Martial arts classes in the Benito Juárez municipality

The path to strength and community: martial arts forge better people and societies

Joaquín Capilla Sports Center (2023-10-25) by Alejandro Rodriguez TorresAlcaldía Benito Juárez

Joaquín Capilla Sports Center: The birthplace of champions

In this sport, Joaquín Capilla's legacy fuses with the Olympic spirit and karate, inspiring new generations to achieve greatness in sport and in life.

Joaquín Capilla Sports Center (2023-10-25) by Alejandro Rodriguez TorresAlcaldía Benito Juárez

Karate Environments - Joaquín Capilla Sports Center
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Shotokan: The empty hands school

With its philosophy rooted in Bushido and Zen, Shotokan teaches more than just techniques: it instills a way of life based on integrity and respect.

Rules of the Dojo
One: strive for perfection of character.
Defend the ways of truth.

Joaquín Capilla Sports Center (2023-10-25) by Alejandro Rodriguez TorresAlcaldía Benito Juárez

More than blows: a philosophy of life

Karate is a journey toward personal mastery, where each kata is a mirror of the soul and each fight a lesson in self-control and resilience.

Joaquín Capilla Sports Center (2023-10-25) by Alejandro Rodriguez TorresAlcaldía Benito Juárez

The pillars of karate: technique, form and combat

In karate, each movement is a dialogue with one's inner self, where perfected technique fuses with the artistic expression of the spirit in movement in a dance of strength and control.

Fostering the spirit of strength.
Honoring the principles of etiquette.

Joaquín Capilla Sports Center (2023-10-25) by Alejandro Rodriguez TorresAlcaldía Benito Juárez

Sensei: An outstanding mentor

Hiroshi Ishikawa, who studied under Shotokan legends, passes on not just techniques but also instills values of respect, patience and perseverance, acting as a beacon of wisdom.

Joaquín Capilla Sports Center (2023-10-25) by Alejandro Rodriguez TorresAlcaldía Benito Juárez

Karate and the mind

Karate cultivates a strong, serene mind, capable of facing challenges calmly and decisively, strengthening resilience and focus.

Joaquín Capilla Sports Center (2023-10-25) by Alejandro Rodriguez TorresAlcaldía Benito Juárez

Karate: building community

It's thanks to this sporting spirit that the sport can become a meeting place, where children and adults grow together to learn the value of teamwork and empathy.

Guarding against spirited value.

Joaquín Capilla Sports Center (2023-10-25) by Alejandro Rodriguez TorresAlcaldía Benito Juárez

Tatami life lessons

Karate teaches us that every challenge is an opportunity to improve, fostering the values learned in the dojo such as integrity and humility, which extend to everyday life to create compassionate and committed individuals who in turn create a better community.

Joaquín Capilla Sports Center, Alejandro Rodriguez Torres, 2023-10-25, From the collection of: Alcaldía Benito Juárez
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Joaquín Capilla Sports Center, Alejandro Rodriguez Torres, 2023-10-25, From the collection of: Alcaldía Benito Juárez
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Joaquín Capilla Sports Center, Alejandro Rodriguez Torres, 2023-10-25, From the collection of: Alcaldía Benito Juárez
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Joaquín Capilla Sports Center (2023-10-25) by Alejandro Rodriguez TorresAlcaldía Benito Juárez

Karate: evolution and legacy

Karate at the Joaquín Capilla Sports Center doesn't just build athletes, it builds leaders for a stronger community and promotes a legacy of excellence and respect.

Joaquín Capilla Sports Center (2023-10-25) by Alejandro Rodriguez TorresAlcaldía Benito Juárez

Martial arts: laying the groundwork for the future

So much more than a sport, karate is a path of personal and collective transformation, forging a future where strength of spirit meets physical excellence.

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