Kyoshin Ryu Karate Academy

Specialties

We teach traditional Japanese karate. As our motto says, «More Than Just Punching and Kicking, We Help You Grow.»

Kyoshin Ryu Karate Academy has effective self-​defense and self-​betterment programs for adults, teens, children and families. We compliment our martial arts programs with yoga and special self-​defense and stranger awareness workshops.

We teach karate to adults, children and families. We also have special classes for 3 & 4 year olds.

We teach kata, bunkai, kumite, nage & né-​waza. In English, we teach forms, applications of the forms, sparing, throws & take downs, grappling and ground work.

We also have classes in kobudo (ancient Okinawa weapons), yoga, StreetWise self-​defense and SafeChild anti-​abdution.

History

Established in 1998.

Kyoshin Ryu Karate Academy has been helping students learn focus, self-​discipline, and respect for almost 20 years in Forest Lake.

We have an on-​going relationship with Lakes International Language Academy with an after school program.

We are a member of the Executive Committee of the Forest Lake Safety Camp.

We work with Forest Lake Community Education through our SafeChild Stranger Awareness Program.

We have been involved with Lakes Area Youth Service Bureau for many years and have been involved with North Lakes Academy as well.

Meet the Manager

Chuck P.

Manager

Sensei Phillips is a sixth generation instructor, ranked Rokudan (6^th Degree Black Belt) with lineage directly from Anko Itosu, the Grandfather of Modern Karate. Renshi Phillips studies under Hanshi Jim Mather, one of the few authentic U.S. Grandmasters of Karate.

Sensei Phillips’ achievements include:

Both Renshi and Shihan teaching titles

Board Certified Instructor, IPMAA

Graduate, Elite Instructor’s Collage

General Secretary, WAMA/​USNKA

Treasurer, WAMA/​USNKA

National Champion

Coach, USNKA National Team

USNKA Chief Referee

Ryukyu Kobudo Yudansha