"Every moment we spend with the young people in
our lives is time well spent"
Master J. R. Roy

In a relaxed, focused and highly supervised environment, children are challanged by the physical and mental self-discipline found in martial arts practice. Our teaching stresses respect for ourselves and others, nonviolence, compassion and tolerance. Our classes explore practical methods for resolving conflicts nonviolently. We encourage independent thinking, creativity, hard work, and communication.  We stress the importance of applying oneself with maximum effort towards a goal. The J. R. Roy Martial Arts Studio specializes in teaching the Art of Karate-Do that exists beyond kicking and punching.

A complete social education of the whole child, amazing results for the student's self-esteem and confidence. The belt ranking system of white belt through black belt is truly a rite of passage.

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The  American Karate-Do System (AKS) blends two major components:

1) Traditional - AKS utilizes traditional Okinawan Isshinryu Katas and basic techniques. The emphasis in traditional Karate-do is to teach proper body mechanics for power and balance, to condition the body for health and resilience, and to provide an effective platform of techniques for street confrontations. Traditional training is characterized by a retracted hand position on the hip to train throws and pulls, large stances, and is designed for overwhelming odds such as multiple opponents or a weapon attack.

The self-defense component of AKS is taught within the framework of an appropriate use of force continuum and is based on Kenpo Karate, Modern Arnis, awareness, and the basic strikes of Isshinryu. At the J. R. Roy Martial Arts Studio, our concentration is on awareness, detection, nonviolent diffusion and as a last resort, simple yet highly effective self-defense techniques.

2) Modern - All basic techniques and two person drills lead to free-sparring, a safe form of kickboxing practiced with a partner. Kickboxing is characterized by a stance similar to boxing, and features the punches, evasions, and blocks of boxing with the kicks and off-balancing techniques found in Martial Arts. It is performed most often against one opponent in a highly supervised setting.

Free-sparring at the J. R. Roy Martial Arts Studio allows light, controlled contact to the front of the body, and no contact to the groin, legs, throat and back. Controlled non-contact techniques are allowed to the head. The sparring aspect of AKS offers a high quality, interesting, safe, and fun cardiovascular workout. It is ideal for the person looking for a well-rounded exercise program, a program that features the additional benefit of effective self-defense training. 

Click here for a list of all past and present American Karate-Do Black Belts in the direct J.R. Roy Martial Arts Studio Lineage.

AKS is taught in a relaxed, nonviolent and noncompetitive environment.

All ages and levels of ability welcomed.

Since 1972

The next 'session' of classes for beginners
starts the first week of Sept. 2007

Little Dragons is a specially designed program for ages four through six. Children learn important lessons in safety, defense, and citizenship while mastering listening and body coordination skills. Plus it's a lot of fun! This is a great program to prepare children to transition into the regular youth Karate-Do program.

This class is taught by Master Roy and Mrs Marcia Gobeil.