Karate is beneficial to everyone, any age or gender. Depending on the age karate will benefit you or your loved ones in different ways. Regardless of the age karate helps develop coordination, fitness, self-discipline and self-defense.

Regardless of who is learning, karate has something to offer. A year-round activity to consistently learn and develop from. No other sport or hobby offers as diverse an experience as karate.

Ryukyu Academy strives not only to teach excellent self-defense techniques and smart behavior, but also to improve the character and uphold the highest moral standards. The founder of karate, Gichin Funakoshi once said that, “The ultimate aim of the art of karate lies not in victory or defeat, but in the perfection of character within the individual”.

Ryukyu Academy is taught by Gary Brincat. Together they have a combined experience of over 30 years in the martial arts, with over 15 years of experience teaching. Sensei Brincat competed in kickboxing in Europe and has practiced several different martial arts. He found his home with Ryukyu Kempo and has been practicing with his son, William, since.