 The Baxter Karate-Do, Inc. has been open since 1988. We are a member of the Ryukyu Bujutsu Kenyu Doyukai-U.S.A./Okinawan Martial Arts Research Federation-U.S.A., under Hanshi Toshihiro Oshiro. The school is affectionately referred to as the Dojo by the students. The Baxter Dojo offers a program of study in Okinawan Karate and Okinawan Weapons. However, due to the vast experience of Sensei Baxter, students are given a very rich exposure to the Martial Arts. They learn specifically Shima-Ha Shorin-Ryu Karate and Yamanni Chinen-Ryu Bojutsu; but the diversity of the curriculum allows students to practice other styles of Karate, including the sport of Karate, Weapons and Jujutsu as taught by Sensei Baxter.
KARATE FOR KIDS AND TEENS
The self-image, self-confidence, self-discipline, and self-control your child develops will determine the level of happiness and success he or she will be allowed to experience as an adult. The Martial Arts can aid your child in developing all of the above qualities and more, leading to a healthier, happier, and more successful life. We can also help your child attain:
- Improved Grades
- Leadership Skills
- Respect for Others
- Increased Concentration
- Coordination & Dexterity
- Goal Setting & Achievement
 Martial Arts training also gives children something gravely needed in today’s world; the strength not only to say “NO” to drugs and to negative, potentially harmful peer pressure, but to also back up their words with deeds. Our young students become leaders of their peer groups, not the compliant followers who must do whatever is necessary to appease the group, to fit in, to be accepted. The Martial Arts offer your child many benefits that are critically needed in today’s world.
KARATE FOR ADULTS
The Martial Arts are an exciting, unique, and multi-faceted blend of physical, mental, and spiritual qualities. This allows them to offer many life-changing benefits not found in any other activity. They are fun, yet challenging, capable of of honing you gradually into the best shape of your life. They will enable you to control your weight, gain greater energy and stamina, develop a strong, toned, healthy body, and fight premature aging; resulting in a longer, fuller, and more exciting life.
The Martial Arts were originally developed from man's instinct for self-preservation. But, as an art, it must also develop the whole person: physically, mentally and spiritually. A way of life that eventually becomes a life-time marathon.
Martial Arts can be practiced at any age and require no special equipment, facilities or other people to practice. Plus they give you the ultimate in self-defense. Martial Arts also offer self-control and self-discipline, which are critical to achieving success at anything important in life. They also enable you to achieve mental calmness in emergencies and to better manage stress. They instill leadership skills and give you the confidence necessary to enjoy more of life.
The Martial Arts are also a great place to meet wholesome, new friends. Here you can find a positive, healthy life style for yourself and your family. |
