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Turkey Burn
Wednesday, November 22 (the Wednesday before Thanksgiving) will be our 10th annual Turkey Burn. Class schedule for this day will be 5:45pm basics class as normal, with the Turkey burn starting at 6:30pm - There will be no weapons class on this day. The Turkey Burn is an intense workout that is open to all ranks. Think of it as an opportunity to pre-burn some extra calories!
Thanksgiving Schedule
The dojo will be closed on November 23 and 24 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Annual Christmas Party
The Annual Dojo Christmas Party will be Saturday December 9th at the Linneman home. This is a potluck style event with all students (past and present) and family members invited. Details will be posted in the Dojo as we get closer to the event.Christmas Holiday: The Dojo will be closed December 25 and 26 for the Christmas Holiday.
Stocking Stuffers
Don't forget about those great stocking stuffers like tonfa, kama, sai and bo which can be purchased or ordered for Christmas. Dogi and other equipment can also be ordered in advance, see the front desk for info.
New Year
The Dojo will be closed on Monday, January 1st for the New Year Holiday.
Next Rank Test
The next rank test is tentatively scheduled for January 13, 2018 at 10am. Recommendation slips will be handed out in the coming weeks.
Wednesday, November 22 (the Wednesday before Thanksgiving) will be our 10th annual Turkey Burn. Class schedule for this day will be 5:45pm basics class as normal, with the Turkey burn starting at 6:30pm - There will be no weapons class on this day. The Turkey Burn is an intense workout that is open to all ranks. Think of it as an opportunity to pre-burn some extra calories!
Thanksgiving Schedule
The dojo will be closed on November 23 and 24 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Annual Christmas Party
The Annual Dojo Christmas Party will be Saturday December 9th at the Linneman home. This is a potluck style event with all students (past and present) and family members invited. Details will be posted in the Dojo as we get closer to the event.Christmas Holiday: The Dojo will be closed December 25 and 26 for the Christmas Holiday.
Stocking Stuffers
Don't forget about those great stocking stuffers like tonfa, kama, sai and bo which can be purchased or ordered for Christmas. Dogi and other equipment can also be ordered in advance, see the front desk for info.
New Year
The Dojo will be closed on Monday, January 1st for the New Year Holiday.
Next Rank Test
The next rank test is tentatively scheduled for January 13, 2018 at 10am. Recommendation slips will be handed out in the coming weeks.
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 6th degree black belt (Rokudan).
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 6th degree black belt (Rokudan).
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!