About Our Styles
About Ateru Goju-Ryu Karate-Jutsu and its founder
  
Grandmaster Cullen’s Goju Lineage:
- Karate Father (Main Instructor) N Gosei Yamaguchi
- Karate Grandfather (Main Instructor's Sensei) Gogen “The Cat” Yamaguchi
- Karate Great-Grandfather (Gogen’s teacher) Chojun Miyagi – Founder of Goju-Ryu Karate-Do
Most martial arts schools are led by competent and
thoughtful instructors. So are we; however, there are benefits to
training under the guidance of a chief instructor that is only two
instructors away from the man who was the father of karate in Okinawa-
Chojun Miyagi.
The art is called Goju Karate. Goju-Ryu was the first karate taught as a system
in Okinawa. Its founder, Chojun Miyagi, is also responsible for creating the name Karate – which due to the Chinese roots of Goju originally meant China Hand. Many years later, the Japanese decided to re-name it to Open Hand – using a same sounding Kanji (Chinese Character) that meant Open instead of China. Goju is infamous for its aggressive techniques and beautiful katas. These are attributed to the base elements that make up Goju: Shaolin Chuan-Fa Kung Fu, Pa Kua Kung Fu and Okinawan Te.
The Academy’s Chief Instructor, Hanshi Kevin Huunjin Cullen, has taken Goju to the next level by re-defining its application on all levels from standing basics to forms and combat. His version of Goju
Ryu called “ Ateru Goju-Ryu
Karate-Jutsu” is recognized by 9 world Sokeship councils as a genuine, unique and legitimate new form of Goju-Ryu
Karate with Hanshi Cullen, its founder. This means you will be
training with the highest authority in Ateru Goju Ryu Karate Jutsu
right here in Findlay, Ohio.
This is the oldest and most traditional of all forms of karate. Candidates for training should consider the extreme nature of the training and dedication necessary to walk the path of
Ateru Goju . All students age 13 and older are welcome to join us on this lifelong quest.
Karate KIDS :
The kid’s version is a belted system that takes the young student from the basic building blocks of the above listed disciplines all the way through to
Jr. Black Belt Competency. Students will perform in the following areas: katas/forms, standing and moving basics, sparring, tournament competition and belt testing. Although we allow those students who wish to pursue breaking
to do so, we do not require board breaking as it has little to do with traditional
Goju.
About JUDO
Shihan Cullen was given his 6th Dan in Judo from one of the last
living icons in Judo/Ju Jitsu, Hanshi Toney Raven from Los Angeles
area. Hanshi has been involved in the art for 67 years. Shihan
Cullen's Judo/Jujitsu class is Japanese based (which also includes all
the techniques that the BJJ stylists left out of the art) and a very
effective defense style as well as a wonderful sport to become
involved in. This is a very effective class. As a result of training
just six months with Hanshi Cullen two of his students have shown well
in competition this year. Justin Green thus far has: Won the popular
southern Ohio grappling challenge easily by slamming its bjj
competitors with judo throws and then submitting them, got second
place in the Philidephia City Wide Judo Challenge and A bronze 3rd
place medal at the Pennsylvania Judo State Championships. David Bryant
took a second place Silver medal at the prestigious Naga/Arnold Sports
Festival Grappling Championships.
Learn how to fall, throw, grapple, submit and escape.
About
EXECUTIVE DEFENSE (Private
Sessions Only - 12 week course $1,250.00 Team building sessions at a
group rate available. Call 419-422-0262 to schedule)
This field of study offers the most rendered techniques based on
Ancient Kung Fu and Okinawan Ateru Goju Combat Techniques, point to point combat theory, tools and target applications, real time targeting, kinesiology and physiological aspects of defense – aggressive rebuttal and most importantly, one technique fighting. I.E. , if applied correctly, one technique is all that is necessary to dispatch your assailant.
There are no forms or kata but there are kicks, punches, deflections, locks,
chokes. Tai Techniques, throws, environmental obstacle usage, Pa Kua and more. This is a no nonsense approach to TRUE FIELD TESTED SELF PROTECTION.
These are the same techniques that Grandmaster Cullen has been sharing with federal agents, law enforcement,
U.S. ARMY RANGERS and NAVY SEALs for the past 20 years.
About Chanbara, San Ryu Do and CSW
Chanbara: Soft padded weapon training that allows students to
perform full contact weapons training without the risk of injury. This
type of art originated in Japan and we teach traditional Chanbara via
our advisor Kyoshi Dana Abbott who is the highest authority for all
regions outside of Japan.
San Ryu Do (Three Paths - One Way) is a new style of swordsmanship
that is a fusion of sword styles from China, Japan, and Europe. The
origins of San Ryu Do date back to Dr. Robert Braff's time at American
University in Washington, D.C. Offering simplicity and holding a
single purpose, this sword style remains true to the ancient Samurai
ethic of " Win the battle with maximum efficiency".
San Ryu Do is officially recognized as a legitimate sword style by
the following: The World Martial Arts Sokeship Council, National
College of Martial Arts, The United States Martial Arts Association,
The World Congress of Amateur Athletics, The World Congress of Martial
Arts, and The World United Martial Arts Alliance.
Utilizing simple sword techniques (waza) and complex movement (kata),
the student will eventually learn to perform beautiful movements that
carry the ability and strength to perform tameshigiri (test-cutting)
on bamboo. There is no person to person combat with combat edged
swords. Only the waza, forms and tameshigiri.
CSW - Combative Sports Weaponry is a growing sport that features
point sparring/fighting with an opponent in a timed contest. These
foam padded weapons of Okinawan decent may be used with fervor with no
fear of the practitioners getting hurt in any way. This is a fun and
healthy way to work on focus and timing while releasing tons of excess
energy in the process. THE ACADEMY OF MARTIAL ARTS STUDIES is an
official training and testing facility of San Ryu Do International and
students will be able to try out for Team USA and have a
chance to compete in Europe, Asia, The Caribbean and all over the USA!
About Tai Chi (Call for class block start
dates)
Tai Chi is a physical, mental and energy based work out that combines slow controlled movement with healing energy breathing techniques that work together to promote good blood and healing energy flow throughout the body. This can be done by people of all ages. From China to the US, millions of practitioners perform their daily Tai Chi forms and live much better lives because of it.
Won’t you join us and see what Tai Chi classes can do for the betterment of your life?
About Meditation Classes (Call for class
block start dates)
Meditation classes are a relaxing way to end your day after dealing with the kids, the office and life’s stressful moments. Although the meditative methods used are not religious in nature, they will help you find inner peace and calm through generalized breath and meditation techniques. The end result: a more focused and centered you!
About Controlology - The original Yoga-Pilates
(Call for class block start dates)
These classes combine tried and trued Yoga and the best of the best Pilates exercises. The exercises will strengthen, tone and stretch you naturally. Other health benefits include better blood flow, increased breathing capacity and a suppler musculature that will help carry you through the week. This is not just a fad but instead a healthy lifestyle that you can continue for the rest of your life.
About Women’s Pro-Style Kick Boxing and Body Sculpting
- (Taught in semester blocks- minimum 10 students must be
pre-registered to run this class)
Our women’s only kick boxing regiment is NOT to be confused with other watered down versions of aerobic kick boxing or Tae Bo. This is instead – THE REAL DEAL! Women will be trained as pro kick boxers are trained with techniques that carry great health benefits AND real protective POWER! Put those videos on the shelf, step in the
"ring" with us and get a piece of this action.
Classes are for women only! (Age 17 and over) You wear regular workout clothing
No belts or uniforms required - No physical contact - No experience necessary
UFC STYLE CLASSES
(Private per-hour classes ONLY): Shihan Cullen has
been in the UFC fight game since 1994 having helped train Jack McGlaughlin to fight in UFC 6. He has continued to train many
champions including Nick Sorg and Dwight Decker. This adult curriculum is also a belted system that includes the same methodologies
as those used in the cage. Stand up, Tai Striking and Kicking
Techniques, Dirty Boxing, Judo & Greco Roman Wrestling, Ground n
Pound, BJJ, Japanese JuJitsu, Freestyle Wrestling and Benavides Vale
Tudo. These warriors train in the same fashion as our the
PRO-AM cage fight team "Team Predator". A black belt in MMA will take
approximately 5 years so BE PATIENT! The key here is to consider this a journey instead of a temporary fix. When we approach the arts in this way, we use patience as our partner and the level of success we can reach is then only dependant upon our desire.
About Ju-Jitsu
Ju-Jitsu loosely translated means "science of softness" or "gentle art" and is applied to many schools of unarmed and hand-to-hand combat. The soft grappling style was intended to help unarmed soldiers fight against armed enemies in any way possible, using the least amount of force necessary. Ju-Jitsu was the primary unarmed combat method of the Samurai. Aikido and Judo are both modern day descendents of Ju-Jitsu. Several techniques used are similar to Karate, Aikido and Judo.
Ju Jitsu emphasizes turning an attacker's own force against him or herself, putting them off balance. Ju-Jitsu also emphasizes certain grappling moves, strikes and kicks to vital areas. A Ju-Jitsu student is expected to learn how to gauge the force of an opponent's attack and use it against him, evade attacks, use leverage against an opponent and how to attack nerves and pressure points.
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