WORKOUT, ACHIEVE, GROW
Our Classes & Our Way
Oakstrong Martial Arts offers classes covering each of the different aspects of Tang Soo Do karate. Come experience the power of positive reinforcement – while getting a good workout, enhancing the ability to defend yourself and learning an ancient art.
Currently we offer our regularly scheduled classes at our studio, a unique karate/weapons class, advanced classes for our experienced students, and self-defense seminars.
Come take a class with us…
- Basic Karate & Self-Defense – Wednesdays 5:30-7pm at our studio in downtown Santa Cruz. Come check us out – beginners welcome, you can enroll at any time and your first class is free.
- Karate, Weapons & Self-Defense – Saturdays 10-11:30am at our studio in Scotts Valley. A unique class taught in highly controlled, super-safe environment. Beginners welcome – your first class is free and practice weapons are provided.
- Self-Defense Seminars – Special 1-day seminars open to individuals or tailored to the needs of your team – here’s all the info…
Each class employs a mix of stretching, warm-up, karate techniques, self-defense strategies, and qigong exercises.
Oakstrong’s karate instruction employs various formats to teach skills – basic techniques, multi-technique combinations, movement training, traditional forms, and free sparring in a safe and noncompetitive environment.
In each class you will see, hear and practice the physical and energetic aspects of Tang Soo Do karate that display the art and enable the potential to generate and transmit qigong energy. Along the way you will gain confidence, strength, and in no small way make it possible to defend yourself.
Classes are small for personal instruction, and the other students form a wonderful support system and community.
Each type of class follows a standardized basic-to-advanced curriculum that provides the opportunity for you to learn and grow at your own pace and ability. Curriculum is comprehensive from beginner to black belt and beyond.
Classes are open to men, women and serious young adults. New students are welcome to join at any time. Beginners need no special uniform or equipment, just a curious nature and a desire to learn. All techniques are explained and demonstrated to help students at every skill level achieve and enjoy.
To find out more, check out the general class descriptions below.