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New Maryland Karate Club

"Karate begins and ends with courtesy"

Chito-Ryu Karate was developed from two ancient styles of Okinawan Karate, Shorei Ryu and Shorin Ryu. The creator of Chito-Ryu Tsuyoshi Chitose was a medical doctor who based Chito-Ryu on principles of human physiology. He discovered that some of the exercises and stances being used were detrimental to the health of the students studying Karate. Dr. Chitose's philosophy was also that Karate as a self-defence system should include throws and joint immobilization techniques. Today we continue to study and practice the art of Chito-Ryu Karate for health and self-defence.

Instructors

Donald Mazerolle

shihan, chief instructor, 4th degree black belt

Katheryn Douglass

shidoin, 4th degree black belt

Randy Rix

shidoin, 3rd degree black belt, kumite coach.

All instructors are certified coaches under the National Coaching Certification Program.

Kobujutsu

Instruction in the use of Okinawan weapons is also offered by the New Maryland Karate club. See our Kobujutsu site for details.