Shitoryu Karatedo

Improved cardiovascular fitness.  Increased muscular strength and endurance.  Improved flexibility.  Real confidence in your ability to defend yourself.  Give the program some time and you'll see for yourself!  Mid-Atlantic Shitokai's (MASK) traditional Shitoryu karate program offers an excellent workout that has practical value.   

MASK is a member of the USA Shitokai and the World Shitoryu Karatedo Federation (WSKF).  Shoko Sato, the Pan-American Director for the WSKF ensures the quality of instruction through a variety of means, including periodic training opportunities and the oversight of all black belt promotions.  Sato Kyoshi represents the concerns of the USA Shitokai (and other federations in the Pan-American regions) at the WSKF headquarters in Asaka, Japan. 

 

Tot's Karate

Tot's Karate is a pre-karate class geared toward children between the ages of 4 and 7 years.  The intent is to develop fundamental skills while preparing the young ones for participation in the traditional karate class.  Tot's Karate focuses on gross motor development, learning the behavioral expectations of karate class (self-control, good sportsmanship, etc.) and fundamental karate skills.  Tot's karate emphasizes hands-on learning through a variety of games and learning activities.  While the children are held responsible for appropriate behavior, the atmosphere is more relaxed than the traditional karate class.  This is one of MASK's most popular programs.

 

Shuri-te Jiu-jutsu

MASK offers Shuri-te Jiu-jutsu for adults and juniors.  The program includes fundamental blocking, striking and kicking skills identical to Shitoryu with the added emphasis on joint manipulation and takedowns. 

Adults (16+) wishing to participate in this program must achieve a minimum of 4th kyu in Shitoryu Karatedo.  Youth wishing to participate in this program must achieve a minimum of Shodan-ho to participate in this program.   Though athletic opportunities exist for participants, this program is primarily geared toward self-defense.  Program quality is ensured by support from Tashi Troy Price.     

 

Street Defense

MASK offers periodic courses in bare-bones self-defense.  These workshops focus on gross motor skills that are easy to execute and easy to remember.  Topics include: 

  • avoiding victimization,
  • verbal defense,
  • defense against strikes & kicks,
  • defense against various grabs, embraces & chokes,
  • defense against armed attacks, and
  • Pepper Spray 101. 

Courses run 4.5 to 5 hours and are generally offered 2-3 times a year over the course of three 90-minute sessions.  Groups of 6 or more may contact Sensei Oviatt at any time to schedule private courses.

Contact Brian Oviatt for information on any of these programs.