Business Details
46 Years
experience
Open 24/7
always available
Traditional Martial Arts Training in Fort Collins
Total Ryu Martial Arts has been a cornerstone of traditional martial arts training in Fort Collins for over three decades. Founded by Charles Orchard, a martial artist with 32 years of experience, our dojo specializes in authentic jiu-jitsu, karate, and self-defense systems rooted in centuries-old practices. We prioritize real-world effectiveness over sport-oriented techniques, ensuring students develop practical skills for personal protection. Our instructors, including Jill Orchard, bring extensive expertise in youth development and adult combatives, fostering a family-friendly environment where character, discipline, and physical fitness converge.With a focus on community empowerment, we offer structured programs for children, teens, and adults, emphasizing safety, mental resilience, and technical mastery. Our commitment to transparency includes upfront pricing, no hidden fees, and a supportive learning atmosphere where students progress at their own pace. Recognized as the best-rated traditional martial arts school in the area, we combine historical wisdom with modern training methodologies to prepare individuals for life's challenges.
Services
Youth Martial Arts
Jiu Jitsu
Karate
Self Defense
Weapons Training
Private Lessons
Ground Survival
Multiple Attacker Defense
Adult Classes
Family Programs
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- 32+ years of combined instructor experience in traditional martial arts
- Family-friendly environment with multi-age youth classes
- Focus on real-world self-defense over sport-oriented techniques
- Transparent pricing with no hidden fees or initiation costs
- Low student-to-instructor ratios for personalized attention
What people say
Amazing people
Positive nurturing environment
Helped get stronger
Empowering experience
Family environment
Services
Youth Martial Arts
Structured programs for ages 5-12 combine traditional jiu-jitsu and karate techniques with character development. Students build physical strength, coordination, and self-confidence through age-appropriate drills, games, and safety education while learning practical self-defense skills in a supportive environment.
Jiu Jitsu
Traditional jiu-jitsu training focuses on practical self-defense techniques including throws, joint locks, and ground survival. Classes accommodate all skill levels, emphasizing real-world applications against armed and unarmed opponents while maintaining the art's historical integrity through systematic training methods.
Karate Instruction
Adult karate classes teach combat-effective striking techniques, kata forms, and self-defense applications. Students develop physical fitness, mental discipline, and practical defense skills through traditional training methods that preserve karate's historical combat effectiveness rather than sport adaptations.
Self Defense
Comprehensive self-defense programs cover ground survival, multiple attacker scenarios, and weapon defense. Training emphasizes adrenaline response management, situational awareness, and practical techniques for real-world threats through structured drills and scenario-based practice sessions.
Weapons Defense
Specialized classes teach defense against armed attackers using traditional and modern weapons systems. Students learn practical disarming techniques for knife and gun scenarios while maintaining safety protocols, focusing on rapid threat neutralization and escape strategies.
People
Charles Orchard
Instructor | Dojo Owner
With over 32 years of martial arts experience, Charles Orchard is a traditional jiu-jitsu and karate expert who has trained military personnel and developed corporate safety programs. His teaching philosophy combines historical combat systems with modern training methodologies for practical self-defense applications.
Jill Orchard
Instructor | Owner
Jill Orchard brings 25 years of martial arts expertise to youth instruction, specializing in traditional karate and jiu-jitsu. Her teaching approach focuses on child development, empowering young students through structured lessons that build confidence, physical skills, and self-defense capabilities.
Questions
What martial arts styles do you teach?
We teach traditional jiu-jitsu, combative karate, and practical self-defense systems derived from historical combat techniques.
Are classes available for complete beginners?
Yes, all classes accommodate beginners with progressive instruction and experienced student support for gradual skill development.
How do you ensure student safety during training?
Techniques are taught with controlled progression, emphasizing proper form and safety protocols under direct instructor supervision.
What should I wear for the first class?
Comfortable workout clothing is recommended for trial classes; uniforms are provided upon enrollment.
Do you offer family discount programs?
We provide multi-child pricing options and combined class schedules for family convenience.
How often are belt promotions held?
Belt testing occurs regularly with transparent requirements; advancement costs $10 for belt and certificate.
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