What is Zen Karate?
The martial art taught in our studio was founded in Canada in the early 1950’s. It is a combination of traditional and modern Karate, Tae Kwon-Do and Kickboxing. These martial arts, combined with physical training, promote confidence, coordination and self-control. Zen Karate features both tournament oriented training as well as realistic street defense techniques.
Zen Karate-Do promotes peace. Students are trained to avoid conflict if possible and use their skills only when all other measures have been exhausted.
Zen Karate-Do promotes peace. Students are trained to avoid conflict if possible and use their skills only when all other measures have been exhausted.
PhilosophyThe philosophy of Zen Karate-Do can be summed up by the following tenets:
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Lacombe Karate & Kickboxing History
Sensei Geri and Bruce Butler are the founders of Lacombe Karate & Kickboxing. they have been training in Zen Karate since 1987 and are members of the Canadian Zen Karate Association of Canada. Sensei Bruce is a certified Third Degree Black Belt and Sensei Geri is a Certified Third Degree Black Belt in Zen Karate. Sensei Geri was inducted into the Canadian Open Martial Arts Hall of Fame in 1997 by the Canadian Martial Arts Association."
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