We strive to develop certain qualities and attitudes in our students through the practice of Matsubayashi-Ryu

• Confidence
• Coordination
• Increased Concentration
• Overall Fitness (flexibility, strength and endurance)

Our goal is not to train champion fighters.  Our goal is to train champion individuals who can excel in any situation.  We strive to instill respect and courtesy in each and every person.

Adults

Adult classes are strictly based on traditional Matsubayashi-Ryu Karate-Do study and teachings in order to fully develop champion individuals.  Classes are for students 13 years of age and older.

Kids – Juniors Program

Kids classes are similar in content to adult classes, and develop speed, strength and agility.  Traditional Karate techniques, self defense, confidence, coordination, balance, focus, listening, self esteem, weight loss, Stranger danger and bully busting. Classes geared for students age 8 to 12.

Little Ninjas

The Little Ninja’s program has more than 100 active children training throughout the schools. It is designed for children 4 to 7 years of age.  Little Ninjas classes teach basic karate skills in addition to developing fitness, coordination, discipline, self-confidence, self-esteem, confidence, balance, focus, body control, listening, weight loss, self esteem stranger danger and bully busting.

NEW BLACK BELT SEMINARS

Black belt seminars are classes held 6 or more times per year. This class is 2 -3 hours long. It is open to students who are Ni Kyu (Brown II) and above may attend. We will also hold our Black Belt meeting afterwards.

NEW EXTREME TEAM FOCUS SEMINARS

The focus  of these seminars will be on our extreme fitness, traditional weapons and developing our Matsubayashi-ryu kata with the increased concentration.  Each Seminar will concentrate on a different aspect of training.

Be sure to wear your full Gi

Bring a water, towel, notebook pad and pen,

sparring equipment, weapons

and be ready to work!

Open to all ranks and age groups. No whiners allowed!

Weapons

Adult and junior students learn basic through advanced weapons techniques for demonstration, kata and self-defense.  Weapons training includes use of the bo (6-foot staff), kama (hand sickles), sai-justsu (pitchfork-like implements), nunchaku (rice flails) and other weapons.

Clinics/Camps/Afterschool Programs

In addition to our regular class schedule Sensei Scott Mastin conducts private lessons, clinics, self-defense classes, camps and afterschool programs. Sensei Scott Mastin and his daughter Katelynn have had hundreds of students in their many afterschool programs. Sensei Mastin also has had a program with the State of Ohio that was sponsored through the YMCA’s of Cincinnati. This was a very successful program that helped bring enrichment and build leadership skills in over 80 youth that were involved. If you are interested in having Mastin’s School of Martial Arts provide self-defense or other specialized training to you or your organization, please contact Sensei Scott Mastin at (513) 936-0989 or email at mastinkarate@cinci.rr.com