KFMA classes are taught by Shihan Brian Oviatt.  Shihan began training in 1988 and never stopped.  A devoted martial arts geek, his experiences include:

• Motobu Ha Shitoryu Karatedo – Godan, Shihan (2015)

• Shuri-te Jujutsu – Sandan (2015)

•  Old-school, International Taekwon-do Federation taekwon-do – Nidan (1994)

• Seven years training mixed arts including: kickboxing, kali / escrima, pentjak silat, arnis de mano, Lee Jun Fan, shootfighting & muay thai.

•  Xing Yi Quan & Ba Gua Zhang (Xue Ren I, Yi Duan, Xian Be I)  International Shuri-te Bujutsu Kai (June, 2019). 

• A branch of Kenwa Mabuni’s Shitoryu Karatedo, Motobu Ha Shitoryu was developed by Shogo Kuniba; a student of Kenwa Mabuni, Choki Motobu and others.

• Offered for ages 9 and older, these classes meet on Tuesdays & Thursdays at the Snyder Center. 

• The purpose of these classes is to develop individual proficiency in the system for self-defense skills and fitness.  

• Offered for ages 4-8, these classes meet on Saturdays.  

• Peewees II meets from 10:15-11:10.   This class is for 6-8 year old students. 

• Peewees I meets from 11:15-12:10.   This class is for 4-6 year old students.

• The purpose of these classes is to develop gross motor skills, teach the social & behavioral skills required for the general karate classes, introduce karate skills . . . and have fun!

• Karate begins & ends with courtesy.
• Actions have consequences.
• We are responsible for our behavior.
• We lead by example.
• There’s no excuse for bad manners.