North Heights Christian Karate

American Bushido-Kai Karate Association (ABKA)

The American Bushido-Kai Karate Association was founded by Denny Holzbauer in an effort to promote the study of Karate in a Christian environment and for the purpose of using martial arts in the service of Christ.

Bushido in Japanese means the “way of the warrior.” Kai simply means “school.” The ABKA teaches a form of Karate that is now referred to as Bushido-kai “school of the way of the warrior.” ABKA-North Heights is dedicated to making true warriors in every dimension of life: physical, mental, and most importantly, spiritual.

Commitment to Peace

The true philosophy of karate is that of peacemaking, respect for others and avoidance of violence whenever possible. In the discipline of a combative art, we aim to provide an excellent and advanced training environment, while averting unnecessary injuries. Focus, respect, discipline and control are expected and enforced at all times.

Students must commit to promoting karate in its proper use of respect and peace outside of class as well. Students will avoid fighting unless absolutely necessary for their own protection or the protection of someone unable to protect themself. Knowing karate does not mean you can out fight everyone you encounter, but you will attain important fighting and survival skills useful in a threatening situation.

Philosophy of Karate

The true philosophy of karate is that of peacemaking, respect for others and avoidance of violence whenever possible.

A Karateka (karate student) is to commit to promoting karate in its proper use at all times, and avoid fighting unless absolutely necessary for their own protection or the protection of someone unable to defend themself. Knowing karate does not mean you can outfight everyone you encounter, but you will attain important skills useful in a threatening situation.

In the discipline and training of a combative art at ABKA-NH, we aim to provide an excellent and advanced training environment, while averting unnecessary injuries. Focus, respect, discipline and control are expected and enforced at all times.

Instructor Molly Nielsen

Molly Nielsen is a motivated and passionate learner of several martial arts styles. She holds a black belt and instructor’s status in both mixed martial arts and karate. Molly teaches children to adult from white to black belts. She encourages her students to advance and to apply the qualities of being true, confident warriors, not only in class, but in all areas of their lives.

Molly is a wife and mother of four teenagers. She and her husband spent 15 years as missionaries working with at-risk children and youth in Puebla, Mexico.

Contact

Molly Nielsen or 651-253-6085