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Salem Shotokan Karate
Beginner
(Ages 10 and up)
Tuesdays and Thursdays 5 – 6 pm
Advanced
Tuesday 6 – 7 Thursday 6 – 7:30
All Ranks
Saturday 9 – 11 am
Training Costs
Class enrollment is $50.00 / month
Downtown Salem at
241 State Street
Salem, Oregon 977301
503.364.6951
Visitors are always welcome
Traditional Karate is a Japanese martial art. It is a lifetime activity that improves all aspects of physical fitness, promotes cognitive development and emotional stability. Karate improves self-image and self-control while teaching the value of discipline and personal defense strategies.
Unlike many martial arts, karate's foundation is in self-defense, not dueling or military engagement. Through training, students become more in tune with or aware of their immediate surroundings. This awareness allows the student to assess and avoid dangerous situations before physical confrontation takes place. The successful karate-ka never has to fight.
Traditional Karate is not related to the flamboyant, circus-like depictions of martial arts so prominent in movies and magazines. Karate is a serious physical activity just like any other; there is no magic or mysticism. The laws of physics and biomechanics govern its structure and the quality of the student's effort, practice and determination govern its performance.
The objective of karate is to improve the participant in both mind and body. The structure of the class promotes organized thinking patterns, critical evaluation, problem solving and listening skills along with robust physical training.
Traditional Karate is an individual activity. All the students perform at their own level yet the class operates as a group which stimulates a healthy camaraderie and unity among its members.
The Salem Shotokan Karate Club became an official dojo (school) of the American Amateur Federation here in Salem, Oregon in 1990. The AAKF along with 41 other national organizations throughout the world comprise the International Traditional Karate Federation
Instructor for the Salem Shotokan Karate Club
The club's instructor since 1992, Vince Nistico started his karate training in 1978. He is a fourth degree black belt. He is a nationally certified Regional Instructor, an internationally licensed tournament judge, and has a long history of successful teaching experience.
Vince also holds a B.S. in Physical Education and a M.S. in Biomechanics.
Beginner
(Ages 10 and up)
Tuesdays and Thursdays 5 – 6 pm
Advanced
Tuesday 6 – 7 Thursday 6 – 7:30
All Ranks
Saturday 9 – 11 am
Training Costs
Class enrollment is $50.00 / month
Downtown Salem at
241 State Street
Salem, Oregon 977301
503.364.6951
Visitors are always welcome
Traditional Karate is a Japanese martial art. It is a lifetime activity that improves all aspects of physical fitness, promotes cognitive development and emotional stability. Karate improves self-image and self-control while teaching the value of discipline and personal defense strategies.
Unlike many martial arts, karate's foundation is in self-defense, not dueling or military engagement. Through training, students become more in tune with or aware of their immediate surroundings. This awareness allows the student to assess and avoid dangerous situations before physical confrontation takes place. The successful karate-ka never has to fight.
Traditional Karate is not related to the flamboyant, circus-like depictions of martial arts so prominent in movies and magazines. Karate is a serious physical activity just like any other; there is no magic or mysticism. The laws of physics and biomechanics govern its structure and the quality of the student's effort, practice and determination govern its performance.
The objective of karate is to improve the participant in both mind and body. The structure of the class promotes organized thinking patterns, critical evaluation, problem solving and listening skills along with robust physical training.
Traditional Karate is an individual activity. All the students perform at their own level yet the class operates as a group which stimulates a healthy camaraderie and unity among its members.
The Salem Shotokan Karate Club became an official dojo (school) of the American Amateur Federation here in Salem, Oregon in 1990. The AAKF along with 41 other national organizations throughout the world comprise the International Traditional Karate Federation
Instructor for the Salem Shotokan Karate Club
The club's instructor since 1992, Vince Nistico started his karate training in 1978. He is a fourth degree black belt. He is a nationally certified Regional Instructor, an internationally licensed tournament judge, and has a long history of successful teaching experience.
Vince also holds a B.S. in Physical Education and a M.S. in Biomechanics.