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

​Rank Test Results
Congratulations to the students noted below, on passing the requirements necessary for promotion to the next Kyu level. This test was held on January 14th.  
Vivian Le                    8th Kyu, Blue Belt
Gino Gamboni           4th Kyu, Purple Belt
OSS!
 
Pre-Shodan Test

Pre-Shodan test is scheduled for Feb. 11th at noon. Applicants must have Dan grade applications in before testing.
 
Sensei Kwok Seminar
Sensei Kwok, 8th Dan, Hanshi and Chief Instructor for SKI-United States Federation, will be teaching in Fresno on Feb.18th. A class schedule will be posted soon with times for Instructor Class as well as Dan grading review.
 
Demonstration
On March 4th, our dojo will once again be participating in the Annual Chinese School New Year program at the Chinese Confucius School located on Waterman Ave. in Fresno.  If you would like to participate, please contact Sensei Wong, Sensei Martin or Sensei Nichols.
 
Annual SKIF International Seminar
The Annual SKIF International Seminar will be held in Tokyo, Japan on March 30, 31 and April 01.  Participation is limited to Brown and Black belts only and must be registered by SKI-USF. See Sensei Wong for more info if interested.
 
Asian Fest
April 29th is the date of this year’s Asian Fest event at Fresno City College.  Our dojo will be demonstrating and all interested students can contact Sensei Wong, Sensei Martin or Sensei Nichols for helping out with participation.

Weapons in Stock

We have just received a limited supply of Tonfa, Kama and Sai. They make a great gift for yourself or family member.

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.