Japan Ways Traditional Shotokan Karate
5721 N. First Street,
Fresno, California, 93710
(559) 432-7817
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Rank Test :
Below are the results from the January 31, 2015 rank test. You can find the pictures on our Pictures link to the left. 
































Hanshi Kwok's Instructors Class

Thanks to all participating instructors taking Sensei Kwok's class.  The next Instructor Class with Sensei Kwok will be scheduled in approximately 4 months.  A picture is posted here.

Japan Ways Instructors' Class:

The Japan Ways Instructor Class is tentatively scheduled for Feb. 28th at noon.  This class is open to all black belts, but a must for Japan Ways instructors.

Upcoming Kata Class
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A Kata Class covering various selected kata will start soon on one Saturday morning per month at 11:00am. Details of these upcoming classes will be posted soon.


Golden Empire Karate Championships
Our sister dojo, Way of Japan-Bakersfield (Sensei Abe Belardo), will be hosting the Golden Empire Karate Championships Tournament on March 7th, 2015 in Bakersfield.  Flyers with information are posted at the dojo.

SKIF International Seminar

The 2nd SKIF International Seminar for 2015 will be April 3-5, 2015 in Japan. All sessions will be taught by Soke Hirokazu Kanazawa, Kancho Nobuaki Kanazawa, Syuseki-Shihan Manabu Murakami and SKIF Headquarters instructors. If you have interest in going, even tentatively, please speak with Sensei Wong.  

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 7:30am, 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.