NEW! Traditional Karate for All Ages

Ages 5-99

Traditional Okinawan Shorin-Ryu Karate – is an ancient martial arts style from Okinawa that ascribes to a softblock, hard-counter, philosophy and dates back to the 12th Century. Students will learn movements that were traditionally only taught to the Samurai Class. Shorin-Ryu training offers practical self-defense for people of all sizes and ages. 

Midwest Shorin-Ryu Health & Wellness Center provides a place for holistic, whole body exercise and training – Mind, Body & Spirit. Their application of Shorin-Ryu, Suiryushindo, teaches the practitioner to let their body “flow like water”. Water at rest is peaceful and calm. Water disturbed cannot be stopped.

NOTE - A Gi (uniform) can be purchased separately on site before your first class. 

LOCATION: Midwest Shorin-Ryu Health & Wellness Center.  9130 W. Loomis Rd. Suite 750, Franklin, WI 53132

INSTRUCTORS: Sensei Morganne MacDonald (7th Degree Black Belt in Shorin-Ryu Karate and Kobudo), Chief Instructor at Midwest Shorin-Ryu Health & Wellness Center, and Vincent Milewski (4th Degree Black Belt in Shorin-Ryu, 2nd in Kobudo) began their study of Shorin-Ryu in 1991 and continue to this day.

Wee Warriors and Juniors  Ages 5-12

Wee Warriors and Juniors training is an introduction to karate for our youngest students. Students will be introduced to traditional stances, kicking and punching techniques, and pre-arranged patterns of martial arts movement (kata), and one-on-one self-defense (Ippon Kumite). Classes will be high-energy and fun-filled, engaging mind-body-spirit with students learning respect for themselves, their instructors, and for each other.

Teen and Adult Karate   Ages 13+ 

Our teen and adult classes will give students an introduction to traditional stances, kicking and punching techniques, pre-arranged patterns of martial arts movement (Kata), practical self-defense, and one-on-one self-defense (Ippon Kumite). Philosophy of movement, mind-body-spirit, will be discussed, explained, and practiced so all students will come away with a greater understanding of their own bodies and how to better protect themselves. All students will learn the importance of Duty, Honor & Respect for themselves, their training, and fellow practitioners.