Sensei Eric Shellenbarger has retired from teaching karate and has closed his school, The Lima Karate Academy. It opened on July 1 of 1987 and closed August 31, 2007.
Thanks to all who helped teach the classes and run the school. I can't express enough how much I appreciated your help.
-Sensei Eric Shellenbarger
If you are looking for a karate or mixed martial arts instructor, I highly recommend Sensei Shane Lear in Delphos. He will teach you right. Click here for his website.
For those seeking to understand karate, the key is in the kata. I know you've heard this before, but when the light comes on, and you truly understand what is being taught, you will find a fast, effective method of self-defense. I'm amazed at how few people have figured it out.
-Sensei Eric Shellenbarger
From the Kung Fu pilot movie: "Perceive the way of nature and no force of man can harm you. Do not meet a wave head on: avoid it. You do not have to stop force: it is easier to redirect it. Learn more ways to preserve rather than destroy. Avoid rather than check. Check rather than hurt. Hurt rather than maim. Maim rather than kill. For all life is precious nor can any be replaced." - Master Kan
You can contact Sensei Shellenbarger at:
Shellenbarger Karate Inc.
100 Gregory Lane
Elida, Ohio 45807
To Email Sensei Eric, click here.
Lima Karate Academy is a division of Shellenbarger Karate Inc.
Copyright 2007, Eric R. Shellenbarger, all rights reserved.