| PERSONAL WELCOME LETTER FROM SHIHAN MARIO ROSS CHIEF INSTRUCTOR AT THE TUSKET SHOTOKAN KARATE - DO DOJO |
Welcome to the Shotokan Karate Do Dojo
The purpose of this letter is to provide you with a brief insight into the association and act as an
introduction to the fascinating art of Shotokan Karate. As well as being one of the most effective
forms of self-defence, helping you gain confidence you need to deal with threatening situations,
karate will also enable you to fitter and healthier while helping to alleviate the stresses of living in
today's challenging environment.
The word 'karate' is a Japanese word which when translated literally means empty hand. This in
fact, aptly describes the art that systematically combines numerous blocks, strikes and kicks to
produce a remarkable system of unarmed combat.
The Shotokan Karate Do Dojo
The Shotokan Karate Do Dojo is a friendly supportive school which, through its regular
introductory beginners courses presents an ideal opportunity for you to start and progress in the
art of karate. Our aim is to promote traditional Shotokan Karate in a friendly training environment.
Beginners' Courses
The school holds regular introductory beginners' courses combining both traditional karate and
simple self-defence techniques. These are specifically designed to cater for people who have never
had any experience in the martial arts and usually consist of a variety of participants, young and not
so young, male and female.
The courses are friendly ; to people who have not recently participated in any form of physical
activity and cater for those of all ages (5 years and over).
Commencing with basic exercises and karate techniques a beginners' course will prepare the
student for the first grading examination. It should be added however, that a number of students
have reached black belt with many others on their way to this high level of achievement.
Ladies Self-Defence
Also popular are the regular ladies self-defence courses which aim to build confidence, promote
awareness and provide participants with a number of simple, but effective, self-defence techniques.
These classes are also used as fund raisers for non-profit organizations and are available upon
request.
Please contact me if you request more information on our Karate School.
Shihan Mario Ross, 6th Dan Shotokan Karate
The purpose of this letter is to provide you with a brief insight into the association and act as an
introduction to the fascinating art of Shotokan Karate. As well as being one of the most effective
forms of self-defence, helping you gain confidence you need to deal with threatening situations,
karate will also enable you to fitter and healthier while helping to alleviate the stresses of living in
today's challenging environment.
The word 'karate' is a Japanese word which when translated literally means empty hand. This in
fact, aptly describes the art that systematically combines numerous blocks, strikes and kicks to
produce a remarkable system of unarmed combat.
The Shotokan Karate Do Dojo
The Shotokan Karate Do Dojo is a friendly supportive school which, through its regular
introductory beginners courses presents an ideal opportunity for you to start and progress in the
art of karate. Our aim is to promote traditional Shotokan Karate in a friendly training environment.
Beginners' Courses
The school holds regular introductory beginners' courses combining both traditional karate and
simple self-defence techniques. These are specifically designed to cater for people who have never
had any experience in the martial arts and usually consist of a variety of participants, young and not
so young, male and female.
The courses are friendly ; to people who have not recently participated in any form of physical
activity and cater for those of all ages (5 years and over).
Commencing with basic exercises and karate techniques a beginners' course will prepare the
student for the first grading examination. It should be added however, that a number of students
have reached black belt with many others on their way to this high level of achievement.
Ladies Self-Defence
Also popular are the regular ladies self-defence courses which aim to build confidence, promote
awareness and provide participants with a number of simple, but effective, self-defence techniques.
These classes are also used as fund raisers for non-profit organizations and are available upon
request.
Please contact me if you request more information on our Karate School.
Shihan Mario Ross, 6th Dan Shotokan Karate
