Goju-ryu ("hard-soft style") is as traditional form of karatedo. Featuring a combination of hard and soft techniques, Goju-ryu combines hard striking attacks such as kicks and punches with softer circular techniques for blocking and controlling the opponent, including locks, grappling, takedowns and throws. Particular emphasis is given to correct breathing and the refinement of fundamental techniques. Associated with this, practice methods include kata (forms), body strengthening and conditioning, kakite (sticking hands), and partner drills.
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Kobudo, or Ryukyu Kobujutsu, refers the martial arts weaponry systems originating on the island of Okinawa, Japan. Literally "old martial way", it is the comprehensive study of the classical weapons traditions including the Bo (six-foot staff), Sai (metal truncheon), Tonfa (handled club), Nunchuaku (flail), Jo (short staff), Eku (boat oar), Jutte-Bo (spear), Sansetsukun (3-section staff), Kama (sickle), Tinbe-Rochin (shield and spear), and Surujin (weighted chain).
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Muso Jikiden Eishin-ryu Iaido (Iaijutsu) is a Japanese martial art of swordsmanship. The art emphasizes drawing and cutting with the samurai sword in a single fluid motion and with extreme precision. Throughout the movements, the Iaido practitioner maintains a spirit of intense focus and internal calmness.
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TMAI's Adapted Therapeutic programs provide comprehensive and motivational training for students with a variety of special needs. The emphasis with these athletes is on their "abilities" rather than their constraints of blindness, deafness, developmental challenges, post-polio, strokes and/or amputations. For more information, please contact Kyoshi Marquez directly.
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