Sensei Matt is a 4th degree black belt in Okinawa Shorin-Ryu, Chinese Kempo and Kuntao.
Sensei Matt has been practicing martial for over 25 years, along side of his Shi Han Sensei Al Smith, a 10 degree black belt.
Sensei Matt founded 3 Oaks Martial Arts and was named in part to our 3 specific martial arts branches or systems all into one foundation.
Sensei Matt is also an extremely gifted and talented doctor of acupuncture and doctor of functional medicine. and a well qualified professional golf instructor.
Sensei Matt is a family man he and his wife has been in private practice for over 25 years servicing our community. 3 Oaks Martial Arts and his practice Center for Advanced Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine are proud supporters of Tampa JAMES Haley VA Hospital and other retired veterans.
MEET SENSEI MATTHEW DE BONA
Founder and President of 3 OAKS MARTIAL ARTS.
Our logo is our official uniform patch.
I chose "3 Oaks" Martial Arts because I wanted to give back and 100% of my appreciation and respect back to my Shi Han Sensei Al Smith. He was trained under 4 superior Grand Masters one Grand Master Kesi from Okinawa, Grand Master Peters Kempo, Grand Master Cassamassa Shorin Ryu, and Grand Master Saveli Tuntao. "3" SYBMOLIZES my three martial arts styles, the tree of our patch symbolizes branches of my global knowledge and the red sun symbolizes Okinawa Japan". Sensei Matthew DeBona
MY PERSONAL TAKE ON MY MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING OVER THE PAST 30 YEARS
My Shi Han asked in a class full of kids one day when I was 8 years old, he said "If you want to be a black belt, then you must first learn how to heal. its easy to hurt people, but can you take a tear away, remove someone's heart ache or pain, if so its then you can become a black belt some day... well I fell into that concept and become a doctor of DOCTOR OF ORIENTAL MEDICINE and an ACUPUNTURE PHYSICIAN a PROFESSIONAL GOLF INSTRUCTOR, as WELL as a RESPECITED SENSEI.
My Sensei became a pivotal role model for me so that I was able to find my life purpose. Without the proper "SENSEI" your karate and other martial arts methods doesn't matter... A student in the martial arts is always looking to self -perfection. EXERICSE FOR THE MIND... BODY AND SPIRIT.
Any "SENSEI" is able to teach you how to kick, punch, block, look glamour in tournaments with fancy moves etc. Can he or she teach you the core principles of how to be great and teach you how to stand tall and proud? Can he or she become the role model of who helps you to be the star of your life purpose...
I am here to become your "SENSEI".
We provide high quality martial arts for your entire family.
COMMUNITIES WE SERVE:
We are located inside Lake Bernadette Clubhouse at the Lake Bernadette Golf Course in Zephyrhills.
Our karate training center is conveniently located and centrally located within a 10 mile radius of surrounding communities in Zephyrhills, Wesley Chapel, Dade City and San Antonio.
RESPECT FOR THE ART AND THEMSELVES IS OUR CORE PRINCIPLE
A MAJOR FACTOR TO CONSIDER:
Most other karate schools and training facilities offer only 1 martial arts style they focus 100% perfecting.
We focus each and every class in the perfection of our 3 amazing martial arts styles.
In the event if something should arise and your our son or daughter will have to protect themselves they will be well prepared and well diverse in our core training.
OKINAWA SHORIN RYU
Ryu Shōrin-ryū is one of the major modern Okinawan martial arts and is considered one of the oldest styles of karate.
Shōrin-ryu is one of the major modern Okinawan martial arts and is considered one of the oldest styles of karate.
It was named by Choshin Chibana in 1933, but the system itself is much older.
The name "Shōrin-ryū" combines elements of the traditional Okinawan fighting styles of Shuri-te.
Shōrin-ryū incorporates simple strikes, vital target/pressure point attacks, and stand-up grappling techniques.
KENPO OR KEMPO KARATE
Kempo karate, also known as Kenpo, is a term used for various martial arts that have roots in both karate and kung fu. It is not a single martial art but rather a name used by many unrelated martial arts schools.
Kempo karate uses and the natural animal instincts of the tiger.
The term Kempo or Kenpo translates to "Fist Hands Method” in Chinese and Japanese, referring to empty-handed striking styles with origins in China and later adopted in Japan and Okinawa.
Kempo karate includes techniques such as strikes, kicks, and complex combinations, and it often incorporates joint locks, grappling, and sometimes weapons training.
It is distinct from traditional karate in that it includes joint locks and grappling techniques, which are not typically found in karate.
Kempo typically used fast open handed strikes and immobilization techniques to subdue your attacker quickly, efficiently and effectively.
KUNTAO SILAT
Kuntao is a martial art that originated in Southeast Asia, particularly in Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
It is a blend of Chinese martial arts brought by Chinese settlers and local indigenous styles, making it one of the oldest and most complex fighting systems in the region. Kuntao martial arts is not practiced or taught much in the US.
Kuntao is characterized by its close-range, close quarter training combat techniques, which include striking, joint locks, throws, and weapon usage.
It is known for its realistic and practical approach to self-defense, making it highly effective in modern times.
Kuntao is a combat - fighting martial arts system that teaches is secrecy-
We do not belong to any group or organization, we are 100% independent. Most martial arts dojos who do practice Kuntao do not belong to groups or organizations as we remain private.
Kuntao is unique as the strikes moves mimics the animal instincts of the black panther.
Our little ninja karate students will be limited to the level and intensity of training and combat related relates moved and techniques. Even simplified strikes and techniques of Kuntao are extremely effective, as a form of self-defense.
This martial arts system allows for your son or daughter to come home safe and sound
As for out older kids and adults, they will learn beginner level, intermediate level and advanced Kuntao strikes and combat fighting related techniques, as a form of self-defense.
COMBAT FIGHTING MARTIAL ARTS