John Wade Karate

Discipline, Confidence and Self-Defense

www.KarateandGymnastics.com

 

Welcome

 

Welcome to John Wade's Karate and Gymnastics School. We are located in Southaven, MS and have students from Southaven, Olive Branch, Horn Lake, Hernando, and Memphis, TN. If you want to improve yourself, let me show you how. With a black belt in two styles of martial arts, TaeKwonDo and PaSaRyu, and extensive experience in gymnastics and dance, whether you are 3 or 103, call today!

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At John Wade Karate School, you Will Learn to Gain and Develop

Self-Defense Skills
Confidence
Discipline
Weight-Control
Stress-Control
Improved Concentration and Grades
Flexibility — a key measure of fitness

 

In John Wade's Karate School, children develop

Respect for themselves and others
Improved concentration and grades
Discipline, and confidence
Sportsmanship
Self-defense skills
Our focus is on the total child; mind, body, and spirit. Children are encouraged to reach their goals through perseverance and hard work.

Martial Arts training helps children focus and concentrate, not only in the Karate studio, but in all of their efforts, including school work.

If you are interested in joining, please contact us for a free consultation.

Call Today 662-536-2020

About Us

About The Program

Every karate students begins as a white belt. Over the years we have developed a curriculum that effectively teaches the students both the physical martial arts and the mental/attitudinal skills that provide the basis for positive lifestyle skills.

John Wade was trained by Master Kang Rhee in the martial art of PaSaRyu. The PaSaRyu (Way of Honor) style is a blend of elements of Karate, Kung Fu, and TaeKwonDo. The style is more open and free than the traditional forms. John developed his passion for martial arts during high school and has continued to increase his skill and love for the discipline for more than 20 years.

John also has a love for dance and gymnastics. After high school John performed on the hit TV show "Star Search" and later became a preformer in Nashville, TN at OpryLand. John has over 20 years experience teaching children both karate, dance, and gymnastics. John is a true performer at heart and loves to teach children the skills and discipline to follow their passions just has John has followed his.

John is a member of the World Black Belt Bureau. His students participate in WBBB events and tournaments.

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Summer Camp

 

Summer Camp was tons of fun this year!

We have summer camp every year, see you next summer for more fun. If you want to get a head-start on summer planning call us today and find out more about our Summer Camps.

 

 

Class Schedule

 

 

For more information about class schedules call - 662-536-2020

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Jones Protective Arts

Jones Protective Arts

A self-defense based art, not a sport...

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Monday and Wednesday nights 7-8:45pm

Come join us in a fun, relaxed, informal setting as we explore the pressure point fighting techniques of Kyusho-Jitsu and the Filipino stick-fighting art of Modern Arnis. Questions and discussion are encouraged.

Jones Protective Arts

The Martial Arts that I teach are Ryukyu Kempo Tomari-te, Modern Arnis, and eight incorporated theories of Small Circle JuJitsu.

I continue to learn these arts under the tutelage of the greatest teachers I have had the pleasure of meeting.

Ryukyu Kempo under Grandmaster Jack Hogan, we utilize pressure point attacks (Kyusho-Jitsu) and grappling techniques to end an attack.

Modern Arnis was founded by the late Professor Remy Presas, I study under one of Professor Presas’s top and personal students Master Bruce Chiu.

Much of the grappling comes from Small Circle JuJitsu as taught to me by Grandmaster Jack Hogan and by Professors Wally and Leon Jay commonly previously reffered to as “Tuite”.

This combination of different styles or systems gives tremendous flexibility in the ability to protect yourself or loved ones with humanity. This is a self-defense based art, not a sport.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me and I will answer your questions to the best of my ability.

Email at: JonesProtectiveArts@comcast.net

Jones Protective Arts

 

6910 Snowden Ln

Southaven, MS

at Getwell and Goodman Rd across from Sonic Drive In

Questions?


Can I come watch a class?
What should I wear?
What should I expect to learn?
Do you teach self defense?
How long will it take to get my black belt?
What age groups do you teach?
Will I have to hit someone or will I get hit?
What style of Karate does John teach?
Why is your dojo better than others?
Where is your dojo located?
What are the health benefits of Karate?

Can I come watch a class?

You are more than welcome to come to any of our classes and watch. If you would like, you can even participate. If you are interested in karate, just come to one of our white belt classes. If you are interested in gymnastics, come to any of our gymnastics classes. We are always ready to teach a first day student. Our schedule of classes is available online Click Here to find a class that fits your schedule.
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What should I wear?


Our karate students wear a white gi top and bottom, our gymnastics students wear shorts and a tee shirt. Until you have a gi, just wear a white t-shirt and shorts or workout pants.
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What should I expect to learn?


John Wade's Karate and Gymnastics teaches PaSaRyu, which incorporates TaeKwonDo, Karate, and Kung Fu as well as, self-defense techniques. The gymnastics classes focus on tumbling, flexibilty, and floor gymnastics.
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Do you teach self-defense?


Everything learned during training, including basic blocks, punches and kicks can be used for self-defense. John also teaches situational personal techniques, as part of the training schedule. Special one-day seminars will be held periodically. Please check our calendar for more information.
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How long will it take to get my black belt?


The amount of time it will take to earn your black belt is up to you. Typically when a student puts in the effort required to earn a black belt, it can be accomplished in 2 1/2 to 3 years.
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What age groups do you teach?


There is no upper age limit for begining your training. The earliest a student should start our program is 5 years old, but that does not mean we have left out the little ones.
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Will I have to hit someone or will I get hit?


The simple answer is Yes. But the level of sparring is in a controlled enviroment. You will have many lessons in how to defend yourself and control your offense before you will be able to free spar.
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What style of Karate does John Wade teach?


John Wade teaches PaSaRyu, a form of TaeKwonDo created my Master Kang Rhee. Click Here to read more about about PaSaRyu history.
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Why is your dojo better than others?


Choosing a dojo is a personal choice. You must decide if the dojo where you choose to train is right for you. Our purpose is to glorify our Lord Jesus Christ by teaching our students self dicipline and confidence.
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Where is your dojo located?

6910 Snowden Ln, Southaven, MS
at Getwell Rd. and Goodman Rd. across from Sonic
Southaven, MS
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What are the health benefits of Karate?


Karate exercises your body, as well as your mind. A typical class envolves stretching, calisthenics and aerobic exercise for your body.
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Find Us

Come Visit Us Today or call 662-536-2020!

 

6910 Snowden Ln

Southaven, MS

at Getwell and Goodman Rd across from Sonic Drive In