Our Programs

Achieving Strength Through Harmony!

Welcome to OKBBA! Join OKBBA and its dedicated members, who are all striving to become the best they can be through the study of Matumura Seito Shorin-ryu martial arts.

Our current enrollment is 100+ students ranging in age from four to eighty-five! We offer private and group lessons for all ages. Special Events include Sparring Challenges and Self-defense classes. Seminars may include Kung fu, Self-defense, Weapons and the Mini Stick (key Chain) self-defense techniques. We also do birthday parties and other family events. Corporate Management, Guy Shinkaruk (President); Donna Cressman (Vice-President/Gen Mgr), Lead Instructor Sensei Daren Stanley and the entire school staff are committed to enriching our community one student at a time.

We offer instruction in the following complete martial arts systems:

Matsmura Seito Shorin-Ryu Karate:  We study the original family Matsumura Seito (Orthodox) system. The art has its’ roots in China and Okinawa, and is a result of combining Chinese White Crane kung fu with Okinawan Te (hand) fighting becoming Shorin-Ryu (Shaolin-way). "Bushi" Matsumura, royal bodyguard to the Okinawan king, perfected this art and handed it down through direct family lineage. Our dojo teaches the original kata that were developed by "Bushi" Matsumura. These kata stress actual combat applications of the art, including nerve strikes, grappling, body alignment, and pressure point techniques. Our Shorin-ryu arts are fully supported by the Master Phillip Koeppel and his Association, the USKK.

Okinawan Kobudo:  Instruction in the art of traditional weapons. Formerly farm implements, these weapons were primarily perfected to combat the Japanese Samurai sword, but they were also used in combat against each other. The dojo teaches: Bo (staff), Sai (trenching tool), Kama (sickle), Nunchaku (rice flail), and Tonfa (handle).

Personal Safety & Self Defense (PSSD): PSSD is a systemic approach intended to take a novice through carefully planned steps in self-defense. A four module program, PSSD, teaches situational awareness (SA) and techniques through classroom and scenario training. Module 1 is an introduction and centers on SA, bringing the concept of preventing a situation and escape. Module 2 reinforces Module 1 by review of SA and adds more techniques, both standing and on-the-ground. Module 3 & 4 are intermediate and advanced levels respectfully and they deal with SA and even more intensive techniques. The system can also be regularly reinforced by visits to OKBBA where the student has access to individualized training. The intention is to have the students "work" the techniques many times. If the student doesn't take advantage of this training, they will be ineffective and ill-prepared if faced with a real life scenario. Please call for specific information and availability

Living Arnis: Please call for specific information and availability

Kung fu: Please call for specific information and availability

Tai Chi: Please call for specific information and availability

Little Kicker's and Pee Wees (children ages 4-7) 

OKBBA provides exciting and innovative programs for you and your child that encourage a healthy and balanced child development. See for yourself what happens when your child’s true potential is released.  At OKBBA children learn important values such as respect, responsibility and self-discipline. If you’re searching for ways to build your child’s self-confidence and self-esteem, and if you’re looking for a way to offset the negativity bombarding your children from movies, television and other forms of pop culture, we can help!  See the specific Pee Wee schedule information at "School Schedule" under "About Us"

Youth and Adults

Join the thousands of people (of all ages!) who have enhanced their quality of life through the martial arts.  Our Okinawan Karate system blends character development, fitness and self-defense into a powerful tool of self-improvement on all levels.

OKBBA provides exciting and innovative programs that will tap your unlimited potential. We can help you find the key to unlocking the incredible strengths, intelligence, and talent resources within yourself. OKBBA will help you build your mind (Shin), body (Karada) and a non-quitting spirit (Kokoro).

Feel a sense of confidence and well being (Harmony) that's within you at all times. Enjoy knowing that you're taking care of yourself in a way that allows you to have more energy and passion for the things that matter most in your life. Imagine the positive change you can make in yourself and the people around you. Please see the specific Youth and Adult schedule information at "School Schedule" under "About Us"

 THIS PAGE REVIEWED AND UPDATED 8/23/09