About Silverdale Butokukan Karate
Our Mission
Silverdale Butokukan represents the best in karate training and instruction. We foster connections with the martial arts community of the Pacific Northwest through tournaments, seminars, and workshops to exchange ideas and techniques of the martial arts. Silverdale Butokukan strives to be an ambassador of karate in Kitsap County and beyond to provide people with the best aspects of karate practice.
About Silverdale Butokukan
Traditional Karate for Modern Times
We combine our traditional kata practice with modern approaches to developing self-defense capabilities. At Silverdale Butokukan, we are committed to enabling our students to attain optimal fitness and possess the skills necessary to assure their personal security.
We recognize that there are multiple forms of martial arts available to those who wish to pursue a healthy, safe lifestyle. Traditional karate has been time-tested. When done correctly, the positions, movements, and techniques align naturally with the human body. Therefore, from early adulthood to midlife to senior years, people can excel at karate.
At Silverdale Butokukan, we make longevity of practice a high priority. Our methods build and develop physical ability. Through the use of a scientific approach validated by experience, we bring a modern approach to traditional karate.
Advantages of Silverdale Butokukan karate
What Are Some Advantages to Silverdale Butokukan Karate?
Advantage #1
The roots of Butokukan karate have been in existence for centuries. Butokukan has been used, tested, and proven. Historically, the leaders of Butokukan karate have had backgrounds in other martial arts, such as judo and jiujitsu. The effective elements of those martial arts have been incorporated
into Silverdale Butokukan as it is taught today.
The instructors of Silverdale Butokukan all have extensive experience in a variety of modern martial arts. Consequently, all students at Silverdale Butokukan gain exposure, experience, and expertise with traditional karate that combines the best features of boxing, jiu jitsu, and kung fu to form a modern karate system.
Advantage #2
Our instructors. Our instructors are the best in the Northwest, bar none!