First: July summer camps July 10-14 and July 24-28. Plenty of space still available, but they are filling up! Sign up now! Second: WE ARE CLOSED FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 4TH! Every summer we shut down one week to provide a little respite for our instructors. The week varies by year and […]
Modernizing the Martial Arts: Part 3
In part one of this series we discussed modernizing the behavior modifications of the traditional Martial Art school. Then, in part two we discussed adapting the curriculum for working with the special needs of the student. In part three we will be discussing the usage of technology in the classroom. This concept – technology – […]
Our New Reality
We face an unprecedented challenge. One World Karate sits in a unique niche in an underrepresented minority, in a state that largely doesn’t seem to care about them. Children who need physical, occupational, and other forms of therapy are being denied these essential services because the state has cut funding to an alarming degree. They […]
Modernizing the Martial Arts, Part 2
Modernizing Martial Arts , part 2 In Part 1 of Modernizing the Martial Arts, I discussed the outdated concepts of punitive traditions in Martial Art schools. I explained how we are going to change that in One World Karate, and why. In Part 2 I aim to explain how 1WK is going to adapt the […]
Modernizing the Martial Arts, Part 1
Modernizing the Martial Arts, Part 1 Before the Gracies came along and turned the Martial Art world on it’s ear (often literally with a two leg take down and a side mount), the operative word was “Tradition”. There was a whole lot of arguing over what styles were best, but in the end an overwhelmingly large […]
One World Karate Winter Fundraiser
One World Karate Winter Fundraiser We are raising funds for specialty equipment this year, including balance boards and balls, therapy benches, and more! All so we can continue to be the best program for students with special needs in all of Austin. Raffle tickets for sale! Multiple chances to win on each ticket! Ticket cost: […]
WINTER CAMP!
WINTER CAMP! This year we are holding a week long Winter Camp for all ages!! We are holding a half day camp from Monday, December 26 to Friday, December 30. The camp runs from 9:00AM to Noon each day. This years camp is JEDI WARRIOR TRAINING! We will learn about the Jedi code of […]