Wright's Karate and Personal Fitness is located on the south-east side of Ann Arbor. With traditional Okinawan Isshinryu Karate, 1-on-1 personal training, and MMA Conditioning Boot Camp classes there is something for everyone. Sensei Thomas Wright has been studying Isshinryu Karate for over 30 years. He is an 9th degree black belt, certified personal trainer, and full-time student and teacher of martial arts and personal fitness.
Over the years he has trained with countless masters and has played his role in sharing all he knows with hundreds of students. Please take a look around our website, give us a call, or simply stop by the dojo and visit.
Over the years he has trained with countless masters and has played his role in sharing all he knows with hundreds of students. Please take a look around our website, give us a call, or simply stop by the dojo and visit.
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Isshin-ryu (one heart/mind) was developed by Sensei Shimabuku, Okinawa's Grand Master of Shorin-Ryu, who devoted his life to the study of Karate.
He was a master of Gojo-Ryu; studied Kobayshi-Ryu under famous Chotoku Kiyan and later under legendary Choki Motobu.
He the studied the art of Bo and Sai weapons defense and Tee-faa under Okinawa's most noted instructors.
Master Shimabuku combined the best of these styles into Isshin-ryu, which epitomizes the powerful, lightening-fast techniques that in ancient times enabled the weaponless Okinawans to defend the sword wielding Samurai warriors of Japan.
He was a master of Gojo-Ryu; studied Kobayshi-Ryu under famous Chotoku Kiyan and later under legendary Choki Motobu.
He the studied the art of Bo and Sai weapons defense and Tee-faa under Okinawa's most noted instructors.
Master Shimabuku combined the best of these styles into Isshin-ryu, which epitomizes the powerful, lightening-fast techniques that in ancient times enabled the weaponless Okinawans to defend the sword wielding Samurai warriors of Japan.
One might call Karate an educated way of street fighting, but as you study Karate you'll find that there is much more to it than this.
The conditioning alone that the average person gets out of Karate is well worth the time and effort.
We do not make an promises that we are going to make a superhuman out of you, but the average person in Karate has never been in better physical condition in his or her life.
Karate is hard work and it demands a person be in good condition.
As to self defense, Karate is the ultimate.
The conditioning alone that the average person gets out of Karate is well worth the time and effort.
We do not make an promises that we are going to make a superhuman out of you, but the average person in Karate has never been in better physical condition in his or her life.
Karate is hard work and it demands a person be in good condition.
As to self defense, Karate is the ultimate.
In the semi-free Ippon Kumite phase of Karate training, one student throws one or two "pre-arranged" techniques while another student attempts to block and counter attack.
For students who are proficient in the fundamentals of Karate, the method provides and opportunity to sharpen reflexes, practice street techniques and get practical experience in Kata techniques.
Jiyu Kumite is the most advanced stage of Karate training, with students engaging in "free fighting" with other Karate-Kas, or students.
For students who are proficient in the fundamentals of Karate, the method provides and opportunity to sharpen reflexes, practice street techniques and get practical experience in Kata techniques.
Jiyu Kumite is the most advanced stage of Karate training, with students engaging in "free fighting" with other Karate-Kas, or students.
New Personal Training Clients can get their first 5 sessions for just $125 (Great value!).
For over a decade, Wright's Karate has been working with people of all ages, experience levels, and physical fitness levels.
This program is specifically tailored to teach Isshinryu karate to your child through a series of age -appropriate drills.
The environment in the class is structured but still allows enough freedmen for children to have fun!
Tom Wright, 9th degree Black Belt Class schedules are flexible and you'll never find a better deal from a more reputable dojo with over 30 years experience.
For over a decade, Wright's Karate has been working with people of all ages, experience levels, and physical fitness levels.
This program is specifically tailored to teach Isshinryu karate to your child through a series of age -appropriate drills.
The environment in the class is structured but still allows enough freedmen for children to have fun!
Tom Wright, 9th degree Black Belt Class schedules are flexible and you'll never find a better deal from a more reputable dojo with over 30 years experience.
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