Japan Ways Traditional Shotokan Karate
5721 N. First Street,
Fresno, California, 93710
(559) 432-7817
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News and Announcements


OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FROM SKIF GHQ:
Dear Sirs,
With our deep sorrows, SKIF GHQ have to announce the passing away of Soke Hirokazu Kanazawa.
Please convey the following message to your branch managers.
THIS IS AN OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FROM SKIF GHQ THAT

SOKE HIROKAZU KANAZAWA PASSED AWAY 'PEACEFULLY' ON THE 8TH 'DECEMBER', 2019 AT THE 'BLESSED RIPE OLD' AGE OF 88 YEARS OLD
 
HIS FUNERAL WILL 'STRICTLY BE A FAMILY AFFAIR'.
'THE' SKIF OFFICIAL FAREWELL 'TO SOKE' PARTY 'WILL BE' SCHDULED AT THE TIME OF THE 7TH SKIF INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR. IN MARCH 2020.
Thank you very much for your understanding.
SKIF GHQ
Satoru Iwai, International Liaison



Japan Ways Announcements

Dojo Merchandise Sale
All clothing items  (not uniforms) will be 20% off until December 31st. The sale is limited to stock on hand. See front desk for availability.

Traditional Weapons & Gift Certificates:
Now is the time to get that special stocking stuffer and gift for yourself or a family member.  Most sizes are available for Sai, Tonfa, Kama and Bo.  Sparring gear is also available (keep in mind all students who attend intermediate and advanced classes must bring sparring gear with them to each class).

Rank Test
 
The next rank test will be held on Saturday January 11th at 10:00 AM.  Recommendations will be handed out over the coming weeks.

Event Photos: 
Pictures from our past events are available for view on the “PICTURES” page of this website.


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Notices

SKI-USF Custom Belts and Gis
SKI-USF will be putting together an order to Japan for SKIF for custom gi/belt orders.  Contact Sensei Wong for more info or pricing sheets.

Required Safety Gear
All students must bring mouth guards and kumite hand guards to each class. All males must wear athletic cups.  If you do not have the safety gear, you will be asked to sit during kumite drill and training.


Saturday Morning Training
Those interested in early morning training on Saturdays at 8:00 am, contact Sensei Martin for requirements. Regular classes on Saturdays continue at 10:00am and 11:00am.

Dues                  
Membership fees are due and collectable the first week of the month.  Please bring past dues current!


Required for Rank Tests

Passbooks and uniform patches are required for all students testing for rank.  Both may be purchased at the front desk in the dojo.


Pictures of Past Events
Photos of past events are available at the pictures link on this website.