About Us
Okinawan Karate
Okinawan Karate is the original karate. Karate means “empty hand” and that indicates the practitioner does not use weapons, other than their own body parts. Most Okinawan styles fit under the parent systems which are known as Shorin Ryu, Gojo Ryu and Uechi Ryu. While other styles exist, these three are the most dominant.
Karate practitioners train to be physically strong and tenaciously efficient fighters. The only real secret in karate is that in order to achieve this, you must master yourself. Karate practitioners are a benefit to their communities, because being a good person is the most efficient and effective self-defense technique.
Every culture has developed systems for unarmed combat and personal defense. Okinawan karate has proven to be one of the most complete systems because it includes hand and foot striking, grappling and is a system that can be practiced well into your advanced years. Okinawan karate is a life long endeavor.
OUR SERVICES
Martial Arts Supplies
Offering uniforms, weapons, and training equipment
Flexible Payment Plans
Monthly, family rates and per diem rates
Shorin Ryu Reihokan Karate
A prestigious, time-tested original karate style
Self-Defense Instrution
Self Defense is the primary focus of karate instruction. Mini-course in Self Defense are also offered.
Weapons
6 traditional Okinawa weapons are taught. Okinawa weapons take a life time to master and are essential to mastery of karate.
Fitness
Martial arts training is a rigorous, low-impact aerobic activity. The workouts also include stretching and strength building.
Years of Experience
Smiling Students
Past/Present
Northern California
Affiliate Dojos
Happy Staff
OUR LINEAGE
Sensei Bernie Kelly
4th Dan
Cottonwood, CA
Kelly's Martial Arts -
Cottonwood
Kyoshi Mike Evans
7th Dan
Chico, CA
Hanshi Naonobu Ahagon
10th Dan
Naha, Okinawa, Japan
HAPPY CLIENTS
“Bernie Kelly is an exceptional Sensei and runs a great dojo. We are proud to be associated with him..”
Mike Evans
7th Dan
“The Women's Self Defense Class rocks!.”
Christie Sartori
“Good friend, good instructor..”
George Steffenson
5th Degree
CONTACT US
Opening Hours
Our Address
20595 Gas Point Rd
Cottonwood, CA, 96022
email:
Tuesdays and Thursdays
All Students
Kids (5-10 yrs) 4:30 to 5:30 PM
Tweens and Teens 5:30 to 6:30 PM
Adults (16yrs +) 6:30 to 8:00 PM
CONTACT US
Class Times
Our Address
20633 Gas Point Rd. Suite H
Cottonwood, CA, 96022
email:
(530) 410-2263
Beginning Karate
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Beg. Kids (5-10 yrs) 4:00 to 5:00 PM
Beg. Tweens and Teens 5:00 to 6:00 PM
Beg. Adults (16yrs +) 6:00 to 7:00 PM
Int. Adults 7:00 to 8:00 PM
Intermediate and Advanced Students
Mondays and Wednesdays
Int. Kids (5 -9yrs) 4:00 to 5:00PM
Int. Tweens and Teens 5:00 to 6:00PM
Weapons or Adv. Adults 7:00 to 8:00PM
Women Only
Mondays and Wednesdays 6:00 to 7:00PM