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The "style" or "system" of martial arts that we study in the Zen Do-
Kai is a mixture of several arts. Our basic techniques come
primarily from Japanese Shotokan Karate, as do many of the kata
we practice. Zen Do-Kai, or “Gathering to Practice the way of Zen
Combat” is the study and practice of a System of martial arts,
founded by Sensei Michael Campos in 1969, which blends
Shotokan, Ishinryu, and Tae Kwon-Do styles of martial arts. Our
Self-defense training also includes karate, judo, jujitsu, kempo and
aikido tech.
While we approach training from a traditional perspective, we utilize
techniques from many fighting arts in order to provide you with a
"street effective" system. This approach differs from many schools
where sparring is emphasized in order to develop tournament fighter.
While sparring is an important part of our training, learning basic,
effective and practical self-defense is essential. Recently, we have
added some basic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to our fighting arts.
In the early 1980’s Sensei Robert Gifford (of Safety America Karate
School) moved to Texas, and brought the Zen Do-Kai system with
him. He is the Senior student of Sensei Campos’ and the senior
member of the Zen Do-Kai in Texas. Sensei Kelly studied under
Sensei Gifford prior to obtaining his Shodan.
Our primary style, Shotokan, is one of the four major karate styles
practiced in Japan. It was brought to Japan by an Okinawan named
Gichin Funakoshi. He traveled to Japan in the early 1900's in order
to introduce karate to the general public. Shotokan is characterized
by longer and wider stances, strong linear techniques and the
application of scientific principles and body mechanics to training.
Most modern schools of Karate can trace their origins to the
teachings of Master Funakoshi.
Shotokan is often referred to as a "hard" style of karate. The term
refers to the power, speed, control and focus that an adept proponent
can demonstrate in practice.
There is a saying in the martial arts, "It is the man that makes the
style, not the style that makes the man." This refers to the fact that
while all martial arts systems attempt to accomplish the same thing,
it always comes down to how hard each individual is willing to work
in class that determines each persons success.
As you train in our system, you will understand how this proverb
applies to you. You will undoubtedly find training very difficult,
even arduous at times, so remember our basic credo; Winners never
quit and quitters never win. YOU CAN BE A ZDK BLACK BELT!
Kai is a mixture of several arts. Our basic techniques come
primarily from Japanese Shotokan Karate, as do many of the kata
we practice. Zen Do-Kai, or “Gathering to Practice the way of Zen
Combat” is the study and practice of a System of martial arts,
founded by Sensei Michael Campos in 1969, which blends
Shotokan, Ishinryu, and Tae Kwon-Do styles of martial arts. Our
Self-defense training also includes karate, judo, jujitsu, kempo and
aikido tech.
While we approach training from a traditional perspective, we utilize
techniques from many fighting arts in order to provide you with a
"street effective" system. This approach differs from many schools
where sparring is emphasized in order to develop tournament fighter.
While sparring is an important part of our training, learning basic,
effective and practical self-defense is essential. Recently, we have
added some basic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to our fighting arts.
In the early 1980’s Sensei Robert Gifford (of Safety America Karate
School) moved to Texas, and brought the Zen Do-Kai system with
him. He is the Senior student of Sensei Campos’ and the senior
member of the Zen Do-Kai in Texas. Sensei Kelly studied under
Sensei Gifford prior to obtaining his Shodan.
Our primary style, Shotokan, is one of the four major karate styles
practiced in Japan. It was brought to Japan by an Okinawan named
Gichin Funakoshi. He traveled to Japan in the early 1900's in order
to introduce karate to the general public. Shotokan is characterized
by longer and wider stances, strong linear techniques and the
application of scientific principles and body mechanics to training.
Most modern schools of Karate can trace their origins to the
teachings of Master Funakoshi.
Shotokan is often referred to as a "hard" style of karate. The term
refers to the power, speed, control and focus that an adept proponent
can demonstrate in practice.
There is a saying in the martial arts, "It is the man that makes the
style, not the style that makes the man." This refers to the fact that
while all martial arts systems attempt to accomplish the same thing,
it always comes down to how hard each individual is willing to work
in class that determines each persons success.
As you train in our system, you will understand how this proverb
applies to you. You will undoubtedly find training very difficult,
even arduous at times, so remember our basic credo; Winners never
quit and quitters never win. YOU CAN BE A ZDK BLACK BELT!
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