Odayaka Martial Arts is a teaching school dedicated to the art of Shorei-ryu karatedo which has its roots in the antique Okinawan martial art of Naha-te. We emphasize self improvement and character development. We believe that anyone can be successful in the study of karate and provide training that is geared for the individual.
Shorei-ryu as taught at Odayaka Martial Arts consists of kihon waza, kata, bogyu waza, kumite waza and kumite.
Jim Brumbaugh is the head instructor. He has studied karate since 1963 and has been teaching for over 30 years.
Bruce Baird, Carolyn Berg and Lynn Forbes are also fully qualified instructors at Odayaka Martial Arts.
New Mexico Style Class on Saturday, June 18th, 2011
Terry Sanders, hanshi, teaches basic karate movements to a group of OMAS and YMCA Shorei students.
SURVIVAL TACTICS for PUBLIC PLACE
Sunday, June 19th, 2011
Black Belt Testing
Saturday, June 18: 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Before
All business, yudansha candidates Dan Means [front left] and Jo Bonanno [front right], along with their intrepid uke [back, L to R], Kevin, Konnie and Daniel, prepare to bow in and begin the test.
[Carol, the fourth uke, was photographer.]
After
Three and a half hours later the scene looks slightly different. After a great deal of effort, the inevitable LOUD uke-ups-and-downs and many rounds of spirited sparring, Dan earned his nidan and Jo her shodan.
Congratulations all around for a job well done.
Hands UP!!
NOW WHAT?
A group of special guests along with OMAS and YMCA karate students practice personal safety techniques.
HIGH SCORE DICE TOURNAMENT WINNER
Cameron shows off his certificate for his winning karate performance and lucky dice throws during OMAS's annual last class of the year karate and roll the dice contest.
ADULT CLASS POKER TOURNAMENT WINNER
Daniel performed excellent karate and held the highest hand in the adult's last class of 2011 karate and poker tournament.
