In order to succeed in anything you do, whether it be school, business or anywhere your path may take you, one must have self-confidence, perseverance and respect for others.  Caparco Martial Arts invites you to join its school and learn character building along with martial arts skills.

Head Instructor, and school owner, Kyoshi Mark Caparco holds an eighth degree Black Belt and has been teaching traditional Japanese Martial arts for over 30 years.  All classes are taught by Kyoshi Caparco and assisted by registered Black Belt instructors.  

Our program choices include:

Karate:

At Caparco Martial Arts, Kyoshi Caparco teaches Goshin Jutsu Karate, a traditional Japanese self-defense art brought to the United States by the late Grand Master Gerard Durant (1922-1991).  We adhere to the Code of Bushido, the Samurai's Code of Honor, which teaches the "perfection of character" through loyalty, discipline, dedication, bravery and honor.  "The ultimate aim of Karate therefore lies not in victory or defeat, but in the perfection of the character of its participants."  (Master Gichen Funakoshi - founder of modern Karate, 1868-1957)

Students learn:

• blocks, punches, strikes and kicks;
• throws, takedowns, and follow-ups;
• vital point techniques;
• kumite (non-contact sparring);
• kata (forms) training - a series of pre-arranged movements against an imaginary opponent;
• weapons training.

Group, or private classes, are open to children, teens, adults and corporate clients.  Click here for class times.

Iaido (Japanese Swordsmanship):

The art of Iaido is a traditional art.  Iaido is taught using pre-arranged series of motions, sometimes called kata or "forms."  The motions are designed as defenses against attacks by imaginary opponents.  Its forms are hundreds of years old.  Iaido is also traditional in the sense that it has no modern applications.  Since there is no practical purpose for sword fighting in modern times, there is no reason to "update" the forms, or to make the art effective for self-defense.  The physical practice of Iaido includes drawing, parrying and cutting motions, as well as various methods for returning the sword to the scabbard.  Outside of physical fitness and its historic value, Iaido is mainly practiced as a means of character development and swordsmanship skill.

The student will learn principles of correct sword handling and techniques required for receiving their Black Belt rank(s) in Iaido.

Group, or private classes, are open to teens, adults, or corporate clients interested in learning the art of Iaido.  Click here for class times.

Aiki Jujutsu:

Classes follow the techniques and concepts derived from the Daito-Ryu Aiki Jujutsu system.  It is a traditional Japanese Bujutsu (martial art) that teaches control of the attacker by causing varying amounts of pain through the use of the body's meridian system, joint locks and throws.  This art revolves around the concept of "ki" or "internal energy" within the human body that is guided by the mind.  No matter what the attack, energy is always used to unbalance an opponent.

The student will learn principles and techniques required for receiving their Black Belt rank(s) in Aiki Jujutsu. 

Group, or private classes, are open to students who hold a Black Belt in any martial art and requires acceptance into this program by Kyoshi Caparco.   Click here for class times.

Caparco Martial Arts

2510 Chili Avenue

Rochester, NY  14624

tel: (585) 737.4602   fax: (585) 247.3350

kyoshi@caparcomartialarts.com