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Torii Dojo: Okinawa Karate
2191 Pennsylvania 217, Derry, Pennsylvania, United States
About the Torii Dojo: Okinawa Karate
Torii Dojo: Okinawa Karate is a health institution located at 2191 Pennsylvania 217, Derry, Pennsylvania, United States. Our instructors have trained and researched techniques in Okinawa, immersing themselves in the culture to provide an authentic experience. Learn traditional Okinawan karate and kobujutsu, incorporating stretching, strength training, conditioning, and breath control. While we focus on preserving the old ways, our teachings are always applied to modern contexts. Come and experience training in a traditional Okinawan dojo with us!
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2191 PA-217, Derry, PA 15627, United States
Opening hours of Torii Dojo: Okinawa Karate
Monday:
Day off
Tuesday:
19:00 - 21:00
Wednesday:
Day off
Thursday:
19:00 - 21:00
Friday:
Day off
Saturday:
09:00 - 11:00
Sunday:
Day off
Reviews of Torii Dojo: Okinawa Karate
"Authentic traditional Okinawan karate dojo. Sensei Matt Kohler along with Sensei Duga are extremely knowledgeable and passionate about keeping the traditional old school karate alive. Not your typical "new school" point style touch and go, very applicable self defense tactics anybody of any age can learn. This is a GEM to have here in the US let alone Western PA. Well worth the 1 hr drive from Pittsburgh. Will continue my training here in the future. 10 stars"
"Very knowledgeable instructor in the old ways of Okinawan karate conditioning and Weapons. Sensei Matt is like a martial arts Encyclopedia. He explains the lessons in A way that is easy to understand. I would not train in any other place."
"I have been a student at Torii Dojo for approximately 4 years and elsewhere for 9 years. I had checked out 3 schools in the area before choosing this location. As with any new endeavor there is a little fear, but by the end of my introductory class I knew this was the place I wanted to be. Without a doubt I have received the most complete and thorough instruction from Sensei Kohler. I really like how he presents the katas and explains and ties together the moves (bunkai). This makes the kata more memorable and applicable as opposed to just being a “dance”. Being a small and less powerful person, Sensei also offered tips that I could apply to make something work better for me. He also uses the instruction of vital points (kyusho) to influence the effectiveness of strikes and blocks. I think this idea places more emphasis on placement and technique and less about power. The usage of vital points is something I have not experienced elsewhere. I hadn’t worked with traditional weapons much either. Again the explanation of how the weapon could enhance or execute a technique made the application more real as opposed to just spinning around a bo (long wooden staff) or nunchaku. I actually enjoyed using the weapons more than I thought I would from my previous experience. If I had wanted for anything it would be a bit more ground work in case I found myself having to defend myself from that position. Instructors from Okinawa, New Jersey, North Carolina, and locally have also presented information or seminars to broaden the learning experience. Sometimes hearing the message delivered in a different way really helps the understanding. Another interesting aspect of instruction was the history of martial arts and how it was handed down from Sensei to Sensei as well as the country of origin or influence. This is the best deal on the planet as far as my martial arts experience!"
"Street effective old style karate taught by a very knowledgeable and talented instructor. Excellent workouts and conditioning. Friendly learning environment. Great place to train."
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