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Summit Martial Arts is the only International Karate Kobudo Federation Dojo in Ohio. What that means for you is that you get the highest Karate education possible. We are certified to teach curriculm which is standardized accross the globe. As part of the International Shorin Ryu Karate Kobudo Federation, you also get access to the online video library of detailed instruction so you can practice and study at home or brush up on your skills. 
As a Certified dojo, we are committed to preserving Matsumura Shorin Ryu Karate & Kobudo, the vision and teaching methods. To that end, we teach Karate as a realistic method of self-defense and not as a tournament sport.

Okinawan Shorin Ryu Karate (空手) is a martial art developed in Okinawan, and influenced by Kung Fu, particularly Fujian White Crane and Tiger systems. Karate is now predominantly a striking art using punching, kicking, knee strikes, elbow strikes and open-hand techniques such as knife-hands, spear-hands and palm-heel strikes. Students learn individual techniques correctly Kihon, Kata & Waza combinations of skills put together, and kickboxing, sparring or kumite. Kyoshi Riedmiller teaches Matsumura Shorin Ryu, Goju Ryu, Okinawa White Crane  
Kobudō refers to the weapon systems of Okinawan martial arts. These systems can have from one to as many as a dozen weapons in their curriculum, among the bō or staff, sai (three-pronged truncheon), tonfa (handled club), kama (sickle), and nunchaku (two rope- or chain-connected sticks), tambo (short stick), the Jo (middle length staff) and the eku (boat oar of traditional Okinawan design). Padded weapons are used beginning students. Shinken Taira Kobudo system ​

Many don't know much about real Karate because they trained in sport or McDojo since they're kids. The essence of Okinawan Karate has always been real-life effectiveness, and it is very similar to modern military close combat systems: simple, lethal and practical.
Techniques that could literally save your life and your family during a real street confrontation or break in. You can start the program at any time and participate in any class without previous experience and, since safety is our number one concern. 
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 influenced by many fighting systems going back thousands of years, and many battlefields; Kung fu, Muay Thai kickboxing, Japanese Jujitsu, American boxing, Kobudo (Weapons), Kenjitsu, grappling, molding it into one very flexible system that provides our students with an extremely effective way to defend themselves while getting in the best shape of their lives.

​Consisent attendance, and practice are essential if efficiency is to be gained in the fundamentals class. Repetition is key to mastery. Real Karate has been
Only a few miles from all of Delaware, Ohio. Also easy to get to from Marion, Columbus, Southern Delaware, Sunbury, Marysville, Powell, Dublin, Westerville.
Summit Martial Arts
425 S. Sandusky St
Delaware, Ohio 43015
740-362-2222
summitmartialartsacademy.com
summitmartialarts@gmail.com
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    • Getting Started >
      • Contact
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    • Members Only >
      • Lessons in Mindfulness
      • Videos
      • Jiujitsu Videos
      • Karate Videos
      • Kobudo Videos
      • Kendo Kenjitsu
      • Workouts, Fitness Videos
      • ABC's of Conflict Avoidance
      • Karate Qualifications
      • Jiujitsu Qualifications
      • Fitness
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    • Gracie/Sauer Jiujitsu >
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    • Kyoshi Riedmiller's Blog
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    • Seminars, Camps & Clinics
    • Calender
    • Schedule
  • Online Training & Coaching
  • Adult Martial Arts