Halloween Special
10% off your first month*
D Discount applies to ALL AGES of students! Discount limited to one student per family (family discounts still apply to additional students). This special offer applies to enrollments on or before Oct. 31, 2026.
There is something for EVERYBODY at Karate Ways!
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NEW FOR SENIORS! NEW FOR SENIORS! NEW FOR SENIORS! NEW FOR SENIORS!
Building Resilience:
Self-Defense and Safety for Seniors
Tuesdays & Thursdays, Oct. 20 – Nov. 12
1:30 – 2:30 pm
Howell’s Karate Ways
@Scottish Rite Center, Lower Level
2455 Masonic Drive
San Jose, CA 95125
Senior self-defense classes empower older adults with vital tools for personal safety, situational awareness, and accessible defense moves. This 4-week class is for the 50+ person who wants to improve their safety and awareness in today’s environment. It covers the basics of environmental awareness and defense against common attacks on seniors. It also includes gentle stretching and strengthening exercises to strengthen the body and defend against and mitigate the normal changes of aging and prevent falls and injury. Co-created and taught by a retired teacher and a retired RN with geriatric certification, both Black Belts in Kenpo Karate.
Cost: $60
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Why Choose Karate Ways?
In today’s world, having the awareness and ability to protect yourself is more vital than ever. Men, women, teens, kids, and seniors will learn to do just that here at Howell’s Karate Ways. Other benefits include self-discipline, better flexibility, balance & coordination, improved attention, physical conditioning, self-respect, confidence, and fun.
For a more complete description of benefits by age group, click here.
KIDS BENEFIT TOO! Are you looking for improvements in your child’s focus, attention, respect, responsiveness, discipline, confidence, or do you just want to get them moving in a fun, positive way? Besides having fun and learning karate, kids learn to listen, work collaboratively with others, control their bodies and behavior, build confidence, respond respectfully, build character and resilience, and learn to avoid conflict and bullying. Parents, you will appreciate and enjoy the positive changes in your children.
American Kenpo, meaning “law of the fist” or “fist law,” was developed by Edmund Parker, a legend unto himself. Kenpo is a fluid art, characterized by the use of close-range strikes delivered with power and precision. It is usually an “empty hand” (weaponless) art, and uses a mix of well-placed, flowing hand strikes, kicks, throws and joint locks following scientific principles. Techniques are learned to counter specific, real-life attacks, making it an excellent self-defense art.
Click here for more about Ed Parker and American Kenpo.
Our instructors are highly experienced in Kenpo and enjoy teaching students of all ages. We prioritize a safe, respectful, non-judgmental learning environment where students can push their boundaries and experience growth. We are CPR and First-Aid certified, and we disinfect our mats daily. We are a WellHub Partner too!
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We welcome students of all ages 4 years and older and have classes for Tiny Tigers (4-7), Juniors (8-13), and Adults (14+). We also have special classes for seniors and women’s self-defense! Click here for a free introductory lesson!
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