Being a school teacher by trade, Sensei Dammann wanted to have an academic approach to his Karate training. He wanted knowledge on all concepts of Japanese/Okinawan Karate.  One art would not be enough for him. He felt that a mastery of multiple arts (different although similiar) would offer him a true understanding of Karate. This led him to various instructors and styles throughout the country. This gives Kentai Karate-Do Academy an instructor who can offer a combination of Japanese/Okinawan arts under one roof. 
 

The Kentai Karate-Do Academy offers a variety of Karate styles within its curriculum.  The styles mentioned are not altered in any way. They are all taught in their original form.  They are all systems of Karate-Do, originating on the island country of Okinawa.
 

Kentai is a Japanese term which denotes "to combine" or "to utilize more than one thing". 
 

This is the basis for our school.  A harmonious blending of 5 different styles of self defense are taught within the curriculum.  A majority of the class is based on practice and application of Kata bunkai, much as it was practiced long ago.  These different but similiar styles all compliment one another, and help to produce a well rounded martial artist. 
 

• The main course of study is from the Japanese Goju-Ryu school of Karate-Do.  The complete system is studied from beginner level to advanced Black Belt ranks.  Within this framework the U.S.A. Goju system is also incorporated throughout the training.  Both systems are similiar, however the Japanese Goju-Ryu system is more complete. 
   

• The second main course of study is from the Japanese Shotokan school of Karate-Do.  This system is also taught in its entirety, with the exception of a few Kata that Sensei omitted.
   

• The third course of study is from the Okinawan Isshin-Ryu school of Karate-Do.  This style has several kata that derive from Goju-Ryu so only a few Kata are utilized from this system.  However many of the basic techniques are taught throughout the curriculum.
   

• The fourth course of study is from the Okinawan school of Kobudo or Kobu-Jitsu.  This is the Okinawan system which utilizes weapons derived from farm implements.  The Bo, Jo, Tonfa, Nunchaku and Katana Sword are taught at our school.  We also do occasionally "play" within the Filipino system of Kali/Escrima as a change of pace from the traditional Okinawan weapons.
   

• The fifth and final course of study comes from the Kurai-Ryu Ju-Jitsu school.  This art includes the use of Judo and Tuitte-Jitsu (pressure point attack).  American Folkstyle &  Freestyle wrestling are also introduced and utilized within the curriculum.
   

These arts all help to create a well balanced, holistic Karate-Do stylist. 
 

Kentai Karate-Do Academy
The Cleary Dance Project
833 East Jericho Turnpike
Huntington, N.Y. 11746

Dojo: 631-423-4230 • Cell: 631-921-2044

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Main Site: http://www.kentaikaratedo.com