We cordially and humbly invite you to…
-- Experience the fun and excitement
of a class for yourself, a family member, or your entire family,
-- Enter the world of martial arts at any level of experience,
-- Feel the thrill and fun of a kickboxing class
as you are driven by a wide range of music,
-- Join the family that truly is
the KoSho Karate Center for the Martial Arts!

KOSHO KARATE – CENTER FOR THE MARTIAL ARTS
The perfect place to learn, train or work out!

Considered one of the best martial training facilities in the world, KoSho is centrally located on Oracle Road just a few blocks south of the Tucson Mall.

With a wide range of classes held Monday through Saturday, KoSho allows you the freedom to study many areas of the martial arts or the freedom to vary your kickboxing schedule. It’s a freedom you can’t find anywhere else!

KoSho Karate
3912 North Oracle Rd. (at Roger)
887-4099

"Without a doubt, KoSho is the finest facility in Tucson and, probably, in the country as well. We've been privileged to train at KoSho for over 15 years and feel it is much more than just a dojo: KoSho truly is a family of friends." -- THE HILL FAMILY Tom, father, 3rd Degree Black Belt Em, mother, 3rd Degree Black Belt Adeline, age 19, 3rd Degree Black Belt Tiffer, 17, 2nd Degree Black Belt Alden Maura, 14, Brown Belt Bren, age 11, Purple Belt Allis, age 10, Blue Belt Michael, age 3, White Belt

THE HISTORY OF KOSHO KARATE
KoSho opened its doors, the first time, in Conover, North Carolina in 1974, and here in Tucson in March of 1983. The name KoSho when translated means “The Old Pine Tree School”. It was derived from the days in early Okinawan history when karate was forbidden. At that time martial artists had to practice and teach secretly at hidden locations in the pine forest. By doing so, those martial artists kept the old ways of their arts from being lost.

Through its history, KoSho has been charged with a similar task: keeping the old ways alive, while developing new and modern ways to study and train.

CLASS SCHEDULE
With more than 60 classes each week, KoSho has something for everyone. You are sure to find the class and schedule to fit your needs.

Schedule your free introductory class! We’d love for you to come and experience KoSho Karate, KoSho Kickboxing or any of our other programs.

WHY TRAIN AT KOSHO?
-- Director Shihan Johnny Linebarger, 8th Degree Black Belt with more than 30 years of experience in the martial arts (Check out Shihan Linebarger's resume by clicking here.)
-- In business here in Tucson since 1980
-- A staff of instructors certified in a wide range of martial arts
-- More than 25 adult instructors, most of whom with more than 20 years of experience
-- Large, state of the art training facilities
-- Raised, spring loaded floors which are padded with closed cell foam mats
-- A wide range of training equipment designed for safety and fun
-- Classes for all ages
-- Kids programs for ages 6-9: within the classes, kids are divided by age and experience level
-- Junior classes for ages 10 through 15
-- Lil’ Dragons: a special program for 3 through 5 year olds. It’s a 10 week course designed to introduce your child to the martial arts classroom
-- Adult programs: for the study of the martial arts as a way to learn self-defense, become physically fit and stay that way, for better focus, flexibility, self-confidence or jst as a fun way to work out
-- We have a program for you: karate, tae kwon do, judo, jujitsu, aikido, kendo, kobudy, capoeira, krav maga, yoga, cardio kickboxing, toning & conditioning
-- Private lessons
-- More than 60 classes each week
-- There are dozens of martial art schools but there’s only one KoSho Karate!

WHAT MAKES KOSHO KARATE DIFFERENT FROM OTHER SCHOOLS?
Regardless of the style of martial art, such as Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Kempo, Kenpo, Jujitsu, Judo, Aikido, Kung Fu or American Freestyle, the effectiveness of the style or school is directly related to the knowledge, experience and talent of the head instructor and his staff. No one art or style is superior to another.

How the talent, experience and knowledge of Shihan Linebarger be superior to another or to others?
-- With more than 30 years of continual study, training and teaching martial arts such as Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Kung Fu, Kobudo, Judo and Aiki-Jujitsu
-- More than 20 years of competitive experience, winning 13 different world titles, competing with and serving as captain of the USA Karate Team
-- Teacher and coach of hundreds of state, national and world champion competitors

Shihan Johnny Linebarger and his staff of talented and experienced instructors are what make KoSho Karate different from other schools. Another difference is the overall goal of the school and that of the students. Students want to be able to protect themselves.

The competition arena is one of the proving grounds for martial arts training. It is a safe and controlled environment that allowed martial artists to pit skill against skill and test effectiveness of training.

Another proving ground is the streets of most any city in the country. Shihan Linebarger spent 9.5 years in law enforcement with the US Air Force. He has helped develop defensive tactics programs for law enforcement officers, using the same techniques and self-defense techniques taught every day at KoSho.

Call KoSho NOW at
887-4099
for your FREE WEEK of lessons!