Martial Arts Schools near Oxford

“Trained here a few times, most recently their new BJJ program. It was great. The instruction was very high level. I’m definitely coming back!“

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“Comments below written by my daughter Payton Shanley (current 12 yr old student of Method Karate)

Method Karate offers a fantastic learning opportunity to kids of all ages. With a bright smile throughout the dojo, this is a great atmosphere for kids to make friends and have fun! It teaches all about patience, dedication, and discipline. Coming from an actual student, it’s great here. I’m always ready to hop into the car and get to karate. It’s always one of the highlights of my week. Every instructor and participant makes the experience better. Method Karate is unique, it’s top notch. Testing is calm, friendly, and encouraging yet challenges me physically and mentally. Parents are able to watch students show their skills. With a respectful and dedicated attitude, Method Karate sure will get your children up and about. Method Karate is simply the best! Focus and sharp thinking floods throughout the dojo during katas, teaching students about peace of mind. Sparring enlightens and keeping us moving and motivates us. Kihon makes us dive deeper into the moves and highlights why and how we use them. With all this together, karate is formed. Method is the perfect example of what a karate culture should be.“

“Martial arts training is not just learning to punch or kick. It is not just about learning some new words our memorizing some forms. Sensei has built a dojo that teaches the heart of a warrior while also teaching the techniques of empty-hand combat as well as some traditional weapons. Over thirty years ago I first walked into the dojo, scared, having been bullied daily at school, and needing a safe place. This was, at that time, the one local dojo where discipline and honor seemed equally or more important than the techniques. Sensei not only taught me how to defend myself, but more importantly taught me that in his dojo the only person who "wins" a real-life fight is the one who never has to fight in the first place. Techniques that he teaches are for defensive use only, period. I had seen students dismissed from the dojo for starting fights, but thankfully that was a very rare occurrence. Now, many of the students I had trained with assist Sensei in the instruction, and I know that in their heart they continue to teach with honor, and also with great skill.“