After a number of years as a member of a large Japanese Karate organization, Karate-Do Kenwakan has emerged as a unique combination of traditional Japanese karate and modern western somatic movement science. This allows us to provide a comprehensive karate program that is personalized, professional and rewarding at every level. Our commitment is that our students leave each and every class with an increased sense of power, confidence, peace of mind and freedom that impacts every area of their lives. Our mission is to provide unparalleled excellence in the instruction of full contact Japanese karate such that it empowers people to discover and, ultimately, master themselves both on and off the mat. We accomplish this by maintaining traditional karate instruction in an environment rich in inquiry, innovation and the integration of leading edge somatic and western movement sciences. We teach kata (forms) in both empty–hand and traditional weapons (bo, tonfa, nunchuku and sai). We train our students in the skills and practice of self-defense and controlled sparring. Our dojo is family oriented and deeply connected to the community through our relationships with local schools and residents.