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The Alpha Dojo Project dates back to 1986. I was only ten years old when I discovered my passion for martial arts, especially for Karate. Since martial arts were banned in Romania at the time, I explored judo, wrestling and boxing for four years.
Starting in 1990, when Karate became a legal sport, I began studying Karate Shotokan. At the same time, to gain a deeper understanding of martial arts, I also trained in Goju-Ryu Karate, Shito-Ryu Karate, Kyokushin Karate, Ju-Jutsu, Judo, and Kempo over the years.
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Depending on age, Karate can be approached gradually: for children, it can be seen as a game; for teenagers, it is viewed as a combat sport; and for adults, it is regarded as an art and a Budo tradition.
Many studies demonstrate the benefits of martial arts practice, particularly Karate. Yet, when people ask me why martial arts and why Karate, based on feedback from my students, clubmates, and my own experience, I can say that practicing martial arts provides long-term benefits:
increased endurance improved physical agility quicker reaction times
greater concentration sharper mental agility development of intuition and the ability to anticipate an opponent’s movement and thoughts effective conflict management, regardless of the conflict’s type the ability to deal with potential threats and face dangers with courage, no matter their nature reinforcing and adhering to the principles of life associated with “the Budo Path”.Wado is an “inward-focused” style of Karate that helps you understand and control your internal energy (Qi), allowing you to comprehend how the body functions as a whole and to establish an efficient mind-body connection.
Additionally, being a style that combines elements from multiple martial arts, Wado not only increases overall efficiency, but also challenges the practitioner in a harmonious way, enhancing the aforementioned benefits.
Wado-Ryu Karate was founded in 1934 by Master Hironori Otsuka (1892-1982). Wado-Ryu is an elite style of Karate with roots in ancient Japan, traditionally practiced by certain social classes. The style emerged from the fusion of the Japanese traditional martial art Shinto-Yoshin-Ryu Ju-Jutsu with Okinawan Karate.
Although Wado-Ryu has undergone over 70 years of continuous refinement and transformation, it has remained true to its traditional foundations.
The character “WA” in the word “Wado” is derived from the first article of Japan’s first constitution, which states that “WA” (harmony) is the core of the Japanese spirit.
The character “DO” means path or way, defining the way forward: the path of harmony, the path of Budo. Thus, Wado-Ryu Karate leads us along the path of harmony, with all techniques in the style adhering to these principles.
Join us on the “Path of Budo” by studying one of the most graceful and fluid karate styles.
For the most part, depending on the training phase (pre-competition, competition, or post-competition), the sessions equally focus on:
Physical 
Studying specific techniques
Psychological
Tactical training andThe goals of the training sessions are to prepare students to perform successfully in competitions and to effectively handle self-defense situations
Training sessions are conducted with a maximum of 16 students.
At Alpha Dojo, we aim for efficiency and effectiveness, so belts will be awarded based on the results achieved in internal tournaments or national and international competitions.
For those who choose to follow the “Path of Budo” and approach karate as an art, the key factors will be passion, dedication, perseverance, discipline, and self-motivation.
We strive to break away from the usual patterns where progress is measured through exams. Since progress should be made day by day, it will be evaluated during each match, each competition, and each training session.
Our gallery captures moments of growth and passion from every fighter dedicated to Wado. Each image reflects a journey of courage, respect, and harmony, highlighting the essence of Wado-Ryu and the desire for self-improvement.
Sala de Combat a Universității Româno-Americane
office@alphadojo.ro
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