Families That Kick Together Stick Together
Bucks County Karate School is proud to be members of the American Japanese Karate Association (AJKA-I).
We teach Traditional JKA style Shotokan Karate to adults and kids ages 4 and up. Our heart is for the family. Children ages 5-8 begin their Karate Journey in our Dragon Warriorz Program. Kids and adults ages 8 years and older train together allowing parents and children to share quality time at new level.
Now offering Child, Youth and Adult Karate classes at The Quakertown and Doylestown YMCAs of Bucks County locations. Please note that Bucks County Karate School only teaches Karate Classes at those YMCA locations. Aikido and Karate at other YMCA locations are not instructed by BCKS.
YMCA of Bucks County Quakertown
401 Fairview Avenue
Quakertown, Pa 18951
215-536-9622
Bucks County Karate school is excited to announce that Sensei Rob DeAngelis - 8th Dan has joined efforts with Sensei Stacy Pursell Jr. - 4th Dan at Bucks County Karate to provide more opportunities to train in AJKA-I Shotokan Karate.
Students need not be YMCA members to register for class.
Programming: River Crossing YMCA Quakertown, PA
5 to 8 yrs | Basic Shotokan Karate techniques mixed with
interactive games and exercises to develop self-esteem and confidence. Positive
experience offering skills and tasks that can
be accomplished with practice. Learn respect,
humility, focus and discipline.
JKA STYLE SHOTOKAN KARATE
Learn the traditional art of self defense, and enjoy the benefits of
increased flexibility, balance, strength and character development
CLASSES BELOW FOLLOW AJKA-I CURRICULUM, INCLUDE CANDIDATE BELT TESTING FOR CHILDREN AGES 12 AND UNDER TO KEEP THEM EXCITED AND ENGAGED
8+ | White-Yellow Belts
INTERMEDIATE YOUTH AND ADULT KARATE
8+ I Orange-Green Belts
ADVANCED YOUTH AND ADULT KARATE
8+ | Blue-Black Belts
Programming: River Crossing YMCA Doylestown, PA
5 to 8 yrs | Basic Shotokan Karate techniques mixed with
interactive games and exercises to develop self-esteem and confidence. Positive
experience offering skills and tasks that can
be accomplished with practice. Learn respect,
humility, focus and discipline.
JKA STYLE SHOTOKAN KARATE
Learn the traditional art of self defense, and enjoy the benefits of
increased flexibility, balance, strength and character development
CLASSES BELOW FOLLOW AJKA-I CURRICULUM, INCLUDE CANDIDATE BELT TESTING FOR CHILDREN AGES 12 AND UNDER TO KEEP THEM EXCITED AND ENGAGED
8+ | White-Yellow Belts
INTERMEDIATE YOUTH AND ADULT KARATE
8+ I Orange-Green Belts
ADVANCED YOUTH AND ADULT KARATE
8+ | Blue-Black Belts
As members of the AJKA-I, Bucks County Karate School teaches traditional JKA Shotokan Karate.
We offer classes for adults and children ages 5 and up.
Parents and their children ages 8 and up have the opportunity to experience their karate journey together as they take class together.
Our Dragon Warriorz classes are based on Traditional JKA Shotokan Karate techniques, but are presented as developmentally appropriate tasks that will build the child’s self esteem.
Chris & Josh prepare for battle.
Tournament Preparation. Learn basic techniques and skill to complete at all levels.
Chris leading the way
Chris & Josh prepare for battle.
Gichin Funakoshi’s 20 Precepts
Sensei Gichin Finakoshi was the founder of Shotokan Karate. He put forward these twenty precepts to help guide the development of his karate students:
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Karate begins with courtesy and ends with courtesy.
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There is no first attack in karate.
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Karate is a great assistance to justice.
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Know yourself first, and then others.
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Spirit first, technique second.
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Always be ready to release your mind.
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Misfortune (accidents) always come out of idleness (negligence).
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Do not think that karate training is only in the dojo.
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It will take your entire life to learn karate; there is no limit.
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Put your everyday living into karate and you will find myo (balance).
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Karate is like hot water. If you do not give it heat constantly, it will again become cold water.
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Do not think that you have to win. Rather, think that you do not have to lose.
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Victory depends on your ability to distinguish vulnerable points from invulnerable ones.
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Move according to your opponent.
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Think of the hands and feet as swords.
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When you leave home, think that you have numerous opponents waiting for you. If it your behavior that invites trouble from them.
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Beginners must master low stance and posture; natural body posture for advanced.
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Practicing a kata is one thing, and engaging in a real fight is another.
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Do not forget 1) strength and weakness of power, 2) stretching and contraction of the body, and 3) slowness and speed of techniques (apply these correctly).
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Always think and devise ways to live the precepts every day.