STYLES
KARATE
The Goju system of karate, as taught by O'Sensei Richard Kim, is the central focus of the Academy. Students are taught through high energy training exercises, exciting partner and group work, and traditional Katas (forms). As the body is developed, the mind and spirit grow. Karateka (Karate Students) gain improved motor skills, increased attention span, improved confidence and sense of respect.
KOBUDO
The oldest form of martial arts is weaponry. Okinawan Weaponry was developed by the farmers and fisherman of Okinawa to defend themselves against the Samurai. The Samurai had outlawed weapons for the Okinawans, so all of the weapons are items that would have been present in small, rural communities. Moreover, many of the traditional katas now practiced as open hand, were originally developed to use weapons such as the bo.
JIU JITSU / GROUND FIGHTING
Through his friend and fellow martial artist, Sensei Joe Fournier, Sensei Intveld has brought Jiu Jitsu and ground fighting in as part of the ongoing self defense training he offers. Jiu Jitsu focuses on holds, throws, chokes, arm-bars and other such submission techniques that have been proven very effective when a fight does go to the round. Since karate focuses mainly on sparring techniques from a standing position, these two styles are an ideal compliment for a complete self-defense training program.
OUR DOJO
The Academy of Martial Arts was founded by Sensei Robbert Intveld in 1987, this, with the cooperation of O'Sensei Richard Kim, the Zen Bei Butoku Kai and the Butoku Kai of Canada. Sensei Intveld trained for many years under the close tutelage of the late O'Sensei Richard Kim - Hanshi (1917 -2001), and often recounts the words of advice offered to him: The 10 most powerful two letter words: If it is to be, it is up to me. Sensei Intveld's martial arts career began in 1979 with Sensei Frank Clayton. In later years he was introduced to O'Sensei Richard Kim who would be the fundamental influence of his training. As he traveled and trained with O'Sensei, he met and maintained friendships with many other martial artists who continue to be a strong influence in his life. It was through his long time friend and training partner and the support of Hanshi Joe Fournier that Sensei Intveld received the rank of Schichi Dan (7th Degree) black belt in the arts of Shorinji Ryu karate and Roku Dan (6th Degree) in Kobudo with the international martial arts association Kokusai Butokukai. His affiliation and continued training has also allowed him to be recognized as Kyoshi within the Kokusai Butoku Kai, and earned the position of Assistant Director of the Kokusai Butoku Kai of Canada. He attained his skill through his continued training in Goju Ryu karate and Kobudo alongside friend and training partner, Sensei Kurt Nordli, chief instructor and owner of the Shima Karate School in Nanaimo, British Columbia.
CLASS SCHEDULE
MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY
Intermediate and Advanced Classes
Yellow Belt w/ Stripes / Orange Belt And Up: 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm
Adult Yellow Belts and Advanced Belts: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
TUESDAY AND THURSDAY
Beginner Classes
5-8 years. White Belts And Yellow Belts: 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
9-14 years. White Belts And Yellow Belts: 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm
Adult White Belts: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
SATURDAY
3-7 year old Beginner White and Yellow Belts 9:30am to 10:15am
8 -14 Beginner White Belts and Yellow Belts 10:45am to 11:30am
Junior Orange Belts And Up: 11:45am to 12:30pm
Adult Open Class White Belts and Up: 12:45pm to 1:45pm
GET IN TOUCH
Meeting requests are currently by appointment only. We will be sure to get back in touch as soon as possible. We request no walk-ins at this time.
Unit 113 12414 82 Ave, Surrey, BC V3W 3E9, Canada
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(604) 590-1080