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The head instructor of Peaceful Warrior Karate School is Sensei Dan Boyle. Sensei Dan has been studying Karate since 1985. Originally his training was in the style of Wado-Ryu. After 4 years he switched to the style of Matsubayashi-Ryu.

Sensei Dan received his Shodan (1st degree black belt) from Sensei Frank Baehr in 1994. Currently Sensei Dan receives instruction from Sensei Ward Jardine.

Sensei Dan is also a doctor of chiropractic and brings his expertise of the function of the human body into the dojo. This helps Sensei Dan to pay particular attention to training efficiently and safely.

Classes are taught following a traditional Okinawan format using Okinawan/Japanese terminology. A listing of the karate terminology can be viewed by clicking here.

"Martial arts and virtue must be unified as one.
Martial arts without virtue is simply violence.
Martial arts with virtue will purify society and
culture shall flourish."

- O'Sensei Shosin Nagamine -

Joyfulness

Joyfulness is being filled with happiness, peace, love and a sense of well-being. Joy is inside us all. It comes from a sense of being loved. It comes from an appreciation for the gift of life. Joy comes when we are doing what we know is right. Joy is the inner sense that can carry us through the hard times, even when we are feeling very sad.

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