Master Folta is a fantastic teacher that really cares about his students' progress and their wellbeing, and is very enthusiastic about imparting authentic traditional Uechi-ryu karate from Okinawa, Ja...
Read MoreThe Academy of World Champion Nestor Folta is a Total Personal Development⢠school specializing in traditional karate Uechi-ryu from Okinawa, Japan (the Birthplace of Karate).
Our mission is to make our students more successful in life, in everything they do. We do this by teaching traditional karate as a complete discipline (mind, body, and spirit) which in additional to physical defense promotes the development of high personal standards and respect for fellow men and woman, boys and girls. Our focus is to develop students who are positive contributing members in our community.
Responsibility, respect, and self-discipline are core to our personal standards. You will learn to feel good about yourself as you work with others to achieve similar goals. You will develop knowledge and skills of Uechi-Ryu (way-chee-roo) karate in a positive environment while using a safe, systematic, and step-by-step progression.
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Master Folta is a fantastic teacher that really cares about his students' progress and their wellbeing, and is very enthusiastic about imparting authentic traditional Uechi-ryu karate from Okinawa, Ja...
Read MoreI started my Uechi Ryu Karate training in Okinawa and am now continuing under Sensei Nestor Folta. The training he gives is exactly the same as I received when I trained in Japan; challenging, powerfu...
Read MoreMaster Folta is more than a dedicated practitioners of traditional Okinawa Karate. He is an accomplished competitor and instructor. His school is a great family environment where he and his wifes de...
Read MoreOn Saturday, January 13th, come try out our FREE Women's Self-Defense Seminar at 5 pm!
Stick around after for a fun night of karaoke! We can't wait to see you there!
Okinawa Karate and Cultural Center Grand Opening .... ...
Below is an English translation of the Japanese article published in the Okinawa Times...
Whether you're a beginner or an advanced practitioner, our classes cater to all skill levels....
Master Folta is a fantastic teacher that really cares about his students' progress and their wellbeing, and is very enthusiastic about imparting authentic traditional Uechi-ryu karate from Okinawa, Japan to every person that comes to train.
I started my Uechi Ryu Karate training in Okinawa and am now continuing under Sensei Nestor Folta. The training he gives is exactly the same as I received when I trained in Japan; challenging, powerful, effective, and authentic. True to its Okinawan roots.