WORLD OYAMA KARATE

POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK

(845) 416-2222

STYLE AND HISTORY

World Oyama Karate is a classic, full-contact, Japanese style of Karate.

In 1965, Mas Oyama, Director of the International Kyokushin Organization, sent his chief instructor, Soshu Shigeru Oyama, from Tokyo international headquarters to New York to spread Kyokushin Karate worldwide. Then in 1972, Mas Oyama sent another of his Kyokushin chief instructors from Tokyo, Soshi – Saiko Shihan Yasuhiko Oyama (brother of Soshu Shigeru Oyama), to Birmingham, AL to expand the growth of the Kyokushin style world wide.

In 1985, the World Oyama Karate Organization was founded as an independent organization. It was directed by Founder Soshu Shigeru Oyama, and Founder Soshi – Saiko Shihan Yasuhiko Oyama.

The World Oyama Karate Organization experienced astounding growth in the following years. Over 150 official World Oyama Karate dojos were established in 19 countries by the 1990’s. An uncompromising dedication to teaching excellence and a well-founded reputation for coaching some of the best international full-contact Karate champions has made World Oyama Karate a phenomenal success in the world of Martial Arts.

WHAT WE DO

Our Dojo (training school name) is East Wave Dojo

Core Philosophy focuses on real-world application rather than sport. Although we do enter competitions.

Training includes Kata ( pre-arranged forms), Bunkai (practical application), Kihon ( basic technique) in the form of stationary and stepping drills, Kumite ( full-contact ) using protective gear, Physical Conditioning using traditional, and modern equipment and bodyweight strength exercises, Kobudo (Classical Weaponry). Training also incorporates extensive heavy bag, and pad training to improve; stamina, cardio, power, speed, footwork, and improvisational fighting technique.

A typical class will begin with warm-ups, stretching, and basic techniques. At times we will go directly into Kata practice, or the class will be split up according to belt levels, and knowledge. At no time will a student (beginner or advanced) feel left out or ignored. During some classes the group will preform drills, bag & pad training, and Kumite (practice fighting). Every class is slightly different but all classes will begin and end with respect and basics.. At the conclusion of each class we bow and shake hands thanking one another for the lessons learned.

Our kids class program in conducted in a very similar way in addition to a variety of coordination and strength games and drills which make the class very enjoyable and fun, but also stress the importance of respect, courtesy and the importance of helping one another.

RATES & SCHEDULE

ADULT KARATE Monday & Wednesday from 7-8:30 PM. Saturday 9-10:15 AM

Teens -Adult $130 per month* ( 50% off second family member).

KIDS KARATE Monday & Wednesday from 5-5:40 pm. Saturday 10:30 -11:00 AM

7-Years to 12 .‍ ‍$95 per month * (50 % off for second family member)

KICKBOXING Tuesday 6:30-7:30 pm

13 years up $100 per month

KIDS SPECIAL !!!!!!‍ ‍5 week trial for $125 includes uniform

TRY A FREE WEEK OF CLASSES !!!

IAIDO (JAPANESE SWORDSMANSHIP) Saturday at 8:20 am $50 per class. (block of 4 classes for $175) within 6 weeks

Adult karate students who wish to also practice Iaido (japanese swordsmanship), there is an additional $10 per mo.

‍ ‍*add’t Annual $125.00 insurance & membership due at time of registration.

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All Uniforms and Equipment available through karate dojo

INSTRUCTOR

Michael Polito has been practicing the martial arts for over 40 years. Starting in Okinawa Kenpo Karate, and then eventually finding his way to Kyokushinkai and World Oyama Karate led by Soshu Shigeru Oyama, and Saiko Shihan Yasuhiko Oyama, (original students of Mas Oyama-Kyokushinkai in Japan). Some of Michael’s past instructors have been, Shihan Mike Skinner, Teruyuki Higa Sensei, and currently as a student of Shihan Nagayasu Sakataka of the World Oyama Karate Dojo in Clifside Park, NJ

Michael now leads the World Oyama Karate - Hudson Vallley dojo in Poughkeepsie NY.