East Coast Karate
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RYUKYU HON KENPO KOBUJUTSU Our style of karate here at East Coast Karate is called Ryukyu Hon Kenpo Kobujutsu as taught by Grand Master Seikichi Odo of Okinawa. We maintain a traditional karate and weapons system with origins dating back more than 2,000 years. Traditional martial arts were developed strictly for self defense thus enhancing their effectiveness. If it didn’t work, there was nobody left to pass it on. Master Odo combined his karate with kobudo or weaponry many years ago in order to teach a complete kobujitsu system in the spirit of the samurai.
GETTING STARTED Our traditional martial arts program develops MIND-BODY-SPIRIT. Our program teaches skills to protect oneself and the confidence to do so. Positive attitudes are created, self-discipline develops, responsibility increases, and the ability to be persistent allows success. Our students gain focus, respect, and enthusiasm. Consistent participation in our program leads to success in other areas of life. Our introductory class is designed to introduce you to what we do in our program and is open to students ages 6 through adult. See below for more information about our introductory class and the dates ahead. Students ages 5 and under are part of our Little Kuma (Bear) Program and may sign up for classes the first to the fifth of each month.
DISCOUNTS
Little Kuma classes- no discounts
Regular classes: 2nd family member 25% off, 3rd family member 50% off.
Black Belt Club/Demo Team classes, Kobujutsu classes, and seminars - no discounts
All Questions? Please email eastcoastkarate@yocuminstitute.org
Beginners: white, yellow, and orange belts
Intermediate: blue, green, and green stripe belts
Advanced: purple and brown belts
East Coast Karate At-A-Glance Schedule (View and Download PDF)
OUR CLASSES
ENROLLMENT FOR MARTIAL ARTS IS ONGOING SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 - AUGUST 31, 2027
Payments are due the 1st of every month and are automatically withdrawn from billing information stored online.
INTRODUCTORY MARTIAL ARTS CLASS Instructors: Mrs. Logue All new East Coast Karate martial arts students, ages 6+, are required to participate in an introductory class. Our traditional martial arts program develops MIND-BODY-SPIRIT. Our program teaches skills to protect oneself and the confidence to do so. Positive attitudes are created, self-discipline develops, responsibility increases, and the ability to be persistent allows success. Our students gain focus, respect, and enthusiasm. Consistent participation in our program leads to success in other areas of life. Our introductory class is designed to introduce you to what we do in our program and is open to students ages 6 through adult. Students should come in comfortable exercise clothes (long pants and t-shirt). Participants will be in their bare feet. No uniform is required for the introductory class. Once students have completed this one time class, they are able to attend classes for the rest of the month at no extra cost for classes. A uniform must be purchased to continue to attend classes for the month. The cost of the uniform is $25 and can be paid at the front desk or charged to the account on file. More information on placement in classes will be given to families/students during the introductory class. If you would like to continue classes at our school, you may register after the introductory class for classes to start the following month. You may also wait until the first of the following month. Upon registration for classes to start the following month, students will be required to purchase a uniform to be worn in all classes. The cost of the uniform is $25 and will be charged to the account on file. Students will choose one section of the recommended class and attend on the designated weekdays scheduled.
Upcoming 2026-2027 Introductory class Dates:
September 21 | 5:45-6:45 PM
October 19 | 5:45 - 6:45 PM
November 16 | 5:45 - 6:45 PM
*No Class in December
January 18 | 5:45 - 6:45 PM
February 15 | 5:45 - 6:45 PM
March 15 | 5:45 - 6:45 PM
April 19 | 5:45 - 6:45 PM
May 17 | 5:45 - 6:45 PM
June 21 | 5:45 - 6:45 PM
July 19 | 5:45 - 6:45 PM
August 16 | 5:45 - 6:45 PM
$20.00 Not eligible for family discounts
Little Kuma: Ages 3-5 Instructors: Mrs. Logue, Mr. Stettler, and Ms. Carmen **New Little Kuma students are accepted for enrollment the 1st of each month.** “Kuma” means bear in Japanese. The objective of this program is to develop karate skills and life skills in a safe, fun, and controlled environment. The format includes developing each child in the following areas: self-control, respect, focus, listening, paying attention, teamwork, self-confidence, balance, physical fitness, and following directions. All this will be done utilizing games, skills and drills, and age appropriate activities. The students will have their own belt system and rank requirements. A uniform is required and will be charged to the parent account on file. Students will choose one section and attend on the two designated weekdays scheduled.
$70 per month/ongoing through August 31, 2027 *Not eligible for family discounts
Section A: Monday | Wednesday, 5:00-5:30 PM
Section B: Tuesday | Thursday, 5:45-6:15 PM
Section C: Tuesday | Thursday, 5:00-5:30 PM
MARTIAL ARTS BEGINNER KIDS: Ages 6-12 Instructors: Mr. Stettler, Mrs. Logue, and Mr. Dalton **All NEW students ages 6 and up must complete an introductory class prior to registering for classes. ** This class is open to students ages 6 through 12 and belt levels white and yellow. Students will choose one section and attend on the two designated weekdays scheduled.
$105 per month/ongoing through August 31, 2027
Section A: Monday | Wednesday, 5:30-6:15 PM
Section B: Tuesday | Thursday, 5:30-6:15 PM
MARTIAL ARTS ORANGE & INTERMEDIATE: Ages 6-12 Instructors: Mr. Stettler, Mrs. Logue, and Mr. Dalton **All NEW students must complete an introductory class prior to registering for classes. ** This class is open to CURRENT students ages 6 through 12 and belt levels orange, blue, green, and green stripe. Sparring equipment is required and will be purchased through the department and charged to the parent account on file. Beginning weapons training may also occur at this level. We encourage students to purchase their own weapons which will be purchased through the department. Loaner weapons are available. Students will choose one section and attend on the two designated weekdays scheduled.
$105 per month/ongoing through August 31, 2027
Section A: Monday | Wednesday, 6:15-7:00 PM
Section B: Tuesday | Thursday, 6:15-7:00 PM
MARTIAL ARTS ADULTS Instructors: Sensei Fromm and Mr. Logue **All NEW students must complete an introductory class prior to registering for classes. ** This class is open to students ages 13 and up and all belt levels. Sparring equipment is required and will be purchased through the department and charged to the account on file. Students in this class should come a minimum of two times a week and may come three times a week.
$105 per month/ongoing through August 31, 2027 - Eligible for family discounts
Monday | Wednesday | Thursday 7:00-8:00 PM
KOBUJUTSU CLASS Instructor: Sensei Fromm Our weapons class is an integral part of training for Black Belt in our style. This class is REQUIRED for CURRENT students, purple belt and up. It is also open to lower rank students by invitation only. Weapons used for requirements are Nunchaku, Bo, Tonfa, Sai, and Tekko. Weapons will be purchased through the martial arts department and charged to the account on file. Loaner weapons are available for use until the student is able to purchase his/her own weapons.
$30 per month/ongoing through August 31, 2027 - Not eligible for family discounts
*Payments will automatically be withdrawn from accounts each month.
Wednesdays 8:00-8:45 PM
BLACK BELT CLUB/DEMONSTRATION TEAM Instructor: Mr. Logue & Others Many students come to learn that Karate is not only a sport but a way of life. Becoming a Black Belt is more than physical skills and knowledge. It is also a practice of mental fortitude and discipline. The path to becoming a Black Belt is challenging, but all serious martial artists strive for it and are determined to reach that goal. This club is open to all students, blue belt and above, who have the focus, dedication, and definitive goal of becoming a Black Belt. This club will allow all members to have added training time with instructors. They will practice material ahead of their current rank, learn valuable teaching skills, and experience Okinawan weapons training. We as a team will also prepare for school demonstrations, outside demonstrations, and tournaments. Each member will receive a Black Belt club patch to be worn on the left shoulder of their uniform to signify their dedication to reaching their goal. Each member will also receive a demo team patch to be worn under their Black Belt Club patch to signify their participation on the team.
$10 per month/ongoing through August 31, 2027 - Not eligible for family discounts
2nd Saturday of each month 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
*Attendance is mandatory for this class unless the instructor is notified in advance.

