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Ash's Okinawan Karate was established in Bozeman in January of 1997. With three black belt instructors, Ash's Karate is a family operated school. Brian Ash is chief instructor. He is a sixth degree black belt in Isshinryu Karate. Lisa Ash, his wife, is a fourth degree black belt and their daughter, Kaitlyn, is a second degree black belt in Isshinryu. Ash's Okinawan Karate is affiliated with the United Isshinryu Karate Association (UIKA) in which Harold Mitchum is Director, and is a club member of the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU), which is one of the largest, non-profit, volunteer, sports organizations in the United States.

Isshinryu, a traditional form of Okinawan Karate, is known for natural stances, lightening fast realistic street fighting techniques, and quick un-telegraphed movements. Proficiency with both punching and kicking is emphasized.

Ash's Okinawan Karate offers classes to students ages 4 and up. Classes are scheduled Monday through Friday evenings as well as Tuesday and Friday noon adult classes. There are ten under black belt rank levels. Our program allows for each individual to excel at his/her own pace within a non-competitive format. Karate is an individual endeavor! Initially, you will learn a basic foundation of karate techniques on which to build. Fundamentals of actual street and sport karate are later incorporated into the students' training as well as the Isshinryu katas. All classes include stretching and calisthenics. Ash's Okinawan Karate is a Black Belt School. We are committed to assisting our students in achieving the level of black belt and a level of personal excellence!

Ash's Karate offers competition training and coaching. Our students have competed in open style tournaments within the state and AAU tournaments in other states, regions, and nationally with much success. All students have the opportunity to compete, but it is strictly optional.

Ash's Karate's Mission Statement: To instill confidence, courtesy, and respect while building mental and physical strength, self discipline, balance, focus, endurance, and perseverance in students so that they may empower themselves to overcome physical and mental obstacles, build character and unity mind, body and spirit.




About Our Program Kid's Program	Our Programs Ash's Okinawan Karate was established in Bozeman in January of 1997. With three black belt instructors, Ash's Karate is a family operated school. Brian Ash is chief instructor. He is a sixth degree black belt in Isshinryu Karate. Lisa Ash, his wife, is a fourth degree black belt and their daughter, Kaitlyn, is a second degree black belt in Isshinryu. Ash's Okinawan Karate is affiliated with the United Isshinryu Karate Association (UIKA) in which Harold Mitchum is Director, and is a club member of the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU), which is one of the largest, non-profit, volunteer, sports organizations in the United States. Isshinryu, a traditional form of Okinawan Karate, is known for natural stances, lightening fast realistic street fighting techniques, and quick un-telegraphed movements. Proficiency with both punching and kicking is emphasized. Ash's Okinawan Karate offers classes to students ages 4 and up. Classes are scheduled Monday through Friday evenings as well as Tuesday and Friday noon adult classes. There are ten under black belt rank levels. Our program allows for each individual to excel at his/her own pace within a non-competitive format. Karate is an individual endeavor! Initially, you will learn a basic foundation of karate techniques on which to build. Fundamentals of actual street and sport karate are later incorporated into the students' training as well as the Isshinryu katas. All classes include stretching and calisthenics. Ash's Okinawan Karate is a Black Belt School. We are committed to assisting our students in achieving the level of black belt and a level of personal excellence! Ash's Karate offers competition training and coaching. Our students have competed in open style tournaments within the state and AAU tournaments in other states, regions, and nationally with much success. All students have the opportunity to compete, but it is strictly optional. Ash's Karate's Mission Statement: To instill confidence, courtesy, and respect while building mental and physical strength, self discipline, balance, focus, endurance, and perseverance in students so that they may empower themselves to overcome physical and mental obstacles, build character and unity mind, body and spirit.
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