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Sun Dragon Martial Arts and Self Defense supports the physical and spiritual empowerment of all through training in conflict resolution, self defense, and non-violent martial arts.
Download the 2009 calendar for promotion dates, self defense workshops, and special events at Sun Dragon.
Austinist column features Sun Dragon Junior Black Belt Leila
Spike Gillespie has written a wonderful column in the Austinist about our new Junior Black Belt, Senpai Leila. Spike has high praise for Leila:
Can I just tell y’all what it was like to watch a fourteen year-old girl exhibit the most intense concentration I have witnessed? I arrived around three hours into her test—her testing partner was Graham, a grown man—and she was perfectly composed. As those testing her asked her countless questions, not all of them in English, she produced the answers swiftly. But, even better than her accuracy—both in physical and verbal aspects of the test—was how she handled the occasional error. Upon being corrected, she nodded and said a word, that sounds like this: Uhhhs to make it clear she understood. She didn’t flinch, or act upset with the correction. She simply accepted the information, made necessary changes, and moved on. All with an audience intently watching her.
We couldn’t agree more. Read the full article.
New Member Special
Contact us to schedule your first class.
Ready to try something new? Seido karate at Sun Dragon will strengthen, empower, and challenge you! Our New Member Special includes:
That’s everything you need to start on your way to black belt. As a non-profit, we’ll never ask you to sign a contract, and we offer scholarship and work-study opportunities. We never turn anyone away for inability to pay. Check out our schedule and rates to see what classes will fit your life, then contact us to schedule your first class. We look forward to welcoming you to Sun Dragon! |
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Upcoming Self Defense
Co-Ed Self Defense
Our July self defense workshop is open to teen and adult men and women, and will cover basic skills you need to avoid violence when possible and keep yourself safe when necessary.
Register online!
Summer Camp Registration now Open!
Summer comes early in Austin, so don’t wait to register for Sun Dragon’s summer camp! This year camp runs from June 22nd – 26th. The week-long camp is open to current students, alumni, and all girls ages 6-12 who want to try martial arts for the first time. Karate camp is a fun way to increase physical fitness, develop character, and practice safety skills. Seido Karate emphasizes respect, courage, responsibility, and confidence. Our practical self defense curriculum teaches everyday ways girls can stand up for themselves and others. Campers will also participate in art and writing projects, play games, and put together a performance for friends and family. Register by April 15th for the best price. Register online!
Be Our MySpace & Facebook Friend!
Now you can find Sun Dragon on Facebook and MySpace, where we’ll be posting special content – videos, training tips, promotional coupons, combination techniques, and more! – that you won’t find on our regular website.
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Why Practice Karate?
Everyone starts karate for different reasons, and everyone continues for different reasons. A few of our students have shared their personal reasons in or Why I Train Section. If you’re thinking about starting, or just curious about why others do it, check it out.
