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Links HOME Katie Carr's Goju Merchandise United Goju Karate Association www.katiecarr.tv About Katie Carr Katie Carr is a 2nd Degree Black Belt in traditional Japanese Goju Ryu Karate. She has over seven years of martial arts experience, and has intensely studied under Grandmaster Ted Soliday, 9th DAN (one of the pioneers in Oklahoma karate) for the past five years. Katie opened the Mannford Institute of Karate in July 2008, after having taught as an instructor for over a year at Mr. Soliday's Sapulpa Institute of Karate, one of the oldest running karate schools still operating in the state of Oklahoma.  Katie Carr is a national champion of the Amerian Karate Association (2007, 2008), a state champion of the Oklahoma Karate Association (2006, 2007), and most recently a champion and Hall of Fame member of the Midwest Martial Arts Association. Katie is a member of the United Goju Karate Association, the Wild Bunch Karate Association, the Oklahoma Karate Association, the American Karate Association, and the Midwest Martial Arts Association. Katie Carr, 2nd DAN, is a third generation black belt from the father and originator of Japanese Goju Ryu Karate - Gogen "The Cat" Yamaguchi. Katie studies under the mentorship of Mr. Ted Soliday, 9th DAN. Mr. Soliday studied under Mr. Lou Angel, 10th DAN. Mr. Angel studied directly with Gogen Yamaguchi in Japan. This provides an advantage for those who are interested in learning traditional styles as close to the original teachings as possible. |
 Katie Carr, 2nd DAN, and her Monday night class - January 2009
Tournament ResultsFor the latest tournament news and pictures, check out the United Goju Karate Association website at www.ugka.org.About Karate ClassesThe style of Karate taught at the Mannford Institute of Karate is traditional Japanese Goju Ryu Karate. As one of the original Japanese styles developed first in Okinawa and later moving to mainland Japan, Japanese Goju Ryu is reflective of developing students to be fully capable of defending themselves should the need arise. With a concentration on self defense, this style of Karate lends itself well to all ages from Adults down to Children. Whether there is a need for greater physical conditioning and stamina, or a need for a more balanced healthy lifestyle, the Mannford Institute of Karate provides training that allows the student to develop individually. Self confidence, self motivation, and self discipline are all benefits in the journey of learning Karate!Starting ClassThe Mannford Institute of Karate does not require contracts, rather students can simply go "month-to-month". All that is required to get started is the initial New Student paperwork for the school as well as the Mannford Activity Center. Students are not required to have a Gi (Uniform) to begin and actually may attend without one up to their first test. Suitable exercise or work-out clothing is acceptable. Students who begin Karate are considered White Belts (Rank - 10th KYU) and will have individualized instruction for the first few classes to insure the basics are mastered. Students should be at least 5 years of age (individual exception can be granted based on the student) through Adults of any age. The physical effort to begin Karate is very low impact, yet over the course of time this low impact exercise will be very aerobic. Individual students with any special needs can be accommodated.
 Assistant Instructor Kassie Carr teaches beginning students some basics View Larger Map |
Mannford Institute of Karate Classes Meet: Mannford Activity Center Monday 7pm - Beginners & Advanced Monday 8pm - Advanced and Adult Beginners MORE INFO: email scott@tekart.com Costs Class Fee - $30/Month single student Family discount - $15/Month each additional family member Annual UGKA Dues - $25/Year Rank Test Fee - $25 up through Brown Belt Tournament Info:
 Katie Carr, 2nd DAN, competing in Forms Competition in the 2009 Missouri Nationals |
