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Master Al Wharton
welcomes you to the official website of the Bermuda Arts and Fitness Academy.
Under the direction of Master Al Wharton, his qualified staff offer an extensive training programme geared toward helping students attain their maximum potential as martial artists, who give and earn the respect of others.

 


Master Al Wharton’s DVD
Seichin Combat Bunkai
is now available for order

 


Seichin Combat Bunkai

Master Al Wharton Introduces Seichin Secrets also sparring techniques
and sparring drills. The secrets of the Seichin Kata are revealed in this explosive training DVD.

This DVD contains exclusive fighting techniques that were developed by Master Wharton, which until now have only been shared with select black belt students. The tools demonstrated in this Seichin Combat Bunkai are designed to improve your self defense skills and to raise your awareness of the power of the Seichin Kata.

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Master Al Wharton's Biography
 
Master Al Wharton began his study of Uechi Ryu Karate in 1969 in Boston Massachusetts at the Mattson Academy of Karate. He accredits his growth in Uechi Ryu to Masters George Mattson, Jim Maloney, and Bob Campbell and an acute observation of the Okinawa Masters; he has always maintained an attitude of being a student, and keeping an open mind. Master Wharton has had a very successful tournament career; especially in fighting or kumite.
He credits most of his successes in this area to Masters Jim Maloney and Kazumi Tabata. He has been player, team captain and coach for the Bermuda National Karate team on many occasions, and was inducted into the Uechi Ryu “Hall of Fame” in 1982. He has also been recognized by the Government of Bermuda for his efforts in the fostering and development of Martial Arts in Bermuda, through his hosting of many Martial Arts Tournaments, Demonstrations, and Seminars over the years. Master Wharton was awarded the rank of Hachi-Dan or 8th Degree Black Belt in August 2005 by the International Uechi Ryu Karate Federation.
He continues to teach Uechi Ryu Karate, Bak-Sil-Lum Kung fu and Chen style Tai Chi Chuan at his Bermuda Arts and Fitness Academy.
 

Mission Statement

Our mission is to teach students the ancient oriental martial arts and the principles of success and discipline embodied in their practice. We do this by teaching our Karate and Kung Fu as complete disciplines incorporating the mental, physical and spiritual aspects of martial training. In addition to developing the skills and techniques of physical defense, practice develops mental and physical balance, hardiness and acuity, and promotes the development of character. Through our practice and teaching we strive to produce socially responsible students who set and maintain high personal standards, who give and earn the respect of others and who are positive and contributing members of society.

Curriculum:
 
The curriculum at the Bermuda Arts and Fitness Academy is designed to provide students with a well rounded training experience and consists of warm up, stretching and conditioning exercises, kicking and punching techniques, empty hand and weapon forms training, self defense drills and tournament fighting techniques. Through the practice and mastery of the physical skills of the martial arts, the student will learn and develop worthwhile psychological skills and mental attributes such as concentration, determination, perseverance, confidence and self-control. In addition, the stress reducing and health promoting aspects of such practice are well documented.

Self-defense training is an integral part of the curriculum and includes blocking, kicking, joint locking and take-down techniques.
Students are also introduced to the concepts and principles underlying fighting strategy.

Fighting forms incorporate self-defense techniques and applications. Form training provides a complete workout designed to develop the coordination, stamina, strength and skill to successfully execute these self-defense techniques and applications.

Tournament sparring is offered in the form of sparring seminars within the programme on an optional basis and consists of fighting drills designed to improve speed, power, timing and focus; and free sparring practice matches. Students are required to wear regulation safety equipment for all sparring practice.

Promotional grading exams take place three times per year and are normally held during the months of December, April and July. Students who have met the eligibility criteria for attendance and time in rank will be invited for grading at those times.



Warrior's Code of Conduct:

In both their training and interaction with others, students are expected to conduct themselves with dignity and humility and to develop a style of life characterized by respect, courtesy, cleanliness, responsibility, integrity, self-discipline, loyalty, unconditional self-esteem, determination, perseverance, and self-mastery. A journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step. Thank you for taking that step with the Bermuda Arts and Fitness Academy. May you find your journey be filled with endless rewards.

Sincerely,

 
 

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