Arlandus Chimney's Schools of Martial Arts, an association of martial arts schools focusing on self-empowerment, self-discipline, self-awareness, and self-growth through spiritual, mental, and physical development. ACSOMA teaches Shotokan karate as a basis for all students in addition to Sensei Chimney's self-defense style Entotsu Senshido (The Way of the Chimney Warrior). The curriculum was developed upon the principles of empowerment, hence; the schools motto, "Empower Yourself!"
Mission Statement
To uphold the traditional values of martial arts respect, discipline, honor, loyalty, commitment, bravery, and inner growth to the highest level of Black Belt Excellence.
Sensei Arlandus Chimney is a martial arts veteran with over 25 years of experience in martial arts, personal security, teaching, and public speaking. Sensei Chimney’s diverse background and tenure in martial arts drives ACSOMA’s curriculum.
Introduction to Shotokan Karate
Karate is a traditional modern art that has its origins from the Ryukyu Islands. Shotokan was developed in Japan and it is one of the most popular forms practiced today. An individual can practice karate for the purpose of sport, combat arts, self-defense or for development of oneself (budo). Kihon (fundamental points), Kata (or forms) and kumite (sparring) are key elements of this art. The development of the correct attitude to training, exercise and competition are strongly encouraged. The training involved in Shotokan Karate is a mixture of aerobic or cardiovascular and anaerobic i.e. leading to development of stronger individual muscle groups. Flexibility depends upon the individual’s persistence with dynamic and static stretching exercises as well as underlying genetics. Shotokan Karate is one out of the four main schools of Karate in Japan.
This style uses long wide stances and has linear movements. It does not have circular movements, unlike most Okinawan Karate Styles. Sparring and scoring points in tournaments are popular in Shotokan, gradually moving away from the traditional theories set out by founder Gichin Funakoshi.
