Tibon's Goju Ryu Fighting Arts

I love the Tibon family and all they do. I studied martial arts here as a kid and watched my dad become very successful in the art. I wouldn't consider any other dojo. This is the real deal straight from Okinawa.

Tibons is a great place to go to get a great experience and learn a TON! Everything there is so helpful and friendly and the structure is great for people of any age!

sensei tibon is the best sensei in stockton. teaches students respect discipline and loyalty

Xaviar loves going to class and each Sensei really cares and teaches with so much patience. I'm so glad we chose Tibon's.

I have had the privilege of knowing the Tibon family for many years and actively participated at this dojo for over 9 years. I have watched other 'schools' and seen many promotions to know that Tibon's Karate cover all concerns. 1. where does it come from? There is a rich history at Tibon's. The style of Karate is traced through past sensie or 'teachers' to Okinawa, Japan. the 'school's' own history is on their walls. from pictures to news article clippings. just as well as it is in the multiple families that attend. 2. does it work? There is no definite answer to whether or not a single action allows a person to defend themselves. during a high adrenaline moment - the question is whether or not your spirit, your mentality will withstand or crumble. This school dives into that area the best anyone can. The tools for that situation are taught to us through drills in every class. tolls (blocks/strikes) proven to be beneficial by the school's own history as well as the systems history. It is not a hit, kick mentality. it is prevent, or over come to survive mentality - as best described by me. visit the school & talk with the family and the students more to discover if this is for you. 3.what is it like? As you step onto the floor; the school's motto hangs on the front wall. "Respect, Discipline, Loyalty". It is expressed by most and most importantly by the owners. This is observable by the interactions you will have on your first class day. Everyone is helpful and outspoken. There are always exceptions (shy, new, etc.) for example myself. soon I was out of my shell however as the instructors sought my participation. Eventually I was helpful as well. Class begins with exercises to warm up and push the body. then comes the fun stuff. the school works basics every night in some form, then expand it by explanation in kata (forms) or fighting. normally at the end of the night, I'm tired, excited, sometimes sore, and most of all happy. Since it is a traditional school, there is bowing and other things of the such. treated honestly these things may help learn respect and discipline (patience, etc.). conclusion: Tibon's Karate is a helpful and genuine school. the owners/instructors care about the people they teach and show it every day. A single interpretation or perspective is not enough to do this school justice however. one must visit it and see it for themselves. talk to the owners, instructors, the students and even parents of students. not to just hear how good something is, but to help discover what you want in a martial arts/self defense school. Even if this is not the school you pick - the information will help you choose the right one. p.s. if anyone wants to know why I stopped, it is because of life/economy. plain and simple. otherwise I would still be going to class. still the experience stays with me and I study/train when I can myself.