The Koei-Kan style is the fundamental system of karate taught at the Task Karate Academy.   The Koei-Kan style of karate combines techniques of Karate (blocking, punching, striking, and kicking), Judo (take downs and throws), Aikido (restraints and reverse joint techniques), and Kobudo (traditional weapons), to form an extremely well rounded system of self defense.  The Koei-Kan system was founded by Eizo Onishi in 1952.  Master Onishi was a senior student of two very prominent Okinawan Karate Instructors:  Master Kanken Toyama and Master Juhatsu Kiyoda.


              Karate                                 Judo                                    Aikido

Karate  practice is comprised of three essential components for development:

Kihon Waza - Basic Techniques
    The practice of basic techniques set the foundation for developing self defense skill.  See Testing Requirements for list of basic techniques.

Kata - Form
       A Kata is a form or pattern of karate technique which develops proper form, speed, power, balance and focus.  They are basically diagrams for defensive maneuvers and attacking vulnerable areas of an opponent.  There are 17 Katas taught in the curriculum.

Kumite - Sparring
    Sparring training allows students to practice technique in a realistic form with an opponent.  This enables the student to develop skill and  confidence in what they learn.   Protective gear is worn to protect the students from injury.


       Kihon Waza                      Kata                             Kumite

  Kobudo - Weapons
     The practice of traditional weapons aid in the further development of a student's skill and concentration.

    * Nunchaku Kata Dai Ichi- Training for the first Nunchaku Kata is open to Yellow belt students.
    * Nunchaku Kata Dai Ni- Training for the second Nunchaku Kata is open to Green Belt and up, only if student has learned Nunchaku Kata Dai Ichi.
    * Kihon Bo Shodan- Training for the first Bo Kata is open to 2nd Green Belt and up.
    * Kihon Bo Nidan- Training for the second Bo Kata is open to Brown Belt and up, only if student has learned Kihon Bo Shodan.
    * Suken Shita Haku No Sai- Training for the Sai Kata is open to Brown Belt and up.
    * Hama Higa No Tonfa- Training for the Tonfa Kata is open to Brown Belt and up.


          Nunchaku                                Tonfa                                       Bo