Japan Ways Traditional Shotokan Karate
5721 N. First Street,
Fresno, California, 93710
(559) 432-7817
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News and Announcements

Zoom Training with Fumitoshi Kanazawa Sensei
Sunday, November 15th at 4:00 pm -5:00 pm, Fumitoshi Sensei will be teaching a General Training Zoom class for our organization SKI-USF.  The cost to access this class is $10 per person.  Please contact Sensei Wong if you are interested in taking this class ASAP at the dojo or by email [email protected]   Fees must be paid before Saturday November 14th.  These are excellent classes and a great supplement to your dojo training.

Brown and Black Belt Testing:
November 21st at 10:00am we will be testing for brown belt and for black belt recommendations for 2021 when Nobuaki Kanazawa Kancho is able to test.  Please confirm with Sensei Wong if you have been asked to test.

Thanksgiving
The dojo will be closed November 26th through the 29th (Thursday thru Sunday) in observation of the Thanksgiving Holiday.   Please make note in your training calendar.  Those who schedule private lessons, please check with the instructor providing the lesson as to availability during the holiday period.

Zoom Instructors Class with Murakami Shuseki Shihan
Murakami Sensei, Chief Instructor for SKIF, will be teaching an instructors class on Sunday November 29th from 4:00 pm-5:00 pm. Only instructors are allowed to take this class and cost will vary depending on the number of instructors attending.  We will be holding the class at the dojo for those who can attend, other wise you will have access via your own personal location.  Contact Sensei Wong for confirmation of your attendance.

Dojo Christmas Party Cancelled
Due to the current COVID pandemic, we will have to cancel the 2020 Christmas Party.  Hopefully we will be able to resume our traditional gatherings in 2021.


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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.