Karate | Jaap Leppink
What is karate-do?
Karate is originally an oriental martial art. Nowadays it is called “Martial Art”. That is why you often see the addition “-do”.
Do in Japanese literally means: the way. It indicates that you follow a path to improve yourself in many ways. Physically but also mentally.
You can find it in judo, aikido and other Japanese martial arts. The way of karate that I teach comes from Okinawa and falls under the shorin-ryu style. Very specifically the Matsubayashi karate-do.
What are the components of a lesson?
The most important parts of a lesson are:
You will also learn techniques that are effective for self-defense.
Is the lesson something for me?
The training is moderately intensive. You build muscle strength and flexibility through the training. I also focus on your posture and balance.
Something about myself
I have practiced all kinds of martial arts since I was 17; different styles of karate but also various tai-chi styles.
I am the holder of the second dan in the Matsubayashi style.
Come and see if it is something for you!
Karate is originally an oriental martial art. Nowadays it is called “Martial Art”. That is why you often see the addition “-do”.
Do in Japanese literally means: the way. It indicates that you follow a path to improve yourself in many ways. Physically but also mentally.
You can find it in judo, aikido and other Japanese martial arts. The way of karate that I teach comes from Okinawa and falls under the shorin-ryu style. Very specifically the Matsubayashi karate-do.
What are the components of a lesson?
The most important parts of a lesson are:
- kihon: practicing the techniques without a partner; blocks, punches, kicks.
- kata: a series of techniques in a row that you practice alone.
- yakusoku-kumite: an agreed series of attack and defense, with a partner.
You will also learn techniques that are effective for self-defense.
Is the lesson something for me?
The training is moderately intensive. You build muscle strength and flexibility through the training. I also focus on your posture and balance.
Something about myself
I have practiced all kinds of martial arts since I was 17; different styles of karate but also various tai-chi styles.
I am the holder of the second dan in the Matsubayashi style.
Come and see if it is something for you!