" I have been training with Okami Martial Arts for about the past 6 months, and I would definitely recommend this club to anyone interested in fitness or martial arts. In May, a co-worker and I joined Okami's boot camp, and it was really fantastic....they had an "inch-loss" challenge for the three months, and I actually won! I lost 14 inches off of my body, and found that I was toning up and getting much stronger... in fact, I am probably the strongest that I have ever been in my life. I joined the club once the bootcamp was over, and am now taking kickboxing classes on a regular basis. I absolutely love this club. There is such a variety of ages in the classes, and the more senior members help out the newer members...the atmosphere is just really amazing. Kelly and Crystal are so good at realizing an individual's fitness level, and pushing you (but not too hard) to reach your goals. They are a 10 out of 10!" Jenna West, Saskatoon.
Are you looking for a great way to be more fit, improve your strength, reduce your stress and learn an amazing skill at the same time? Look no further.... Okami Martial Arts, your Trusted Saskatoon martial arts experts can help! Whether it is your own personal health and fitness that you are looking to improve, or if you are looking for an incredible activity and environment for your children, Okami Martial Arts prides themselves in providing top quality instruction in an energetic and supportive atmosphere.
Kickboxing, Shotokan Karate and Sambo are taught under the
instruction of World and Pan-American Champion Kelly Greenwood and World Champion, Crystal Greenwood. Whether you are wanting a high impact cardio workout, or
looking to train to compete at any level, Okami Martial Arts can help you get there!
At Okami Martial Arts, your children will do so much more than simply learning Karate. Through training, children will build their
confidence, discipline, and knowledge of self defense situations. Younger students work on basic karate movements and forms, and will learn how to respect themselves and one another. Very important to so many of us these days, Okami also works on bully defense with your children as well! Classes are structured.... and most of all FUN!!!
Meet the team at Okami Martial Arts!
Sensei Kelly Greenwood
Sensei Kelly Greenwood has been training for 10 years under
Shihan Wolfgang Manicke. Sensei Kelly has
his Black belt in Karate and Kickboxing, as well as Sambo Certification. Still very active in competition, Sensei
Kelly has some amazing acheivements:
2010 Provincial Champion in
Kickboxing
Gold Metal in Kickboxing, Silver
in Sport Jiu Jitsu and Grapple Strike at 2010 Worlds in Las Vegas.
Gold Metal in Kickboxing, Gold in
Weapons Sparring at Pan-Am Games 2011.
Gold in Continuous Sparring, Gold
in JuJitsu & Silver in Grappling at the 2012 WOMAA World Martial Arts
Games.
Sho Sempai Crystal Greenwood
Sho Sempai (Advanced Instructor) Crystal Greenwood has
trained under Sensei Kelly Greenwood and Shihan Wolfgang Manicke for 1 &
1/2 years. She currently hold her blue
belt in Karate and instructs "The Pups". Crystal also holds a red belt in kickboxing
and instructs kickboxing with Sensei Kelly. Sho Sempai Crystal recently won Gold in
Weapons Kata as well as Bronze in Open Hand Kata at the 2012 WOMAA World
Martial Arts Games.
Okami disciplines:
Bushido Kan Ryu Karate
Training is usually divided into three parts Kihon (basics),
Kata (forms or patterns of moves), and Kumite (sparring). Techniques in kihon
and kata are characterized by deep, long stances that provide stability, enable
powerful movements, and strengthen the legs. Weapons sparring is part of the
class as well
Kickboxing
Kickboxing refers to a group of martial arts and stand up
combat sports based on kicking and punching, historically developed from karate,
thai boxing and wester boxing. Kickboxing is often practiced for self defense,
general fitness, or as a contact sport.
Sambo
Sambo is a Russian martial art and combat sport. Sambo is relatively modern since its
development began in the early 1920s by the Soviet Red Army to improve their
hand to hand combat abilities. Intended to be a merger of the most effective
techniques of other martial arts, Sambo has roots in Japanese judo and karate
plus traditional styles of wrestling.
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