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Okinawan Matsumura Seito Shorin-ryu Karate “Achieving Strength through Harmony”!
Welcome! Since 1994 OKBBA has been dedicated to providing high quality martial arts training programs. And although we honor our martial art by teaching traditional styles dating back centuries, we’re dynamic and committed to seeking new and innovative ways to enthuse and excite our students.
We build confidence through achievement, by providing an environment conducive to positive relationships, and the fostering of self-discipline, self-confidence and self-respect.
Harmony of Mind, Body and Spirit (Shin, Karada, Kokoro) lay at the center of effective Martial Arts, or any pursuit for that matter. As we mold ourselves, and harmony develops, an almost unlimited strength and power potential emerges…strength and power of the Mind, Body and Spirit!
At OKBBA we strive to help our students find a path to harmony by developing strength (of Mind, Body, Soul), through hard work and lots of fun!
Benefits of Karate
Martial arts as a regular exercise have proven to have a positive influence on both our psychological and physical well-being. The martial arts can be practiced by everyone, regardless of race, gender, age, or religious beliefs with exceptional benefits and results. Aside from physical benefits, research that directly compares martial arts with “regular” exercise shows greater and more diverse psychological benefits through martial arts training. Research has also shown that Judo and Karate lead to a more “easy going” attitude and decreases the rates of violence and depression in youth. Tai Chi has proven to decrease anger, insomnia, and nightmares, while increasing the practitioner's positive outlook on life. A proper martial arts program is more effective than a normal exercise program because it’s more comprehensive and diverse, and it works to harmonize the mind, body and spirit. Benefits include Increased: Physical Fitness/ Health; Stamina; Breathing capacity; Endurance; Flexibility; Balance; Posture; Muscle tone/coordination; Positive Attitude/ Spirit; Self-confidence; Self-discipline; Self-reliance; Self-respect/esteem; Mental agility. Decreased: Blood Pressure; Aggression; Hostility; Anxiety; Stress and Depression.
After taking just a few lessons, you'll see why OKBBA is Bremerton’s first choice for martial arts. We invite your family to join ours, and we look forward to meeting you soon!
Hohan Soken, one of our masters (1889-1982) once said, “Karate training has no limits; step by step, study by study, and one day in the future you will undoubtedly enter the temple of Shaolin” (become a Master).
OKBBA is a Washington State Non-Profit Corporation.
Mission and Purpose:
To provide the men, women and children of the Northwest community Health and Fitness programs (i.e. Okinawan Karate, Yoga, Tai Chi, Cardio Aerobics) and Personal Safety Programs (i.e. Personal Safety & Self-Defense (PSSD). To collaborate with established community services (i.e. NW Harvest) to provide for the betterment of the community; To collaborate with community experts to provide opportunities for all including the disadvantaged, impaired and handicapped to improve everyone’s lives; To train “Whole Person Leaders” and “Qualified Instructors” via the BBA’s formal Leadership Development Program.
Okinawan Karate offers a variety of Training Programs, Online Store for secure purchasing of uniforms and training gear, and Virtual Training through our Members Area. For more specific information about Okinawan Karate, please visit School Location, School Instructors pages, or just Contact_Us. ~Owner Donna Cressman
