Dojos ' Kara ' means empty, or hollow, and ' Te ' means hand. As a weaponless means of self-defense, Karate consists of dynamic offensive and defensive techniques using all parts of the body. We maintain the original aims of this ancient art by practicing the traditional methods used over 80 years ago. You don't have to be young, flexible, or athletic to begin practicing karate.
Students develop at their own pace, gradually increasing their level of training over time.
The best way to determine if karate interests you is to come to the YMCA and try out the class - free. No obligations, no contracts. From Page Mill, turn on Ramos into the Palo Alto Square. Go straight until the road dead ends. There will be a YMCA sign in front of you.