Our Programs

Child Programs

Small Samurai

This is our specialized Karate training for pre-school kids aged 4-5. The emphasis is on fun and discipline in a karate class setting. At this age, the children learn to have better self-control, and they receive exercise and coordination. We utilize fun and exciting Karate games to teaching Karate techniques.

Kidini

The alarming rise in the incidence of abduction and attacks on children has caused many parents worry. Kidini is a program to answer those concerns. Kidini is a fun, educational, interactive program that empowers children (and parents) with the knowledge to avoid or escape dangerous situations.

The Kidini program engages children with the aid of seven (7) personable, friendly characters each with their own entertaining story and easy to learn song. Through practice scenarios, interactive teaching aids, and follow-up activities children learn how to recognize and react to potentially life threatening or hostile situations.

 Kidini is a child safety program. Children are introduced to seven friendly characters – all members of the Kidini Team, and each one uniquely skilled to recognize, avoid, and escape dangerous situations. Through individual character lessons and easy to sing-a-long songs, your child will be guided through the steps each member must take in order to stay safe. Kidini is a fun, educational and interactive way to empower your child with knowledge - knowledge that could someday prevent him or her from becoming injured or abused.

Juniors

Our Juniors program provides a fun and exciting environment for kids aged 6-12 to learn Karate. By being with children their own age, our Juniors are able to learn at pace that is comfortable for them without having to engage adults. We challenge our Juniors to strive for their best, and to apply these same concepts to other areas of their life. The exercise that is lacking in so many grade schools can be found here.

A Note to Parents

Dear Parent:

Welcome to Mahato Karate! Now you have the opportunity to see for yourself what happens to your child when their true potential is released. It’s an opportunity to join Mahato Karate's winning team of dedicated individuals who are all striving to be the best they can be through the study of the Karate.

Mahato Karate provides the most exciting and innovative programs you and your child will ever experience in the area of child development. When answering the question, “What do you expect your child to gain from the study of Martial Arts?” the majority of parents say that they want their children to learn: respect, responsibility and self-discipline. If you are a parents searching for ways to counterbalance the negative messages bombarding your children from movies, television and other forms of pop culture, search no further!

Adult Programs

Traditional Karate

Adult Karate classes run every weekday evening between 7 PM and 9 PM. Classes focus on several general areas: Kata, Kumite, Kobudo, and Aki-Jitsu. Each of these areas are integral parts to the study of Shuri-te/Shaolin. Also, there are morning and afternoon classes on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. For more information on our class schedule click here.

Shuri-te was derived from the Shaolin Kenpo style and was the main fighting system of the Samurai of the emperor of Japan at the Shuri Castle.  The Chinese military envoy that was in Okinawa had a large influence on our Shuri-Te Shaolin style.  This influence includes the use of five basic Heians for development and to prepare the student for the advanced kata of Kusanku, which is named after the Chinese General Kusanku himself, who introduced this method to the Okinawans. Our system is known for its fast and powerful techniques, Aki Jutsu (joint locking) and its main art is that of Kyusho Jutsu (pressure point hitting) which is taught to its higher-ranking Yudansha (black belt). Without its knowledge, our system would be no different from any other system.  We trace our lineage through Soke Jerry F. Barbar of the Mahato Karate Association, to the original Mahato Karate lead by Master Noriyuki Tamesue and Master Shumihiko Funatsu. 

Kobudo

Classical Okinawan martial weapons art Ryukyu Kobu Jutsu or simply Kobudo.  The same civilian-warriors who developed the art of Karate forged Kobudo on the island of Okinawa. While there is no standardized or official set of kata used by all practitioners, there are many interpretations of kata handed down by the masters of old.  Weapons include Bo, Sai, Nunchucka, tonfa, kama, and handbo.  

Kenjutsu

Kenjutsu, the art of swordsmanship, is the most highly respected of all Japanese martial arts.  Though other weapon systems preceded the sword in the military history of Japan, none compare in depth and complexity with kenjutsu. Generations of swordsmen devoted their entire lives to the study of every conceivable variation in the use of the weapon. Not satisfied with mere variations in technique, they explored and developed the strategic and philosophical aspects of swordsmanship, penetrating to the spiritual and physical core of conflict itself.  Kenjutsu would become the premier martial art of Japan.  Although the sword is the primary weapon studied in the Itto Tenshin-ryu, the student of the ryu studies a wide range of weapons and learns to use the principles of the ryu to address every conceivable type of strategic engagement. Itto Tenshin-ryu is an art that will challenge your very being.

Delaware Karate Team

The Delaware Karate team trains every Saturday morning. Karate sport consists of two major areas: Kumite and Kata. Kumite (sparring) is one of the two competitive components that is followed by USANKF rules.  Secondly, there is Kata, which must be peformed mentally and physically flawless. 

Ju-Jitsu

Our curriculum focuses on traditional Ju-jitsu. Our Ju-jitsu program follows the rules and regulations set forth by the USJJF.  Ju-Jitsu The classes are on tuesdays and thursdays, and focus on Atemi-Waza (striking techniques) Nage-Waza (throwing techniques) Kensetsu-Waza (joint manipulation) Shime-Waza (strangulation or choking techniques) Katami Waza (ground techniques),  Vital and nerve point striking and manipulation.

MMMA - Mahato Mixed Martial Arts

 Mixed Martial Arts is a combat sport in which a wide variety of fighting techniques are used, including striking and grappling. Modern mixed martial arts emerged in 1993 with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. MMMA focuses on techniques such as: Sprawl-and-brawl, Clinch Fighting, Ground-and-pound, and Submission Grappling. MMMA is on fridays every week.  

Kobu Power    

Kobu power is a weighted aerobic workout using a 4’ weighted bar during a choreographed aerobic routine that gives you the benefit of a full cardio workout while losing weight and building muscle at the same time! The hidden secret is called Bunkai!! Bunkai is the self defense that each move teaches and demonstrates so you can act with out hesitation if acts of violence thrust upon you. This is what makes Kobu power unique.

Karate Box Aerobics

Cardio Kickboxing on heavy bags choreographed to music. This is the best exercise to get your body to achieve the most productive output possible.  Karate Box Aerobics uses martial arts knowledge from centuries of battle tested techniques and presents them in an easy to learn safe environment. 

Private Instruction/Personal Training

Learn Karate with a personal instructor with the individualized classes tailored to your needs and abilities. Learn at a faster pace to earn the coveted and respected black belt.  Personal training is available to lose weight-firm and tone. 

Find Your Potential

Many people live a life of quiet desperation. It is very unfortunate to see people walking around being tired, unfocused, stressed. They feel out of control. They are trapped in the hypnotic conditioning of their fears, doubts and worries. A typical day is spent going to work, dealing with the constant hassles of putting out fires for nine to ten hours per day, skipping meals, and rushing to get home to sit in front of the television and forget about the daily grind. Week after week this habit goes on. The weeks turn to months and the months to years. Over a period of time you become conditioned to believe, “Well, that’s just the way it is, there’s nothing I can do about it.” Helplessly you continue doing what you’re doing, feeling as if just hanging in there is the answer.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be at the top of your game, to feel a sense of confidence and well being that is within you at all times. To know that you are taking care of yourself in a way that allows you to have more energy and passion for the things that matter most in your life. Imagine the positive change you can make in the people around you. Your life has the potential to be a masterpiece.

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