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    Well its all finished!  All the stress and anxiety over last Friday’s testing is over and done with.  And I’d like to say what an excellent job all our members that tested did on Friday Night.  Everyone came out and gave 110 percent in Friday nights testing at Ocala Karate & Fitness.  www.ocalashinbukan.com

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We had around 23 members Test on Friday night for ranks ranging from Yellow, Orange and Green Belts in Okinawan Shorin Ryu Karate.  Ocala Karate & Fitness is Ocala’s only Licensed and Certified “Seibukan” school.  We offer Ocala a chance to train in Traditional Okinawan Shorin Ryu Karate.

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 Okinawan Shorin Ryu was designed to be practiced over an entire lifetime.  The skills and lessons learned from Karate will continue to benefit our members through out the course of their life.  Not only does Okinawan Karate teach us how to defend ourselves from physical confrontations, but it also teaches problem solving and Self Motivation that can be applied to just about all aspects of life. 

    And it NEVER too late to start.  We have members that start at the age of 7, and some that start at the age of 53.  So if Karate is something that you have always wanted to try, but just never got around to it, it’s NEVER too late to start.  Our curriculum is set up to produce the ABSOLUTE BEST ! !  The only thing that is REQUIRED, is 110 Percent EFFORT !  Without constantly pushing yourself to do better- To be better- To be stronger- To be faster, you will never truly blossom into what you “Could” be.  And by teaching our members to do this very thing, it begins to spill over into life itself.  It changes the way we look at our daily lives.  If you don’t get up every morning and be the absolute best you can be, why bother doing anything.  If your not going to do it the best that you can, why do it only half as well as you could.  That’s the way you have to look at your Karate training.  Be the ABSOLUTE BEST you can be, and everything else will fall into place.  Just keep training hard everyone and one day you too will see what I am always talking about. 

 Check back in a few days and we’ll have pictures from testing posted for all to see.  Our Student of the Month Page will come online next month too.  And for those of you that have not registered for the Online curriculum don’t wait any longer.  There is so much useful information and video’s available to our website members to make training here at Ocala Karate & Fitness the absolute BEST martial arts studio in Ocala.  Once again, congratulations to everyone on a great test, and a SPECIAL congrats to our 2 members that tested in Kobudo directly after the Karate test.  You guys did great, and keep up the hard work. 

 Can’t wait to see everyone tomorrow night in class.  Get rested up, cause we have a lot to cover.

     Robby Bray

Hello everyone. First off I just want to mention how excited both Jaime and I are about how supportive all of our members are here at Ocala Karate & Fitness.

Real Training, for REAL Self Defense

When Jaime and I decided to open the studio last January, we were really nervous with the economy being what it was, and people cutting back on activities. Well the old saying of always follow your heart and you will always succeed could not have been more true.
Here we are now with one of the fastest growing martial arts studio’s in town. I’ve watched with sadness, so many schools shut down and go out of business over the last year and I just really want to say thanks again for all of our members continued support in our programs.
Last night in our Self Defense, I was really starting to see our members progress. Last nights drills were a ton of FUN to watch, because the drills are now starting to set in. THAT is what our training is all about! Being better than we were last week. And the really cool part is, members are not only losing weight, getting stronger,faster, and well balanced. They are having fun while they are doing it.
THAT is what leads to success. I’d just like to say how proud I am of everyone giving 110% in our programs.
A very wise man once told me “It’s a whole lot easier to find something easier to do.”
Remember that and you guys and gals will always end up on TOP.
Thanks for reading and until next time.
Robby Bray
“Doryoku No Seishin O Yashinau Koto”
(To Foster The Spirit Of Effort)

Here we go rolling into the month of May and we couldn’t be more excited about what’s in store for our members here at Ocala Karate & Fitness.  Not only are most of our members taking advantage of the Cardio Fitness class along with their Karate training, but several have jumped into the Ryukyu Kobudo Class as well.

Ryukyu Kobudo is the ancient form of Okinawan Weapons that can be traced back over 400 years.  The system is centered around the Kun, or Bo, which is roughly a 6 foot wooden staff.  I tell all of our students that Okinawan Kobudo is for the serious person that is really wanting to push themselves to their limit.  Not only does Kobudo build rock solid stances through leg and Core strength, but begins to really expand on the students understanding of body dynamics and power generation.

Tamayose Sensei is VERY Particular

And the DETAIL ! !  One of the reasons that Kobudo is much more difficult to learn is the fact that you are trying to utilize and make your body one with an object that is NOT a part of you.  It takes so much concentration on the small things that will eventually add up to something so amazing that only the Kobudo Practitioner is even aware exists!

Ocala Karate & Fitness is a Licensed and Recognized Tesshinkan School.  The Tesshinkan, is the Ryukyu Kobudo organization that was created by Sensei Tamayose Hidemi of Okinawa Japan.  In fact, we are one of only two, recognized Tesshinkan Schools currently in the United States.  (The other is located North of Ocala in Anthony Fl)

We are always looking to add members to our small group of Tesshinkan members, but need to remind all that are interested how serious our training is.  I remind everyone, every class, how important it is to give 110% every time you are on the floor.  Yes it is hard, and exhausting, but one day you will look back at all the time you put in on the floor, doing the drills and trying to get to where you can do the technique correctly.  We all want to look back and KNOW that we did our BEST, every minute we were on the floor.   Every Kihon, every Kata, and every Kumite drill.

There is no greater feeling than at the end of class, looking around and knowing that you just gave everything you had.  This is what makes a dojo special.  All walks of life, all trades, come together for one thing.  To be the BEST we can be at something special.

At the end of the day, it feels great! !

To Learn REAL Karate Takes PATIENCE ! !

 EVERYONE TESTING SHOULD BE PROUD ! ! !

  I’d just like to start this out by saying I have never been MORE Proud of a group of our members during testing.  You guys, and gals, did GREAT! !

  Okinawan Karate is something that takes SO much dedication that most people don’t realize how much time and focus it takes to learn everything required to advance to the next level.  Everyone had a great test and should wear there new belts with PRIDE. 

  Testing started and 6:00 and last about 45 minutes.  We had around 14 members testing, and once again, everyone did a fantastic job.  Remember, at the early stages of our training only limited knowledge is demonstrated.  So if you mess up a little or step with the wrong foot, it’s a big concern right now.  Later on in your training as you advance to intermediate and advanced levels, it becomes a different story.  At that point in your training the foot work and technique is much more critical and REQUIRED in order to advance.  Www.ocalashinbukan.com

   Afterwards, we had 4 of our members stay and test for their next rank in Ryukyu Kobudo.  For those of you not familiar with this, Kobudo is the use of ancient weapons.  Ryukyu Kobudo is an incredibly difficult art to learn and takes many, many years of hard work and dedication in order to properly utilize these Okinawan weapons with a basic level of proficiency.    However,the rewards and benefits that a regular student of Kobudo learns from this practice are PRICELESS.  

All it takes is a little "Effort"

    Through Kobudo, the student learns more about themselves and their body than anything else.  Once one understands themselves, and how to make their own body generate these incredible levels of power, their Karate is then amplified.  It’s a feeling that only someone practicing this art is capable of understanding.  Before I started studying Kobudo, I had no idea that I could get so in tune with the way my body works “together” to generate power.  Learning to make many muscle groups work together, without exerting too much energy is the key. 

  For more information on Ryukyo Kobudo and the Ocala Tesshinkan, feel free to contact me anytime. 

    Lastly, I just want to say thanks to everyone in our Self Defense Program for really turning this class into what it is becoming.  For those of you that have not seen it yet check out the video.  This Class is AWESOME ! ! www.ocalaselfdefense.com 

  Well we are having an awesome Feb up here at Ocala Karate & Fitness.  www.ocalashinbukan.com  All of our members are training so hard and its such a good thing to see positive things happening for them.   I am seeing members every night now making such huge gains in their training.  Whether it be balance, strength, stamina, cardio conditioning, or just basic understanding of concepts, our members are really making some big steps.  And I couldn’t be happier. 

  All of our classes are filling up with smiling faces and it just really makes Jaime and I happy to see how much fun everyone is having at our school.  This is what teaching these classes are all about.  Seeing the rewards and advances that everyone is starting to make.  It doesn’t matter whether you are in Karate, Cardio, Weapons, or Self Defense; the positive things that are happening are happening everywhere. 

  We really want to thank ALL of our members too for speaking so highly of us through out the community.  Everywhere Jaime and I go now, everyone tells us that all they hear are good things about Ocala Karate & Fitness. 

  Next month our Karate members will get a chance to raise their heads up high and advance to their next rank.  March 12thwill be our next testing for advancement.  It looks like we are going to have a full testing to, with around 20 members testing.  For our members that attend on a regular basis, it takes about 3-4 months to advance between belts.  Having said that, its a really big deal when our members are ready.  Good luck to everyone that is testing.  I know you will do well.

   A special congrats to our Self Defense members too as we push into week 9 of the Self Defense class.  Everyone has done exceptionally well, and are going to really be amazed with themselves over the next 4 weeks as we begin to really crank that class up.  It’s going to be nice when they get to look back on their first week and remember how they struggled just to react to someone assaulting them, to now, the programed response system that has already been wired into them.  That’s what makes this class so unique.  It is highly effective, highly efficient, and very easy to learn.  WWW.ocalaselfdefense.com 

      Stop by and see for yourself why Ocala Karate & Fitness is quickly becoming Ocala’s go to place for all your Karate Fitness, and Self Defense needs.

  Well here we are finishing up week #8 of 2010 at Ocala Karate & Fitness.  www.ocalashinbukan.com   This year has already started out on a pace that I think all of our members can verify is nothing short from to be expected.   Our classes this year are out of the gate and running.  We want to say thanks to every0ne of our members that come out to class 2-3 nights per week and give us exactly what we give them.  100% ! !   Anything less than 100% at Ocala Karate & Fitness just is not accepted. 

  We are here to give Ocala its absolute BEST in Okinawan Shorin Karate and Self Defense.  Our programs are structured and designed for beginner students and build them up with all the basic skills needed to allow for the progression to an advanced level.  We never rush our members for advancement or pre-mature rank recognition.  At Ocala Karate & Fitness all rank is earned.  Not purchased.  By strictly enforcing these principles, our members become some of the best trained martial artist in our area.

Real Training, for REAL Self Defense

If traditional Karate is not your main interest, jump into our Self Defense class that is held every Tuesday and Thursday at 7:00.  This non traditional Self Defense classes teaches everything that ANYONE really wanting to learn “Real” Self Defense will need.  This class is fully Certified and Licensed, and is quickly becoming Ocala Karate & Fitness’s most popular class.  Not only will you build Self Confidence and Self Esteem from this class, but you will also get fit and shape at the same time. 

 Ever wonder why those UFC guys look so fit?  Well its really no secret.  If you get on the floor and train with us a 2-3 times per week, you too can get into shape FAST and enjoy some of the benefits that those pro fighters are enjoying.  Remember, Ocala Karate and Fitness has so many different Programs to choose from, that we CAN and WILL get you not only in the best physical shape of your life, but mentally as well.  All it takes is for YOU to make the choice to CHANGE the way you are living now.  Once you make the choice, you will never look back again.

  Ocala Karate & Fitness is open Monday through Thursday from 5:00 to 8:00.   We are here  to help make a difference in Ocala, and look forward to hearing from you soon.  Make the call now, so we can get you started.  352-694-6304.  Or check us out online at www.ocalaselfdefense.com 

                                                                             Quit walking the fence and make your choice NOW.  You won’t be sorry.

                                                                                                        Robby Bray

 Hello Everybody,

  I just wanted to say how excited we are here at Ocala Karate & Fitness.  www.ocalashinbukan.com  Next week marks our FIRST official Year in business and man are we growing.  Ocala Karate & Fitness is Ocala’s Premier martial arts school.  If you don’t believe it just stop by anytime and see for yourself. 

  We offer more variety in our programs and have more to offer than anyone else in town.  We teach AUTHENTIC Okinawan Karate and Kobudo, but also offer if not the best, one of the best Cardio Fitness classes available.  New this year, Ocala Karate & Fitness has introduced its Self Defense Black Belt Program and what a class this has turned out to be.  www.ocalaselfdefense.com

  This class has really turned into a popular class as it hits on “real Life” self defense skills and situations that could really make the difference between a bad situation, and a really, really bad situation.  We’ve been going for 1 month now, and everyone in this class needs to really buckle their seatbelt, because next week we really start turning it on!

Ocala karate & Fitness Self Defense Program

  Our Juniors class now has hit about 12 members and is growing at a rapid pace too.  This class is for ages 11-13 and is really a fun class.  These junior guys and girls are not only benefiting from all the core principles that Okinawan Karate and teach, but also are beginning to learn some real Self Defense skills that will always be available to them if ever needed. 

    These are some of the life building skills and benefits that can only learned at first class martial arts training facility.  At Ocala Karate & Fitness we specialize in doing just that.  Teaching Karate and Fitness.  We are NOT an after school pick up or daycare center.  We take pride in doing what we do best, and that is teaching Okinawan Karate to those who truly wish to learn some of these amazing Life Changing exercises.

  So whether your looking to learn yourself, or to put someone you care about in class, call us today at 352-694-6304 and find out for yourself just how we can help you create something special. 

                                                                                                      Until next week

                                                                                     Robby and Jaime Bray

Here we go everybody.

We’re wrapping up week #3 in the Self Defense class here at Ocala Karate & Fitness.  www.ocalashinbukan.com.   We’re happy to see that 4 more people joined the class this week and we all had a real good workout Tuesday night.  Tomorrow nights class is going to have everyone leaving with a smile too.  We are going to be working on some really fun drills that are not only really neat to practice, but will begin to develop our members timing and distance.

These are some of the most critical things any Self Defense class must get across to its members.  We have to know how to move, which way to move, and what to do AFTER we move.  And Ocala Karate and Fitness’s Self Defense Black Belt Program delivers exactly that.

Now I know that many of you might not think that you can do this stuff, but trust me when I say that its not hard to learn.  All of these drills have been designed for exactly that!  This is not a course for mixed martial arts or professional fighters.  This program has been designed for everyday 8-5 professionals that are looking to better themselves in many different ways.

Anyone can do this!

This Program is also a really good program to get your sons or daughters involved in before they go off to college.  At least they and you will be able to move away with the peace of mind that they have been professionally trained to defend themselves if need be.  Now what more could you ask for out of a Self Defense program?  www.ocalaselfdefense.com.  How about getting in shape too.

That’s right !  Not only will this Program have you feeling confident about yourself, but it will have you looking your best too.  That’s because all the drills we do in class are really HUGE calorie hogs.  So that means not only are you learning how to defend yourself, but your also getting in shape at the same time.  And if that’s not enough.  All of our Self Defense members have access to ALL the Cardio Classes as well.

So don’t keep putting this off.  Give yourself the ease of mind that you deserve.  Come down to Ocala Karate & Fitness and let us help you get into the best form of your life.

This place is awesome! !

Ocala Karate & Fitness   352-694-6304

Self Defense Black Belt Program

 We’re rolling into week #2 in Ocala Karate & Fitness’s Self Defense Program and everyone in class is going to notice the pace pick up a bit.  Now I know it’s only week 2 in our Self Defense Class, but everyone attending is going to notice the steady progression every week of this class.  We are beginning at the ground level with very basic fundamental drills that will take our Self Defense members from not knowing how to throw the first punch or kick in a self defense situation to being able to strike an opponent with the right power and authority needed to end a violent situation.

     This week’s class is going to build off of the basic punching combinations learned last week, by adding two new ones into the series.  As the class moves on, these combinations too will help build striking speed and power in our members.  Also this week we will be adding defensive measures against different choking attacks.  Like the striking drills, these drills will also begin basic and then build into more complex and more intense drills that will increase our members strength and confidence over the course of the program.

  The other great thing about this class is that it is a complete THREE year program.  Now you might ask yourself just what exactly does all that mean and how does that benefit our students?  For starters:  This is not a limited or set program, so just when you start to understand what is going on, the class won’t end.  This will allow our Self defense members to continue becoming more comfortable, more confident, and more capable of defending themselves from just about ANY situation that he/she might find themselves in.

      The other thing this means is that our Self defense members get to advance physically as well.  This means that by staying in the program they will be getting more exercise and becoming more fit.  The drills will continue to increase over time and in intensity to help our Self Defense defense members tone up and lose weight at the same time too.  It’s only common sense to realize that ultimately, being able to defend yourself also means you have to be in better shape.  One more reason why this program is becoming as popular here in Ocala as it has. 

  Ocala Karate & Fitness’s Self Defense Program is held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7:00.  For more information on this amazing new progam, check us out at www.ocalaselfdefense.com or www.ocalakaratefitness.com .  Or just stop by in person and see for yourself why every week we continue to position ourselves as Ocala’s Premier Martial Arts School.

                                                                                                 Hope to see you soon

                                                                                                      Robby and Jaime Bray

     Well its official now.  Ocala Karate & Fitness will be kicking off the new year in 2010 with 2 new programs.  Both of these programs are guaranteed winners.  We’re excited to officially launch the Fighting Fit Boot Camp fitness program, and the Self Defense Black Belt Program.  Both of these programs are stand alone classes at Ocala Karate & Fitness, and will benefit a wide variety of members.

     Both programs are a fast paced action packed hour of explosive high calorie training.  Which ever one best fits you is up for you to decide.

Fighting Fit Boot Camp Logo

    Fighting Fit Boot Camp   This program is designed to get you back in shape quick.  By utilizing some of the best fat burning, muscle toning drills available, this program will help you lose weight and get back in shape fast.  Our program has two Licenced instructors, Jaime and Robby Bray, that will be leading the boot camp classes. Call Jaime for more information at 694-6304, or check out the national website at http://fightingfitbootcamp.com/

     Self Defense Black Belt Program  This program is geared towards anyone wanting to learn practical street self defense.  Intended for for every day people, this program will give you not only self confidence, but a fighting chance against a dangerous situation if it should ever occur.  Focusing techniques that really work against a wide variety of situations, this class is really something that you can not afford NOT to take.  Designed to work for Women and Men, this program will have you up on your feet and able to “Really” defend yourself in only a few months time.  Ocala Karate & Fitness is the ONLY Licensed Self Defense Black Belt Program in Marion County and 1 of only 3 in the state of Florida.  So call now to schedule an appointment and see for first hand why Ocala Karate & Fitness is becoming Ocala’s Premiere Self Defense Fitness Center. 

  http://selfdefenseblackbelt.com/

Self Defense Black Belt Program