About Rick |
With over 20 years of karate training, Rick has traveled the world learning from karate's elite. His no nonsense approach to karate cuts through the myths and fallacies found in the karate world providing practical and effective methods.
Training offered for Adults: Self Defense You will learn highly effective self preservation methods and concepts to protect yourself in a variety of situations. Learn to feel safe and be able to protect yourself and your loved ones. Tailored to your specific size and physical ability you'll learn techniques that work for YOU! Machida Karate For MMA and Fitness Machida Karate was developed by Chinzo and Lyoto Machida to be both effective in and out of the ring. Rick was one of the first Machida Karate Affiliated Instructors in the country! He will show you their proven techniques in this intense but fun and safe workout. If you ever wanted to train like an MMA athlete this program is for you. Machida Karate is an unique way to both get in shape and learn effective fighting techniques. Shotokan Karate Kata Application Breakdown and Analysis Want to learn more about your favorite kata? Rick will show you practical application of kata techniques (bunkai) from a self defense point of view. His unique approach to kata brings reality to kata that is unlike standard kata bunkai theories. Learn kata the way it was meant to be learned. Karate for stress relief and fitness Using traditional methods and training techniques to focus your mind and body. Punch and kick your way to better mental and physical fitness. Training offered for Kids: Competition Training Have a tournament coming up? Brush up on your kata or kumite with personalized attention. Learn effective point sparring drills and techniques that will take your kumite to the next level. |
CREDENTIALS |
• 4th Degree Black Belt Shotokan Karate
• Certified Machida Karate Instructor • 2001 National AAU Karate Champion |
LESSONS AVAILABLE |
Adults
• Practical Self Defense Through Karate • Machida Karate for MMA and Fitness. • Karate Kata Application Breakdown. • Karate For Stress Relief and Fitness Kids • Competition Training for kata and kumite. |
RATES |
• $60 1 Hr.
• 3 pack - 1 Hr. Sessions for $150 • 10 pack - 1 Hr. Sessions for $500 |