Our Style

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Heiwa Senshi Ryu (Peace Warrior Style) is a hybrid style of Karate exclusive to this Dojo that combines high level intensity fitness and traditional Karate Do. It symbolizes the strength that is obtained from our intense trainings yet with the control to harness that strength responsibly. Devotion and discipline are traits students will achieve when the way of Heiwa Senshi Ryu is embraced. The items included in our logo/crest have significant meaning as it relates to our dojo. The outer incomplete circle is referred to as an "ensō". An ensō expresses the freedom of the mind to let the body create. The ensō  displayed in our crest is not a full circle, suggesting that there is always room for improvement, always a goal seeking completion.​ The gate like object in the center of the crest is referred to as a a "Torii", they are typically found in Japan and represent entrance to sacred grounds.

 

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Our mission statement

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Discipline​

Students will learn a way of discipline through accountability and responsibility to be able to obtain the life skills to achieve success in our Dojo and outside of it. Students will be held to certain standards and expectations.

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Self-development

​Our focus veers away from the violence of Martial Arts and narrows in on ensuring that each student is growing mentally and physically. All kumite is non-contact. True failure is failing to try and in this Dojo we advocate for perseverance and instill a "never quit" attitude into our students so that they may face obstacles in life with fortitude and confidence. The belt we wear around our waist is a symbol of our growth in karate and in life.

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Mental strength

Students will be pushed to their limits through physical excursion from experienced karate instructors in an effort to show what each individual is truly capable of. Strengthening the body is a way of strengthening the mind. But also through sharing life experiences and karate-do stories to develop a greater understanding of this way of life.

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Respect

​This is no day-care! Students will learn to respect one another but certainly themselves. "Rei" is the Japanese word for respect. It means to bow. This is a courtesy we offer one another frequently in karate as a way of demonstrating respect to one another. Each member of our dojo is part of a community and lessons of respect are learned and demonstrated in our every action. Students will be given chores to prepare for class so they may understand humility and respect for the training hall, themselves and one another. This is only one way that respect is demonstrated in our dojo.

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New Students

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While our Dojo has a proud history of tradition and devoted members, we welcome and encourage new members. At first, classes may be intimidating, it is important to note that our objective is to help anyone who steps into the Dojo with the eagerness to indulge in the ways of a Karate-Ka to improve in a safe and healthy environment. Everyone absorbs the teachings of Karate at different paces and will get instruction accordingly. Rest assured you will be surrounded by students and instructors with many years of experience eager to lead you on the proper path.