Elite International Martial Arts

ZUMBA…COMING JUNE 7, 2012

Elite IMA — Tue, 15 May 2012 02:07:12 +0000

NEW AT ELITE!!! Are you interested in Zumba, are classes filling up at the gyms, are the class times not meeting your schedule? Well, come to Elite, we offer Zumba classes at reasonable rates and at a variety of times.

Zumba Fitness is a Latin-inspired cardio-dance workout that uses music and choreographed steps to form a fitness party atmosphere.

EVERYBODY is invited to this party!

About Elite

Elite IMA — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 03:00:04 +0000

All classes are with a certified instructor in the safe, comfortable environment of our spacious facility. Get acquainted with our unique, combined martial arts training style and have all of your questions answered. We’re confident that, following these fun and educational classes, you will be ready to start your healthy life style and enhance your physical and mental fitness!

We recognize that different age / fitness groups have different needs, Elite International Martial Arts Academy offers programs designed specifically for children, youth, adults and seniors. Training is also adapted to individuals’ specific needs. At Elite we will make a custom program based on your request, school and work schedule and budget!

Have Questions? You can also call us at:
604-904-9355 or email us at info@eliteima.ca Our friendly, knowledgeable program directors are always ready to serve you, and to answer any questions you may have.

Student of the Month (May, 2012)

Elite IMA — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 23:14:46 +0000

Congratulations to Christopher who has been awarded Student of the Month for May, 2012. He has been working very hard in class, getting to know his forms and self defence and has been a great help in assisting the other students in his class

Good job Christopher

One Month Special

Elite IMA — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 04:16:56 +0000

MENTION THIS ADD AND GET ONE MONTH

OF FREE TRAINING!!!!!

A History of Karate

Elite IMA — Sun, 29 May 2011 13:41:38 +0000

KARATE After Okinawan King Sato paid tribute to China’s Ming dynasty in 1372, trade was opened between the two countries. In 1392, 36 Shaolin martial artists from Fujian province arrived in Okinawa to teach them Chinese martial arts. This led to the development of Okinawan martial arts that were named after the villages of their origin—naha-te, shuri-teand tomari-te. From these three villages arose the various styles of karate, two of which were shorei-ryu and shorin-ryu. After studying these two styles of karate in Okinawa, Gichin Funakoshi (1868-1957) simplified the movements and introduced karate into Japan from Okinawa in 1921. By 1939, Gichin Funakoshi built his first official karate dojo and called it the House of Shoto (Gichin Funakoshi’s pen name) or, as it is mostly called today, shotokan karate. The term “karate” was first used in 1722 when Okinawan martial artist Sakugawa created his martial art karate-no-sakugawa, wherein kara refers to China. Thus, karate originally meant “Chinese hand” or “Tang Hand” after China’s Tang dynasty. However, when karate was introduced into Japan, the meaning of “kara” was changed to “empty.” This is why karate today is translated as “empty hand.”