At Boulder Kodokan, we study the traditional Okinawan Karate style known as
Goju-Ryu.
Trainings consist of warm-up exercises, the practice of basic techniques, kata (pre-determined fighting
sequences performed alone), bunkai (pre-determined fighting sequences with a partner), and more. One of
our club mottos is, "Train hard, train often", and that we do. But it's a great deal of fun in a very
supportive, constructive atmosphere. We welcome anyone to come observe our training sessions. Classes are
taught by Paul Gehring Sensei and Barbara Gehring Sensei, with 20 years of combined martial arts teaching
experience.
We also study the martial art of
Matayoshi Kobudo.
One of the prominent weapons systems from Okinawa, Matayoshi Kobudo is a family system including over a
dozen different weapons. We are the only dojo in the Rocky Mountain region to be officially affiliated
with the Naha dojo in Okinawa. Beginner students start training with the bo (a six foot staff as seen to
the right), then move on to sai (short metal sword-like weapons), then tonfa (a pair of wooden handles,
much like today's billie-clubs used by police), and finally nunchuku (remember "Enter the Dragon"?) while
training for black belt.
Feel free to use the buttons on the left to look around, and learn some more about us. And if you're a member,
check out the Members Only section. (New members can request a password from the
webmaster ).
Boulder Kodokan also has a Youth Program. It's the same
Goju-Ryu, taught in a manner oriented to the younger student. And parents are always welcome to join their
kids. The class schedule is Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:45 to 6:45pm. Please follow the "Youth Classes" link
to the left for more information.
We also study the martial art of
Matayoshi Kobudo.
One of the prominent weapons systems from Okinawa, Matayoshi Kobudo is a family system including over a
dozen different weapons. We are the only dojo in the Rocky Mountain region to be officially affiliated
with the Naha dojo in Okinawa. Beginner students start training with the bo (a six foot staff as seen to
the right), then move on to sai (short metal sword-like weapons), then tonfa (a pair of wooden handles,
much like today's billie-clubs used by police), and finally nunchuku (remember "Enter the Dragon"?) while
training for black belt.
Feel free to use the buttons on the left to look around, and learn some more about us. And if you're a member,
check out the Members Only section. (New members can request a password from the
webmaster ).
