Martial Arts Training Camps

If you are interested in MMA (mixed martial arts), you can join in on our strict training regimen. If you want to begin a traditional martial art with a focus on character, hard work, and self defense, Karate classes are for you. We will also drill cardio, flexibility, muscle toning, and strength training. We'd also like to teach women's self defense during the camp. Our regularly scheduled karate classes and integrated martial arts sessions will still be held throughout the duration of the camp. Current students of Johnston Karate may continue their normal classes at no extra charge during our camps.

Our mission at Johnston Karate is to provide well rounded martial arts and fitness instruction that will help students in the greater Lake City area meet their personal goals, while learning practical self defense skills. We aim to provide the very best in traditional karate instruction - geared towards personal development and self defense - as well as sports style coaching for boxing and MMA. We provide unique, proven training methods - in a safe, fun environment - that may be tailored to each student's needs.

Martial arts take a great degree of dedication to develop skill in. As such, fitness, character development, and training drills are heavily emphasized in my instruction. Also, I always try to develop long lasting relationships with my students to help build the community in and around the dojo.

The goals, situations, and aspirations of our students always come first. We place high value on good sportsmanship, personal development, and family values. These are all very important because martial arts are excellent for helping students learn more about themselves and how to deal with others. Karate is not simply a collection of fighting techniques - it is a tool for strengthening yourself and helping others. As such, our instruction is very challenging, and pushes the student to progress in their technical basics (footwork, strikes, blocks, kicks etc), mental discipline, and physical conditioning. Overall, I want to help all students realize their personal goals and develop confidence in themselves.

While my focus is on boxing and traditional karate, I also do my best to keep up with the latest in martial arts research, training methods, and news. I offer multiple types of classes so that we have something to offer to everyone. First and foremost are our karate classes, where students may earn belt ranks - we have sessions for kids, families, and adults only. We additionally have boxing and MMA sessions for those interested in both getting in great shape and getting into competition. We also run early afternoon "integrated martial arts" sessions where adults may come in and learn the basics of karate, boxing, fitness, traditional weapons, and self defense. We are open to setting up a curriculum tailored to each student's needs!

Do you have a martial arts training camp coming up, or a similar event you would like to submit? Perhaps we could collaborate! Feel free to E-Mail me some information and/or a link about your martial arts related news or event. If I decide to make a news post about it, I will send you a reply with a link to the post. I look forward to your ideas about how we may collectively serve the martial arts community!