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O.S.R.K.K.A Karate (Okinawan Shorin Ryu Karatedo Kobudo Academy)
4.8 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Hagerstown, Maryland
Part of Shorin-Ryu Karate
Affiliated dojo — reviews and the dojo's own info point to a recognized Karate style organization or franchise (think Shotokan/JKA, Kyokushin, Goju-Ryu, Isshinryu, Tiger Schulmann's or Villari's). If lineage matters to you, ask which style and organization the dojo belongs to, and under whom the head sensei earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Weapons / kobudo traditional weapons (kobudo) classes — kata with the bo, sai, and nunchaku, taught with control and discipline
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule osrkkamartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (717) 262-3331
Hours
| Monday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My one son has extreme anxiety/bipolar disorder and Mr Eric takes his time to give my son the extra help if he needs it.”
“Great school with patient instructors who made a huge difference in my disabled teenager's life.”
“Sensei Eric and April work hard with their students most of all i love is they give one on one attention to the kids .”
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What students say
“Great school with patient instructors who made a huge difference in my disabled teenager's life.”
“very friendly and welcoming environment, apt seating area where we parents can also see kids practicing.”
“They are learning karate, another language, the importance of details, being respectful, and still having fun!”
“Sensei Eric is a fantastic Instructor, I took Shorin Ryu many years ago and Sensei Eric has started me over focusing on the basics.”
“I have noticed that my children love to practice at home on there own because of there inspiring Sensai.”
“Sensei Eric is a fantastic Instructor, I took Shorin Ryu many years ago and Sensei Eric has started me over focusing on the basics.”
From the reviews
Sensei Eric is very passionate about the art of Okinawan Karate and is able to inspire his students to share his passion. My sons have been studying with him for five months. Their training has increased their flexibility, balance and concentration.
Eric is a good teacher for karate. You will learn all the techniques of shorin Ryu. His Dojo is nice and neat and very clean. A friendly environment to be at. You won’t be disappointed and I would recommend to come learn karate here.
Sensei Eric is a fantastic Instructor, I took Shorin Ryu many years ago and Sensei Eric has started me over focusing on the basics. I love the traditional approach that he takes and has a real passion for Okinawan Karate, it is contagious, and you will want to learn more and more.
Eric has been really great with my kids, incredibly patient but still firm. They are learning karate, another language, the importance of details, being respectful, and still having fun! I’m very grateful for him and his acadamy.
Your first Karate class at O.S.R.K.K.A Karate (Okinawan Shorin Ryu Karatedo Kobudo Academy)
Nervous about walking into a Karate dojo for the first time? Almost everyone is, and a good sensei expects beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, punches, and kicks — not hard sparring. Step to the side whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot. What to bring: water, and a mouthguard if you have one — many dojos lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi and the belt your dojo awards you. Kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the sensei. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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