Pelsnik, Michael Joyce, Adrienne Bowers, Kumud Ajmani. KIAII!!

It's "Game-Day" - let's do this, TOKA Team!!

ISSHINRYU CODE
Eight Elements -
1. A person’s heart is the same as heaven and earth.
2. The blood circulating is similar to the moon and sun.
3. A manner of drinking and spitting is either hard or soft.
4. A person’s unbalance is the same as a weight.
5. The body should be able to change direction at any time.
6. The time to strike is when the opportunity presents itself.
7. The eye must see all sides.
8. The ear must listen in all directions.

A big TOKA Karate contingent is headed to Southfield Martial Arts, Southfield, MI on Friday, Dec 20th - looking forward to "testing"...

STUDENT CREED
I intend to develop myself in a positive manner and avoid anything that will reduce my mental growth or physical health.
I intend to develop self-discipline in order to bring out the best in myself and others.
I intend to use what I learn in class constructively and defensively to help myself and my fellow man and never to be abusive or offensive.

Today's lessons: Don't turn your back on your opponent. Angle, angle, angle. Watch your control, particularly around their face!!

Mizugami - The Isshinryu Symbol...