"The world turns on the ten thousand things;
the pivot on which it turns, verily, is hard to know."
22nd Patriarch of Buddhism in India
Beyond Style is defined by universal principles that are found in all styles of martial arts. All styles are governed by principles which form the basic foundation on which a particular martial art is built. The principles, however, are often obscured by the techniques which can number anywhere from the hundreds to the thousands, and the variations can progress to infinity. The more one memorizes the less effective the martial art.
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We teach Okinawan Gojuryu Karate-Jutsu. This Dojo is a Shibu (Branch) of the So-Honbu Jundokan in Okinawa, Japan
The purpose in the Staten Island Jundokan / Kouketsu Dojo is to develop and discipline the human spirit. This discipline must be self-imposed in order for it to be meaningful; however external discipline is required in order to learn internal discipline. The method of training and practice is the same - constant repetition of both solo and partner exercises. The actual movements are secondary to the spirit or approach of the student. The goal of this Dojo is not the attainment of a particular belt or fighting skill but rather the process of learning itself, everything else is a by-product of the training. In martial arts we frequently speak of the practice of our arts as the Way or “Do” - a term that symbolizes process. The martial arts represent the means to the end - the process or the path. It is not physical prowess at the art that is important but rather mental attitude and state of mind while engaged in the art.
This Dojo along with your hard work and training will show you the way.
Glenn Cunningham, Rokudan
Staten Island Jundokan / Kouketsu Dojo
Okinawa Gojuryu KaratedoJundokan
Shibu Member
The Dojo is located at 278 Lincoln Ave, in the Grant City area, just off Hylan Blvd and is open on Monday, Thursday and Sunday morning. Open workouts are on Wednesdays and Saturday. Please call 917-375-3986 for class times or send us E-mail at SIJundokan@aol.com. You are always welcome to stop by and watch a class also. We have No Contracts, No Credit Cards and No Ridiculous Registration Fees.
