Brad Bowelle's United Karate of Dahlonega
Martial Arts and Kickboxing

Our greatest goal in this class is to have fun and instill a love of martial arts. We also focus on traditional practices such as bowing to show respect and exercising self discipline to listen as well as interact positively with other children and adults. We have interactive discussions about appropriate timing to use karate in school and around the home are part of the discussion as well as touching on concepts pertaining to stranger-danger. Read More »

We strive to provide an environment where fun and a love for martial arts is developed in this class. Age-appropriate behavioral expectations are set for the students in this class to reinforce postive behavior in their various classrooms in kindergarten through first and second grades. We begin to set higher levels of focus on traditional practices such as bowing to show respect and exercising self discipline to listen as well as interact positively with other children and adults. We have more indepth and interactive discussions about appropriate timing to use karate in school and around the home. We also cover concepts pertaining to stranger-danger. Further instruction is given on how to block, punch, and kick as well as teaching basic martial art stances. Read More »

Students in this class are working towards an officially recognized rank as well as progressing towards earning a blackbelt in the United Karate Studios system. The learning environment in this class sets a tone that allows for fun learning the various aspects of martial arts. We work hard to maintain a energetic, light and fun atmosphere but also set more rigid behavioral expectations. Learning how to say no to drugs, deal with bullies, handle meeting strangers, and interact positively with adults in unfamiliar environments are all parts of our cirriculum. Children are exposed to sport aspect of martial arts and are given the opportunity to spar with other students while wearing protective padding. Read More »

Young persons who attend this class are trained in all aspects of United martial-arts. The student who attends this class can expect a rigorous aerobic workout while working towards their blackbelt. Learning of martial-arts forms as well as practicing sparring with other students is a regular part of the cirruculum. Age appropriate discussions about how to handle various self-defense situations take place along with practical application of techniques. Progressing through various ranks requires varying levels of proficiency at certain technique and personal responsibility for developing technique is expected of the student. The sport-aspect associated with all United Karate Studios is highly encouraged to further practicing what is learned in class. Read More »

Students in this class are working towards earning their blackbelt in the United Karate Studios. Participants in this class are exposed to all the aspects of martial-arts training that United Karate Studios offers. Anyone who attends this class can expect a rigorous aerobic workout while working towards their blackbelt. Learning of martial-arts forms as well as practicing sparring with other students is a regular part of the cirruculum. Progressing through various ranks requires varying levels of proficiency at certain technique and personal responsibility for developing technique is expected of the student. Read More »

This specialized class is offered to individuals wanting only to learn the specific techniques associated with sport of kickboxing. This workout is highly aerobic and is high-impact. The workout enviroment strips away the traditional aspects of learning forms and focuses on fitness and fighting skills. This class is designed to give beginners exposure to the basics of kicking and punching as well as provide a level-appropriate workout to individuals who have had previous training. Participants can expect to train to levels which allow them to safely but effectively spar with others in this class. Read More »

This class is a specialized class offered bi-weekly as a supplement class for those who are active students at the United Karate Studio of Dahlonega. This class offeres training in United Karate Studio’s version the highly effective art of Brazillian-style of Jui Jitsu. Instruction is provided by skilled instructors who have trained with the Gracie family. United’s teaching approach in this class is its focus on the repetitive technical application of technique. Read More »