| | Why Study Karate at Greats Lakes Dojo?  
I have studied Okinawan martial arts for 15 years. I started with Barbara Christensen Sensei at the Ann Arbor Okinawan Karate Club. Christensen Sensei is recognized as a leader in Shorin Ryu and has close ties with the Grand Master. Her students now lead dojo's across the Country. I taught karate in her dojo after receiving my black belt. Prior to joining the Ann Arbor Karate Club, I trained in Judo and Isshin-Ryu karate. I have had the good fortune of training with Grand Master Eizo Shimbukuro on four seperate occassions: in Dallas, in Ann Arbor and at his home in Okinawa at the Shorin Ryu karate dojo. While in Okinawa I obtained a second degree black belt in Shorin Ryu and also in Toei Ryu Torite Jujutsu. Upon additional study I was further promoted to third degree black belt in Shorin Ryu. You can find a more complete resume here. But Karate shouldn't be just about learning Kata and self defense. It is also about building self confidence and coming together with other students to reach a common goal and having fun.
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Class Schedule
| | Students are welcome to attend classes held at any location. Classes are currently offered on Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday. | Lineage | | Okinawa and Shorin Ryu have a rich history. In Karate lineage is important and gives indication of how the style has been preserved and expanded through the generations. It also demonstrates how your Sensei is connected through her instructors and directly to the Grand Master. | |
Photos
| | Our photo page is on-going documentation of the accomplishments of our students. It'll also give you a flavor of what it's like to train here. | | |