Teaching non-aggressive martial arts to kids ages 6-16. We use the term "Karate", because our program incorporates 3 disciplines: Tae Kwon Do Japanese Weapons Self-Defense Starting at the white belt level, students will learn hands-on practical self-defense techniques for handling bullies and aggressive or dangerous people. At the more advanced levels, students learn non-contact Iado sword and Bo staff weapons. Our program is non-aggressive and offers light contact, sparring. At the very advanced levels, students may participate in contact sparring (with gear) to develop timing and control- but this is done in a safe, and supervised, non-harming class. All students are welcome to participate in our annual Kick-a-Thon to help raise money for national charities- these fun events have helped us raise over $15,000. A fun part or our program is our Annual Tournament, where students of all levels compete for awards in Kata and Board-Breaking categories. Demo team option too!
Kajukenbo Kung Fu (mix of Karate, Judo, Jujitsu, Kenpo, and Chinese Boxing). Women's/ Teens' Self Defense
* Besides the listed classes on this page we also have a Saturdays class at a different location from 1-3 pm at Flex Gym in Oakland at 3925 Piedmont Ave, CA 94611. We teach and perform capoeira in many venues all over the Bay Area
We are a Shotokan karate dojo which is a traditional Japanese styled martial art. Hanshi Sharifi is an internationally recognized master holding a ranking of 8th dan. Hanshi Sharifi has been teaching karate for over 40 years.
We specialize in teaching children and adults Kodokan Judo. At EBJI, students learn the values of humility, respect, integrity, mutual welfare and benefit of others. What makes EBJI different? EBJI has a reputation for excellence: Head Instructor David Matsumoto is a 7th degree black belt, has 30+ years of teaching judo, and was the Team Leader of the 2000 Sydney Olympic Judo Team. Senior Instructor Sayaka Torra is a 7x Senior National Champion and 2008 Beijing Olympian. Many EBJI students excel academically and in other fields: Our motto at EBJI is "building good people through judo". We emphasize the importance of commitment, hard work, and self discipline in all aspects of life. EBJI has experienced, qualified, passionate instructors: We have 7 instructors with the rank of 4th Degree Black Belt and above, which is unprecedented in the area. Combined our instructors have over 200+ years of judo experience!
Wing Chun is a Chinese system of self-defense that can be practiced by anyone; its design is based on angles, body mechanics and structure; maximizing the strength and effectiveness of its methods. Wing Chun training is focused on a sudden and close range event where self-protection skills are required. Wing Chun actions defend and attack simultaneously and at close range; seeking to rapidly overwhelm the opponent with counter-attacks. Wing Chun's strength is in being simple, direct and efficient; actions always involve disturbing balance, taking position and chasing center of mass. At LeBlanc Wing Chun we offer practical training methods for self-protection, in a safe and friendly environment. Wing Chun training is about developing under pressure: precision, balance, speed and structural power; its methods are purposefully practiced in a way that maximizes safety. Our school teaches and trains exclusively in the lineages of Gary Lam and Wong Shun Leung.
Sensei Ed has many years of teaching experience, both in Shotokan karate as well as during his time as a Non-Deadly Force instructor for agencies within the Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security. Sensei Ed’s martial arts background also includes many years training in Muay Thai. In total, Sensei Ed has over 30 years in martial arts experience. Sensei Ed has been noted for his patient and enthusiastic teaching style, particularly with new and/or younger students. Sensei Ed is the sole instructor. This allows Sensei Ed to better understand each student and maximize their strengths while minimizing their weaknesses.
