POLANDER ACADEMY OF MARTIAL ARTS The place to learn Okinawan Kempo Karate! This is not a sport. This is a Life Protection Art, passed down from ancient Okinawan warriors to our Grand Master Seiyu Oyata. Train with dojo owner Hanshi Peter Ciecwierz Polander, a 9th degree Black Belt and senior student of Taika Oyata at our Bethesda, MD location. Karate is a blend of physical, mental and spiritual elements. It offers life-changing benefits, not found in any other activity. It is fun yet challenging, capable of honing you - gradually - into the best shape of your life. It is the perfect lifelong activity. It can be practiced at any age, does not require exceptional flexibility or natural talents, only a desire to improve your physical, mental and emotional condition.
