Power's Isshinryu Karate



Head Instructor: Ed Powers, 5th Dan
Chief Instructor: Melissa Powers, 4th Dan

 

Sensei Ed Powers III 5th Dan (Head Instructor)
Instructors: Master La Rocco, Master York, Master Yano Teachings: Sensei Ed Powers began his training with Sensei Yano in 1991 at the North Ridgeville Dojo. After Sensei Yano retired from teaching, Sensei Ed Powers and his wife Melissa took over the North Ridgeville Dojo and became a direct student of Master La Rocco and Master York

Sensei Ed Powers received his teaching certificate from Master Uezu in 2002, and was promoted to Chief instructor in early 2003. In May of 2003 Sensei Ed Powers won the OIKKa National Champion Ship for Weapons Kata.

Sensei Melissa Powers (Constantino) 4th Dan (Chief Instructor) Instructors: Master La Rocco, Master York, Master Yano, and Sensei Powers Teachings: Sensei Melissa Powers started her Isshinryu training under Sensei Yano in early 1992. Sensei Melissa Powers was promoted to Instructor by Master La Rocco in 2003. Sensei Melissa Powers was promoted to 4th dan by Master LaRocco and received her teaching certificate from Master Uezu in 2004. Sensei Melissa Powers is currently the Assistant Head Instructor at the North Ridgeville dojo.

In 2002, Sensei Melissa Powers designed and implemented the first Lil’ Dragon kids program of its kind in Lorain County.

 

Isshinryu Karate
Karate-which translated means “empty hand”-is a term describing the Asian art of weaponless self-defense. Founded on the principle of mind-and-body unity, the karate program includes precise, sustained mental and physical conditioning to develop keen reflexes, excellent coordination and simultaneous command of the mind and body. Karate is more than physical training, for its main objective is the perfection of oneself. The art of karate combines strength, grace and beauty to give students self-confidence and to develop their integrity and serenity. Karate-do, or Karate as it was taught in the ancient orient, literally means “a way of life.” In practicing Karate-do, the individual studies, trains and disciplines himself to find life’s “true” meaning. The training and discipline are difficult but rewarding.      

The origin of Karate is obscured by myths and legends, but some facts are known. At the time karate was developing there were many scoundrels that would rob or kill travelers whether they were monks or beggars. The monks were not recognized as clergymen by the people at this time and they were as likely to be killed by the robbers as anyone. Since the monks were not allowed to carry weapons they were taught various forms of self-dense at the monasteries along with there Buddhist religion.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Power's Isshinryu Karate
34425 Lorain Rd #3
North Ridgeville, Ohio 44039
 
Phone: 440-327-3688

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

 

 

 

 

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