At JBC’s Elite Martial Arts, we teach an eclectic blend of traditional karate and modern self defense systems. Our traditional base style is Shotokan Karate, a Japanese style created by Master Gichin Funakoshi. We also provide exposure to additional styles from Japan and Korea. Integrated into our system is Kobudo meaning “Old martial way of okinawa” but generally refers to okinawan weapons training. This is included at NO EXTRA CHARGE. Some schools charge for “weapons classes”, but we include this into the core curriculum. We also teach modern weapons (such as the retractable baton) into our core curriculum. Students will be exposed to both modern fighting styles and the ancient styles they are modelled from to make them a well rounded martial artist.

8th Kyu – White Belt:
Introduction to Creative Forms
Taikyoku Nidan (First Course – Second Stage)

7th Kyu – Gold Belt:
Creative Form 2
Taikyoku Sandan (First Course – Third Stage)
Introduction to Bo

6th Kyu – Orange Belt:
Creative Form 3
Heian Shodan (Peace – First Stage)
Heian Nidan (Peace – Second Stage)

5th Kyu – Green Belt:
Introduction to Kama
Ananku (Light from the South)
Heian Sandan (Peace – Third Stage)
Heian Yondan (Peace – Fourth Stage)

4th Kyu – Blue Belt:
Heian Godan (Peace – Fourth Stage)
Hwarang

3rd Kyu – Purple Belt:
Jion (Temple Grounds – Named after the temple in which it was created)
Koryo (Archaic name for the Korean mainland)

2nd Kyu – Red Belt:
Hangetsu (Half Moon)

1st Kyu – Brown Belt:
Rohai (Vision of a Heron)