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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Sensei Robert Halliburton Memorial
Thanks to all of the students and Yudansha who participated in the Sensei Halliburton Memorial and Dojo Heritage event held on April 16th. I hope all students learned about their lineage, heritage, as well as their instructors' past sensei. Special thanks to all the black belt members who presented items and material for display and discussion. (Pictures are available on this site on the PICTURES link.)
Special Class for Brown Belts Upcoming special class to watch for: Technical Excellence for Brown Belts (San Kyu, Ni Kyu and Ik kyu). This class will be open to brown belts only and will focus on review and demonstration of curriculum needed for Ik Kyu and Shodan. This class will be small and limited make every effort to attend. Details and dates to be posted at the dojo. Please watch future postings for time and date.
Kancho and Sensei Fumitoshi Kanazawa Seminars Kancho Kanazawa and Sensei Fumitoshi Kanazawa will be teaching in Houston on June 13th and 14th (contact the dojo for specifics if you would like to attend). They will both be teaching in Northern Cal midweek on June 15th-18th. They are sure to be excellent classes for those who can make the effort to attend.
Weapons Orders
There are a limited number of Kobudo weapons, Sai, Tonfa, Bo and Kama available for purchase.
Sensei Robert Halliburton Memorial
Thanks to all of the students and Yudansha who participated in the Sensei Halliburton Memorial and Dojo Heritage event held on April 16th. I hope all students learned about their lineage, heritage, as well as their instructors' past sensei. Special thanks to all the black belt members who presented items and material for display and discussion. (Pictures are available on this site on the PICTURES link.)
Special Class for Brown Belts Upcoming special class to watch for: Technical Excellence for Brown Belts (San Kyu, Ni Kyu and Ik kyu). This class will be open to brown belts only and will focus on review and demonstration of curriculum needed for Ik Kyu and Shodan. This class will be small and limited make every effort to attend. Details and dates to be posted at the dojo. Please watch future postings for time and date.
Kancho and Sensei Fumitoshi Kanazawa Seminars Kancho Kanazawa and Sensei Fumitoshi Kanazawa will be teaching in Houston on June 13th and 14th (contact the dojo for specifics if you would like to attend). They will both be teaching in Northern Cal midweek on June 15th-18th. They are sure to be excellent classes for those who can make the effort to attend.
Weapons Orders
There are a limited number of Kobudo weapons, Sai, Tonfa, Bo and Kama available for purchase.
Rank Test Results
Rank Test Results for April 19, 2014
Fina Vanderpoel - 10th Kyu Yellow Belt
Paul Vanderpoel - 10th Kyu Yellow Belt
Marcia Venderpoel - 10th Kyu Yellow Belt
Sean Linneman - 10th Kyu Yellow Belt
Alex Kumar - 10th Kyu Yellow Belt
Ryan Sano - 10th Kyu Yellow Belt
Alice Sano - 10th Kyu Yellow Belt
Ireland O'Neal - 10th Kyu Yellow Belt
Paolo Manzano - 9th Kyu Orange Belt & 8th Kyu Blue Belt
Royce Perkins - 7th Kyu Green Belt (confirmed)
Jerald Downs - 7th Kyu Green Belt
Kristy Garavello - 7th Kyu Green Belt (confirmed) & 6th Kyu Green Belt
Robert Kumar - 2nd Kyu Brown Belt
Kerek Kisling - 2nd Kyu Brown Belt
(Pictures can be found on the PICTURES page of this site)
Fina Vanderpoel - 10th Kyu Yellow Belt
Paul Vanderpoel - 10th Kyu Yellow Belt
Marcia Venderpoel - 10th Kyu Yellow Belt
Sean Linneman - 10th Kyu Yellow Belt
Alex Kumar - 10th Kyu Yellow Belt
Ryan Sano - 10th Kyu Yellow Belt
Alice Sano - 10th Kyu Yellow Belt
Ireland O'Neal - 10th Kyu Yellow Belt
Paolo Manzano - 9th Kyu Orange Belt & 8th Kyu Blue Belt
Royce Perkins - 7th Kyu Green Belt (confirmed)
Jerald Downs - 7th Kyu Green Belt
Kristy Garavello - 7th Kyu Green Belt (confirmed) & 6th Kyu Green Belt
Robert Kumar - 2nd Kyu Brown Belt
Kerek Kisling - 2nd Kyu Brown Belt
(Pictures can be found on the PICTURES page of this site)
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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 Equipment
Reminder - All students must bring a mouth guard to all classes. Male students must wear a cup/supporter to all classes.
Saturday Morning Training
Those interested in early morning training on Saturdays at 7:30am, 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
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 Equipment
Reminder - All students must bring a mouth guard to all classes. Male students must wear a cup/supporter to all classes.
Saturday Morning Training
Those interested in early morning training on Saturdays at 7:30am, 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
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!