Reno Martial Arts
里諾武術

Reno Karate

The origins of karate appear to be somewhat obscure and little is known about the early development of karate until it appeared in Okinawa in the 1600's. Okinawa is the main island in the chain of Ryuku Islands which spans from Japan to Taiwan.

In its earliest stages, karate was a form of closed fist fighting, originally called Te, or "hand". Te flourished in Okinawa because of frequently imposed bans on the possession and use of weapons by its citizens. For this reason, Te was often trained in secret.

Reno has many schools of Karate available to choose from. One school with an outstanding reputation in the Reno Area is Larry Halls Martial Arts Legacy. For Years Master Hall has taught children, adults, womens awareness, and seniors martial arts. Learn confidence * Discipline * Respect. Teaching positive family values and excellent martial arts training in Sparks. 1450 East Prater Way #102 - at Sparks Blvd L Hall Martial Arts Legacy get a Four Star Rating. (775) 331- 5425. Say Reno Martial Arts sent you and get two weeks free!

A national chain has just come into Reno; it is United Studios of Self Defense. They teach both private and group lessons for adults and children and have four locations in Reno alone. There is a United Studios of Self Defense at MaeAnne and McCarren, one a Caughlin Pkwy and McCarren, a school in Double Diamond and one in Sparks. Reno Martial Arts has no rating for this chain. Send your comments. For more information about classes call 1(800) 278-8773

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Another fine school of Karate in Reno is the school run by GrandMaster Barry Elwood. They teach the original Ed Parker system of Kenpo Karate. They have a great system of martial arts and have been in Reno for more than 20 years. For more information about Kenpo Karate and GrandMaster Barry Elwood contact (775) 746-3792 - Tell them you heard about them here!