East Valley Martial Arts karate students study the "fist-way" of the Okinawan people. Karate originated on the island of Okinawa (now part of Japan) when it was an independent country. This small territory or farmers and fishermen developed Karate (with influences from China) to protect their families, themselves, and their belongings. The techniques have been passed down from teacher to student for hundreds of years. They were gifted to us, and now we offer you the opportunity to become part of the tradition.

East Valley Martial Arts is a great place to learn!
Learn solid self defense techniques, confidence, discipline, fitness and traditional values...all while having fun!

We have classes for all ages, and offer weaponry for our advanced members. See our complete class list here.

Our instructors are very experienced, patient and enjoying sharing their knowledge and experience.

Our dojo provides a warm, friendly atmosphere were you will feel welcome and comfortable.

Not sure if its for you?
Try our no pressure Introductory Program. For only $30 you get one week of classes and a free uniform, just call to let us know when you are coming for your first class. Why not get started today?


Black Belts at Summer Camp 2007


East Valley Martial Arts Upcoming Events
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Most events are open to the public, so you may bring your family and friends to join the fun. If you have any questions, please ask one of the Shihans.

This months weapon: Nunchaku

Karate Summer Camp will take place in Missouri June 5-7. We have over a dozen students attending, two testing for their first level black belts and a few testing for higher levels of black belt. It’s a great experience. Due to the camp, we will not hold classes on Friday
the 5th or Saturday the 6th.


Thur 4th - no 5:50 class, All Ranks combined class at 6:35-8pm
Fri 5th - Dojo closed, no classes
Sat 6th -Dojo closed,no classes
Tue 9th - Kids all ranks at 5:35p (no 6:20p class)
Fri 12th -BBC 7pm
Sat 13th - Used Gear Sale Begins 10am
Mon 15th - Summer Weekly Schedule Begins
Thur 18th - Last Day to Pre-pay Fun Fri. for $10 ea. Last Day to place orders.
Fri 19th - Fun Friday Game Try-out Night 7-10p, ($15 reg., $10 pre-paid by Th.)
Sat 20th - Used Gear Sale Ends.
Mon 22nd - Oki. Field Trip Fundraising Committee Meeting 7pm.
Thur 25th - Teen Meeting (song) 6:35p. Teacher’s Meeting 7:30p
St 27th - Testing & Certificates 1p
July 4th - Dojo Closed, no classes

Read the Dojo Newsletter: The East Valley Kicker

Download the Calendar (pdf): East Valley Calendar
(Updated 06-03-09)

Download the Schedule (pdf): East Valley Martial Arts Schedule
(Updated 06-03-09)

  The Dojo Kun, a reading shared by most traditional Karate schools, is an overview of Karate's most important lessons.

1) Strive for a good moral character.
2) Keep an honest and sincere way.
3) Cultivate perseverance or a will for striving.
4) Develop a respectful attitude.
5) Restrain my physical abilities through spiritual attainment.

How to properly tie your belt!

Learn to count in Japanese!

Our style of Karate:

Shorin Ryu
(One of the styles from Okinawa)
We are a member of the United Ryukyu Kempo Alliance.

THIS
is Karate

by
Douglas Prost
(click here to read)

 

 

 
 

East Valley Martial Arts | 2401 E. Baseline Road Suite 98 | Gilbert, AZ 85234 | (480) 330-8886 | (480) 892-4240