Japan Ways Traditional Shotokan Karate
5721 N. First Street,
Fresno, California, 93710
(559) 432-7817
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Partner Training
Beginning May 10th we will start partner training as an option for karate training.  Students have an option to participate in partner practice or to continue distance training.  All safety protocols remain in place period. Masks are mandatory, distancing is in place when not partner training. We also provide sanitizing stations and temperature checks.  9th Kyu Orange belt and above are required to bring mouth guards, kumite gloves and groin protection to every class.  

Advanced/General Training Japan Zoom Class
Fumitoshi Kanazawa Sensei will be teaching a Zoom class on Sunday May 16th at 4:30pm to 6:00pm.  All students are welcome to train in this class and the fee is $15.  We will be having the class at the dojo or you can attend the class form your own location.  Please contact Sensei Wong if you would like to sign up for this excellent class. 

Tentative Rank Test
 
A rank test might be held on May 22nd at 10:00am.  We will have a confirmation by May 12th.

Instructor Training Japan Zoom Class
Shuseki Shihan Murakami Sensei will be teaching instructors’ class on May 23rd, Sunday, at 4:45pm-6:00pm.  This class is limited to Japan Ways Instructors and designated assistant instructors.

Advanced/General Training Japan Zoom Class
Shuseki Shihan Murakami Sensei will be teaching an Advanced/ General training class on June 13th, Sunday, 4:30pm-6:00pm.  The class is open to all ranks.  The class will be held at the dojo or you can train at your own location.  The fee is $15.  Please let Sensei Wong know if you would like to register for this excellent class.



Rank Test Results 
Congratulations to the following students on successfully passing their examinations.

Charlotte Geisel          10th Kyu Yellow Belt
Elizabeth Romero      10th Kyu Yellow Belt
Keana Hokama            9th Kyu Orange Belt
Mackenzie Yuvienco    9th Kyu Orange Belt
Andrew Awad               9th Kyu Orange Belt
Fernando Romero        9th Kyu Orange Belt
Brihana Buck                9th Kyu Orange Belt
Kitana Landeros           8th Kyu Blue Belt
Vicky Ly                        6th Kyu Green Belt
Daniel Le                        4th Kyu Purple Belt
Carson Yee                     4th Kyu Purple Belt

Memorial Day
May 31, Monday, the dojo will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.


Second Quarter ZOOM Training From Honbu Dojo in Japan
Below is the schedule for the ZOOM training from the Honbu dojo for the second quarter of 2021 for your calendar planning.  Please note the following:
  • All classes will be held on Sundays.
  • All times listed below are Pacific Time (PT).
  • Instructors’ classes will be 75 minutes long and are open only to black belts designated as instructors by the Chief Instructor of SKI-USF registered dojos. The fee for each person attending an instructors’ class is $10 per class.
  • General and Advanced classes have been combined and are open to all ranks.  The classes will be 90 minutes long.  The fee for each person attending a general/advanced training is $15 per class.
 
April 11, 2021 Instructor Training with Kancho                                            4:45pm-6:00pm PT
April 18, 2021 Advanced/General Training  with Fumitoshi Sensei             4:30pm-6:00pm PT
May 16, 2021  Advanced/General Training  with Fumitoshi Sensei             4:30pm-6:00pm PT
May 23, 2021  Instructor Training with Shuseki Shihan Murakami Sensei  4:45pm-6:00pm PT
June 13, 2021  Advanced/General Training with Murakami Sensei              4:30pm-6:00pm PT
June 27, 2021 Advanced/General Training with Kancho                               4:30pm-6:00pm PT


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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. 


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