Japan Ways Traditional Shotokan Karate
5721 N. First Street,
Fresno, California, 93710
(559) 432-7817
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Rank Test Results
Congratulations to the following students who passed their Kyu grading:
Cameron Pack-Lo      10th Kyu Yellow Belt
Charlie Pack-Lo          10th Kyu Yellow Belt

Armando Toscano      10th Kyu Yellow Belt
Candice Yuvienco       10th Kyu Yellow Belt

Daniel Le                       9th Kyu Orange Belt

Vivian Le                        9th Kyu Orange Belt
Jeremy Kisling              9th Kyu Orange Belt

Zoe Caeton                    8th Kyu Blue Belt
Royce Perkins               5th Kyu Purple Belt


See and/or Print the official notice here.
Pictures from the rank test will be posted on our website soon!  Please check back.

Saturday Class
A reminder that Saturday early class will now start at 8:00am instead of 7:30am.  This class is open to all students, but students must speak with Sensei Martin for requirements before taking.

Open Forum Class 

The Open Forum Classes Saturdays at 9:00am-10:00am will conclude for the summer starting September 2015.  We will consider re-opening this class for the fall or winter if there is enough interest.  Please let your instructor know if you would like this class in the future.

Labor Day
The dojo will be closed September 5th, 6th and 7th for Labor Day weekend.

Instructors' Class
Instructors Classes are scheduled for September 26th and October 17th, both at noon.

Japan Ways T-shirts
There are Japan Ways dojo t-shirts available, please check with the front desk for available colors and sizes.


Dojo Website

Please visit our pictures page for  links to picture galleries of the previous events (Dojo BBQ, Kancho Kanazawa Seminar, Rank Tests and more). Also, check out the new calendar feature which lists upcoming events and activities making it easier for you to schedule on your calendar.

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.