What is Shin Nagare Karate?
Shin Nagare Karate is a modern self-defense-oriented style of karate utilizing the power and balance development from traditional karate styles and translating those advantages into modern kickboxing style striking techniques. Students will be trained in both traditional forms and cross-train in modern boxing techniques. Classes will focus on the standing (medium and long range) range of fighting. With particular emphasis on self-defense. Basic ukemi (break-fall) techniques will be introduced as well.
The founder of the style, Hanshi Leo Wilson, referred to the system as being rooted in traditional Okinawan & Japanese style Karate. As many of our Sensei have been cross-trained in other martial arts, elements of those arts have been introduced into the system as well. The excellent real-world experience of our Shin Shin-Jujitsu sister program also provides a great influence.
The name “Shin Nagare” implies the new spirited flow or evolution of knowledge into the art. To not restrict the training concepts to a limited set of single-style techniques. We strive to develop the student’s best potential based on their own strengths. To draw useful knowledge from multiple martial systems and apply that with a modern approach.
These classes will emphasize mental focus, flexibility training, core strength, and balance development.
Shin Nagare focus classes will be taught by:
Hanshi Kevin Swanner
Over 41 years of martial arts training.
Kudan (9th Degree) Black Belt Hanshi in Shin Nagare Karate
Godan (5th Degree) Black Belt in Shin Shin Jujitsu
Sandan (3rd Level ) Black Belt Eagle Claw Kung Fu
Shidoin Shinkendo (Japanese Sword instructor rank)
Goho Shinkendo (Japanese Sword student rank)
- Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
- 30 days free for new students
- No Contracts
- Flat Fee of $75 monthly
- Family discounts available
- We currently do not offer children’s classes; the minimum age is 14 years old. Slightly younger students may be considered after a meet and greet with the parents.
