Our Dojo
On August 11, 2008 a small group of senior black belts opened Japan Ways Traditional Karate, here on Palm Bluffs Ave, for the purpose of continuing their training in traditional Shotokan Karate-Do as taught to them by the late Shihan Robert Halliburton. Led by Sensei Steven Wong and Sensei Cleo Martin, the aim of Japan Ways is to provide a family atmoshphere where students can continue to practice and grow as karateka. We work hard, train hard and expect the best from ourselves and our students.
Our Instructors
Japan Ways' instructors all have extensive experience and are all internationally certified with Shotokan Karate-Do International Federation. Our Chief Instructor is Sensei Steven Wong, Rokudan (6th black belt) and our Senior Instructor is Sensei Cleo Martin, Godan (5th black belt). Both have been training since 1973 and 1972 respectively. All of the remaining instructors and assistant instructors have over thirty years of experience each, ensuring the highest quality instruction. Read more...
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Chinese New Year Demonstration
Thanks to all of the students who participated in the demonstration at the Chinese Confucius School for the New Year program. All did a great job, especially for students demonstrating for the first time! Our dojo photographer could not attend the event, so any parents who have pictures to share, please notify Senpai John Ferraro at the dojo.
Rank Test
Rank test for 8th Kyu-4th Kyu will be held this Saturday at noon. All testing students are required to sign in at 11:45am and submit your passbooks.
Shinzen Garden Demonstration
Shinzen Garden demonstration at Woodward Park is set for Saturday, March 19th, at 3:30pm. Practice sessions will be held Friday March 18th at 6:00pm and Saturday March 19th at 9:00am at the dojo. We will meet at the dojo for a final practice at the dojo at 1:30pm that day and caravan in to the park at 2:45pm.
Asian Fest Demonstration
Asian Fest demonstration will be on April 30th, Saturday. Please contact Sensei Wong or Sensei Martin if you can participate.
Demonstration Team
If you would like to be on the dojo demonstration team, please notify Sensei Wong or Sensei Martin. Practice will be held one time per month (to be posted), for specifics, see Sensei Wong.
Please pickup and pay for your order as soon as possible.
Chinese New Year Demonstration
Thanks to all of the students who participated in the demonstration at the Chinese Confucius School for the New Year program. All did a great job, especially for students demonstrating for the first time! Our dojo photographer could not attend the event, so any parents who have pictures to share, please notify Senpai John Ferraro at the dojo.
Rank Test
Rank test for 8th Kyu-4th Kyu will be held this Saturday at noon. All testing students are required to sign in at 11:45am and submit your passbooks.
Shinzen Garden Demonstration
Shinzen Garden demonstration at Woodward Park is set for Saturday, March 19th, at 3:30pm. Practice sessions will be held Friday March 18th at 6:00pm and Saturday March 19th at 9:00am at the dojo. We will meet at the dojo for a final practice at the dojo at 1:30pm that day and caravan in to the park at 2:45pm.
Asian Fest Demonstration
Asian Fest demonstration will be on April 30th, Saturday. Please contact Sensei Wong or Sensei Martin if you can participate.
Demonstration Team
If you would like to be on the dojo demonstration team, please notify Sensei Wong or Sensei Martin. Practice will be held one time per month (to be posted), for specifics, see 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 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.
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.
Why Japan Ways?
There are many dojos in the Fresno area. Why should you choose Japan Ways?
Our Instructors!
All of the Japan Ways instructors are internationally accredited black belts, each with more than 30 years of experience; our Chief Instructor and Senior Instructor have more than 40 years each! Sensei Wong holds the rank
of 6th degree black belt (Rokudan) and Sensei Martin holds the rank of 5th degree black belt (Godan).
Having a current teaching staff with more than 260 years of combined karate experience in one location is unique, and possibly the highest of any karate dojo in the United States! All of our instructors are dedicated to continuing the legacy of our beloved late Sensei, Robert Halliburton.
of 6th degree black belt (Rokudan) and Sensei Martin holds the rank of 5th degree black belt (Godan).
Having a current teaching staff with more than 260 years of combined karate experience in one location is unique, and possibly the highest of any karate dojo in the United States! All of our instructors are dedicated to continuing the legacy of our beloved late Sensei, Robert Halliburton.
Our Tradition!
Japan Ways is one of the few traditional Shotokan karate schools in Fresno, and the only dojo (school) in Fresno, under legendary Master Hirokazu Kanazawa, 10thDan. Japan Ways is a member of Shotokan Karate-do International Federation (SKIF) headquartered in Japan, as well as the Shotokan Karate-Do International-United States Federation which is the national organization for our USA affiliation. These memberships provide us with access to many world renowned instructors who we are privileged to bring to Fresno several times a year, as well as allowing our dojo
members to attend national and international events and seminars.
members to attend national and international events and seminars.
Unlimited Training!
At Japan Ways, whether you choose an individual or a family membership plan, you have unlimited class availability. Train one day a week or six days a week to meet your desired training schedule. Students are welcome (even encouraged) to attend as many classes as they wish. The dojo is open for training six days a week.
No Contracts!
Membership fees are month to month. There are no contracts to sign!
Family Training!
We’ve structured our classes so that entire families can train together in the same class, if they choose. In addition, we have a very competitive family rate, probably the best in Fresno!