North Wind Martial Arts Academy – North Wind Martial Arts Academy

WHY KARATE- WHY US?

DISCIPLINE

CONFIDENCE

SELF-DEFENSE SKILLS

Shito-ryu Karate Style

Shito-ryu is one of the four major Japanesse

Karate systems that originated in Okinawa.

Shito-ryu was influenced by different masters

in the mid 1800's giving rise to a complex style

that strives to unite the diverse roots of karate.

We provide the best

Traditional Karate

for the Modern World

Our Approach is Physical,
Mental, Social and Emotional
and yes, we also have FUN!

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2026 Summer Camp Early Registration

Looking for a summer camp in Oviedo, FL? Summer Camp 2026 Registration is OPEN! Fill out our online form today!

Camp is offered June 1, 2026 – August 6, 2026, Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. We will be closed May 25, 28 and 29 as well as July 4 and August 7.

Summer Camp Fee:

$175/week (second child 10% off)
$50 Day Rate
$50 Registration fee for new students

North Wind Martial Arts is a trusted, family-owned dojo that has been providing safe and fun camp programs to our community for over 15 years. We offer a karate summer camp that is centered around practices designed to foster respect while building character. Our instructors are highly trained and focus on a student-centered lesson approach so all students get the best quality of martial art instruction. This summer we have so many fun activities planned with lessons to teach children teamwork, self-discipline and confidence. Summer camp students get the opportunity to master new skills that enhance their concentration and mental focus for the upcoming school year.

Our karate summer camp offers:

Daily karate lessons with personalized student centered instruction
Weekly field trips, arts, crafts, sports and fitness activities
Supervised outside playtime
Affordable pricing
Flexible schedule options

First Class is Free!

Karate is for everyone! Come try your first class for free!

Our white belt classes are Mondays and Thursdays at 5 p.m. for kids ages 5-13.

Adults can try their first Mondays 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. and Wednesdays 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.

No pre-registration is required for your first class!

KARATE

Karate was originally conceived as a mix of Chinese martial arts and Okinawan native martial arts (known as “te”) in the 18th century. The “proto-karate” of the times was divided in three major schools whose influence remains present in modern karate to this day. These schools were Shuri-te, Naha-te, and Tomari-te, named after the Okinawan cities they prospered in. With Chinese influence and innovations by masters through the years, many new styles were born. Shito Ryu is one of the most prominent styles in the world, being recognized as one of the four major styles along with Goju Ryu, Wado Ryu and Shotokan.

SHITO RYU

Shito Ryu as a style was created in 1931 by Kenwa Mabuni, a martial artist from Shuri who during his career studied under Anko Itosu and Kanryo Higaonna, foremost representatives of Shuri-te and Naha-te respectively. Shito Ryu was designed as a blend of Shuri-te’s straight, strong techniques and Naha-te’s circular and soft techniques – thus creating a versatile style with the ability to adapt to many situations. Shito-Ryu today has the most comprehensive kata syllabus of any style in the world – including not just Shuri-te and Naha-te kata, but also Tomari-te and even kata from minor styles as well. As is common after the passing of the founder, Shito Ryu was split into many branches as leadership was disputed and innovations advanced the art.

MOTOBU-HA SHITO RYU

Our Branch of Shito Ryu is called Motobu-ha Shito Ryu, or “Motobu’s Shito Ryu.” It was created by Kosei Kuniba, who learned under both Kenwa Mabuni and Choki Motobu. Motobu was a famous “street fighter” in Japan whom became known for combining traditional karate with advanced fighting techniques. Motobu’s influence is also of huge consequence because, he had trained not only with Anko Itosu, but also with Kosaku Matsumura, who was the main proponent of Tomari-te. This means that the karate synthesized by Kuniba has elements of the three main styles of Te, making our style as complete a representation of traditional karate as possible.

It's not about being the BEST,

it is about being better than you were

YESTERDAY!

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