Aurora Martial Arts

Aurora Martial Arts Aurora Martial Arts is located in Corvallis, Oregon. The style of Karate that is taught is American Kenpo Karate. We also blend in elements of Tae Kwon Do, Escrima (Arnis) and Jujitsu. American Kenpo Karate was sophisticated and developed by Ed Parker. Kenpo is designed to teach the student the basic theory of movement and self defense skills. Through diligent training students become effective at applying their skills in self defense. This develops confidence in the student that crosses over into many areas of daily life. Kenpo Karate blends many elements of movement from the hard linear lines of hard styles like Shotokan and Shito-ru to the circular and flowing lines of the soft styles like Kung-Fu. Tae Kwon Do is a Korean martial art that is known for its dynamic kicking style. Escrima is a Pilipino martial art that utilizes a short stick in the application of their fighting style. Other similar styles are Kali and Arnis. Jujitsu is a style of grappling or ground fighting. Although this style originated in Japan there is now a main stream style called Brazilian Jujitsu. This approach to training provides a broad foundation in many areas of the martial arts and develops a very well rounded and effective Martial Arts Practitioner. The school is run by a professional group of dedicated Martial Artists. Louis Donadio is the Head Instructor and Owner of Aurora Martial Arts. He has earned rank in: Kenpo Karate: Fifth Degree Black Belt Tae Kwon Do: First Degree Black Belt Escrima: Equivalent of First Degree Black Belt With more than 24 years of martial arts experience, Sensei Louis Donadio is the founder, owner and head instructor of Aurora Martial Arts, a successful and fast-growing school located in Corvallis, Oregon. With more than 150 active students, Aurora is housed in a 6,500-square-foot school with a professional martial arts training floor, a private practice room and an extensive adult and youth program. As a sergeant in the United States Air Force, Mr. Donadio was a Basic Training Honor Graduate and Distinguished Graduate Non-Commissioned Officers Preparatory Course, and received the Air Force Achievement Medal. In 1984, he continued his work in the service as a Survival Instructor in Spokane, Washington, and began his training in Kenpo Karate. While earning his degree in computer science and business management, he continued his study of Kenpo and under the guidance of Mr. Dave Kovar he further developed his skills as a martial artist and instructor. Mr. Donadio began teaching Karate professionally in 1993 at Kovar's Karate Center, one of the largest and most respected Karate schools in the country. Sensei Donadio and his wife of 14 years, Wendy, have two children; the whole family is involved in the martial arts. Wendy has a first brown belt and is the school administrator. Their son, Louis, has a second degree black belt, and their daughter, Jamie, has earned her black belt. Mr. Donadio strives to bring positive change to our community through fun and motivating martial arts classes designed to develop discipline, respect and self-defense skills, while improving strength, flexibility, coordination and self-confidence.