Casa del Sol, Karate-Do / Self-Defense / Martial Arts

Casa del Sol, San Diego offers traditional martial arts training through various classes, including Karate-Do, Self-Defense, and Combat Techniques. The training focuses on developing the body, mind, and spirit through techniques that strengthen these aspects. Karate-Do teaches the use of the whole body as a weapon, incorporating techniques from Shitō-ryū and Shōtōkan styles. Self-Defense classes focus on subduing opponents using their own strength, while Combat Techniques involve practical applications of techniques and sequences with one or multiple enemies. The school also offers classes in Aikido and Self Defense techniques used by the Japanese police force. Sensei Genaro Torres, a 4th Dan in Traditional Karate, leads the classes, with a background in training since 1983 and various honors in the martial arts field.