Corpus Christi Downtown Karate

Corpus Christi Downtown Karate is a martial arts school that aims to provide high-quality instruction and training in a safe and positive atmosphere. They promote personal growth of the mind, body, and spirit by following the principles of Shotokan Karate Do. The school teaches and studies traditional karate, focusing on Shotokan Karate Do and minor style Goju Ryu Karate Do. Shotokan Karate Do is divided into three parts: kihon (basics), kata (forms or patterns of moves), and kumite (sparring). It is a hard and external martial art that emphasizes developing strong basic techniques and stances, which later progress to a more fluid style incorporating grappling and aikido-like techniques.