Mello's Martial Arts Center | 285 Main Street | Oxford, Ma. 01540 | 508-987-8880
Shotokan karate is a Japanese style of Martial Arts. It is an offense-oriented and straightforward art, therefore it is considered a "hard" style. It is physicallydemanding, but athletic prowess is not a requirement. Male or female, young or old, only determination and a willingness to learn is needed.
Mission Statement
"Our mission is to develop the mind, body and spirit of the individual through the instruction and practice of the Martial Arts. The quality of the instruction and concern for the individual will be the primary consideration in all decisions regarding the student of Karate."
Students will be taught basics, starting with stretching and warm-up exercises to avoid injuries, then the mechanics of blocks, punches and kicks. Once a certain number of basics are learned, students begin putting them together in prearranged combinations known as Kata (forms). The katas progress in length and intesity as students become better at combining the moves. They then begin to apply this knowledge by exchanging punches and blocks until they are free-sparring (fighting).
With more than forty years of experience in the Martial Arts, you know that Shihan Mello can get you to where you want to be! Through his teachings, Shihan Mello has put forth some of the best Martial Artists in the area. So if you want to become physically and mentally stronger then come to Mello's Martial Arts Center, you WON'T be disappointed!
