High Reaches Karate & Fitness llc
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High Reaches Karate & Fitness llc
400 Orange Street, Suite 206
(Inside the Pump House Ministries)
Ashland, Ohio 44805
419-289-8771
419-207-3987
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If you teach Hapkido, why are your class names and school name
called Karate instead of Hapkido?
Good question. Most people understand what Karate is but do not
understand about Hapkido. Many people have never heard of Hapkido.
Karate means "empty hand" and Hapkido is a form of empty hand
defense so it is perfectly fine to describe us as a karate school. We also
teach basic karate skills and concepts.

Why do you teach Bible lessons and memory verses in a martial arts
class?
When students study a martial art, they are also picking up a spiritual
philosophy. The founder of our art, a biblical scholar named Joseph
Lumpkin, designed Shinsei to flow and mesh with biblical principles.
There is a nice correlation between the philosophy of the bible and the
philosophy of warrior arts. So the question becomes, why NOT teach the
Bible with the art of war? The Bible also contains the history of war
within its pages.  We believe that as one studies the art of war they are
more likely to live in peace. We also believe our students should learn to
value ALL human life and do their best to preserve it.

What denomination is High Reaches Karate & Fitness llc?
We are non-denominational. We have people who are Catholic, Baptist,
Brethren, and even those who are none-of-the-above training with us.
We welcome all backgrounds. You are not required to be a Christian or
become a Christian while training. You are simply required to
understand the philosophy behind what we teach, which is Bible-based
and comes from a non-denominational Christian world-view.

Do you do anything other than martial arts with your students?
YES!!! We schedule monthly activities to give all our members and their
families time to hang out, get to know each other and have fun. We do
Karate Lock Ins, Karate Bowling Parties, Fall Bon-fire/Weenie Roasts,
Banquets, and more.

Is there a chance to do extra training?
YES!!! As our schedule allows, we schedule seminars, FREE Kata
practices, FREE test prep classes, and more. There are also low cost
seminars held at our school and the chance to travel to larger seminars
within our system and within Karate for Christ International.

How come there are non-black belts helping students during class?
Good question. There are certain students who have been trained and
who have volunteered to help train newer students. They are learning
leadership skills, as well as teaching skills, by doing this. Many students
are intimidated by black belts and feel very comfortable asking
questions of lower ranked helpers. Everyone is extended the opportunity
to learn to be a helper but not all have this aptitude.

How can I learn anything if there are kids and adults training together?
Don't the kids slow things down and don't the adults hurt them if they
are partnered?
Our experience over the years has shown this method to be more
effective than having all age-segregated classes.
Kids have perceptions and insights adults do not have and vice versa.
We normally have two or more able body helpers in class to split things
up if need be, or if one group needs to move a little faster than another.
We also learn patience and compassion by working together and many
of our adult students enjoy training with their children. Kids are with
kids all day long at school and the same with adults at work. We have
fun together as we learn and explore all that our art offers. The
questions children and teens ask in class are opportunities to explore
techniques deeper and more fully.
As to possibly hurting the children, part of learning martial arts is
learning to control and harness your power. One should be able to work
out with anybody, regardless of their size, and work to their ability. It is
part of Karate for Christ's philosophy and the philosophy of this school,
that we can learn to work ourselves out no matter who we are working
with and grow in our art and grow personally.

Why do the new people go to the back of the class?
First, class line up is by rank and time in rank. Second, this creates a
quick and efficient line up and an instant knowledge of who has more
experience. Third, and most important, the new people in the back have
someone to watch as they learn and perform techniques. To an
observer, this method looks archaic. To the trained Instructor, this
method helps the new people not feel awkward and gives them a visual
demonstration aide all through class.
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