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Columbia Kokondo Karate
The Ultimate Self Defense
Discover a More Powerful You
The ultimate self defense
Discover a more powerful you.We’re committed to building a community rooted in sportsmanship, teamwork, and excellence.
All-in-one training & competition center
Let's grow better together
Columbia Kokondo Karate
The Ultimate Self Defense
Discover a More Powerful You
The ultimate self defense
Discover a more powerful you.We’re committed to building a community rooted in sportsmanship, teamwork, and excellence.
All-in-one training & competition center
About us
Behind Columbia Karate
There's a Brotherhood
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- Whether your attacker is alone, in a group, or armed, you are going to know what to do.
- Young or old, big or small you will be ready to successfully deal with any confrontation.
- Training guided by discipline, respect and safety
Weapons training
Weapons training
Columbia Karate’s traditional weapons training enhances the precision and effectiveness of our barehanded self defense techniques.  Kokondo means “the way of the past and present”.  The weapons are a connection with the past and give you a deep insight into Kokondo Karate.
The weapons are more than traditional.  The 6 inch yawara can be a pen or pencil. The 24 inch jo a flashlight or like sized weapon. The tonfa is a jo on steroids. The 6 foot bo  could be a longer object like a broomstick.  A pair of sai develop an ambidextrous skill.  Weapons training make your self defense stronger, improve balance and develop a solid body structure.  In practical use they can save your life when confronted by an armed or violent attacker.
Kokondo Karate is taught in layers of learning.  Weapons training is a nice challenge and spice up your training. To wield a weapon with skill and grace is great fun! Kokondo  training is fun.  Kokondo Karate’s plateaus of learning transform hard work and achievement of personal goals into a fascinating journey that makes you a better self defense fighter than you thought you could  be. Â
Where Friendships Grow Alongside Skills
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Designed for Performance, Crafted for Comfort
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matches
Upcoming Clashes You Don’t Want to Miss
Match 1
City Cricket Arena
Saturday, August 3, 2025 – 4:00 PM
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Match 2
Sunfield Stadium
Sunday, August 11, 2025 – 2:30 PM
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Match 3
Northside Oval
Saturday, August 17, 2025 – 5:00 PM
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Match 4
Tambora Home Ground
Sunday, August 25, 2025 – 3:00 PM
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Become Part of Our Columbia Karate Family
Progress at your own pace.The goal isn’t to be the best; it’s to be better than you were yesterday.
Become Part of Our Columbia Karate Family
Progress at your own pace.The goal isn’t to be the best; it’s to be better than you were yesterday.
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The best thing you can do is try a free trial class and see what and how we teach. Then you go home and make your own decision.
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are a potential student inquiring about a martial arts school you probably have many questions. You will notice right away that Columbia Karate is not like your typical high pressure sell commercial martial arts school. You won’t feel like you are being pressured by a car salesperson.
The best thing you can do is try a free trial class and see what and how we teach. Then you go home and make your own decision.
We teach authentic martial arts as self defense in a safe and fun environment. We hope you decide to join the Columbia Karate Family.
What are the classes like?
We teach karate as self-defense, NOT SPORT. Class begins with a brief warm-up. We hone our techniques with basics. Then we train with a partner against unarmed and armed attackers, multiple attackers, and every other self-defense possibility. You get physical exercise from executing technique. We are not an exercise class. We prepare you to be able to handle any confrontation.
Am I too old?
NO! Everyone advances at their own pace.  We actually tailor “Your self defense techniques” to your physical capabilities. We are not a competitive sport. Sport waters down the effectiveness of self defense training.
What is your minimum starting age for young adults?
Minimum age is 13. That is when your child can handle the responsibility that goes along with self defense. Martial arts schools that start children at a very young age do so for commercial reasons. For them kids are a cash cow.
How many times a week should I train?
Our long experience has determined that two times a week is best. You can train one but it is more difficult for your muscle memory to retain learning. More than twice a week almost always is too much of a commitment and burns you out.
Are there long term contracts?
No! Contracts are a commercial gimmick to get you to financially commit up front when you are filled with starter enthusiasm.
Why is the cost of your program so much less than other martial arts schools all-around?
All classes are taught by two karate masters with decades of experience.  In the traditional martial arts philosophy we are teachers, not martial arts businessmen with a maximize profits objective. We take no financial  compensation. Our spacious and luxurious training hall with mats and all-round mirrors is where we enjoy spreading the art of Kokondo Karate to our students at a great price.
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Columbia Kokondo Karate
Columbia Karate’s traditional weapons training enhances the precision and effectiveness of our barehanded self defense techniques.  Kokondo means “the way of the past and present”.  The weapons are a connection with the past and give you a deep insight into Kokondo Karate.
All your questions and concerns about us can best be answered by taking our FREE trial class.Fun, no pressure, then you go home and decide.
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