Our Philosophy

We promote good behavior in our school. Respect is one of the main topics in our school. Students will respect their teachers, parents, and class mates. Here is our code of ethics:

Five Precepts for learners:

Please note: In the beginning ranks, the students will have know English version. In the Advanced ranks the students will have to know (and speak) both versions (Japanese & English).

1 Respect and Manners (English)
Reigi o omonzubeshi (Japanese)

2 Be Prudent in Action (English)
Taido o imashimubeshi (Japanese)

3 Be Prudent in Speech (English)
Gengo o tsutsushimbeshi (Japanese)

4 Keep High Spirited (English)
Iki o saken ni subeshi (Japanese)

5 Keep Yourself Clean (English)
Seiketsu o mune to subeshi (Japanese)

Class Infomation

Class prices:
(Pre-k) $45.00 a month
(Kids) for two days a week $45.00 a month. Three or more days a week please contact us for rate.
(Adults) $45.00 a month
Please note: When a new student tests for a yellow belt he/she will have to join the WYKKO (World Yoshukai Karate Kobudo Organization), the cost is $35.00 a year.
Class times:
Note: Please arrive five to ten miniutes early or phone ahead, if you wish to speak to Mr. Taylor before class.
All students MUST TRY to arrive at least five miniutes early to change, use the rest room, ect.
Mon. 5:30-6:00 (Pre-k) 6:00-7:00 (Kids)
Tue. 6:00-7:00 (Kids) 7:00-8:30 (Adults)
Wed. 5:30-6:00 (Pre-k) 6:00-7:00 (Kids)
Thu. 6:00-7:00 (Kids) 7:00-8:30 (Adults)
Fri. Closed
Sat. Testing (check for schedule)
Class infomation:
(Pre-k) Class length 30 minutes. Class meets Mon. & Wed. This class is for kids ages 4-6. The class starts off with a light warm-up, that lasts about 5-10 minutes. Then we bow to start class, then we start with techniques. Techniques are done with an instructor standing infront of the class, demonstrating the moves (like a game of copycat); and another instructor will walk around explaining the moves and help the students when they need it. Midway thru class we break for 20 push-ups and 20 crunches (to help build team work and patience this exercise is done in a group manner with an instructor counting and/or doing the exercise with the group), then a small water break. The last part of class is striking the pads/shields or the class might have a fun race with the animal walks. The Pre-k class doesn't spar (controlled fighting) with each other. When the time comes to spar they will spar with an instructor.
(Kids) Class length 1 hour. Class meets Mon.-Thu. This class is a big step up from the Pre-k. This class is for ages 6-12. We start the class off with a warm-up that lasts about 10-15 minutes. Then we bow to start class, then we start with techniques & combinations. Midway thru class we break for 30 push-ups and 90 crunches (to help build team work and patience this exercise is done in a group manner with an instructor counting and/or doing the exercise with the students), then a small water break. The last part of class depends on the head instructor. The kids class sparring (controlled fighting) is Wed. & Thu. nights. However new students will have to wait for Mr. Taylor's "ok" to be able to spar.
(Adults) Class length 1 hour. Class meets Tue. & Thu. This class is for ages 13 & up. We start the class off with a warm-up that lasts about 10-15 minutes. Then we bow to start class, then we start with techniques & combinations. Midway thru class we break for 30 push-ups and 90 crunches, then a small water break. The last part of class depends on the head instructor. The adults sparring class is Thurday night. However new students will have to wait for Mr. taylor's "ok" to be able to spar.

Our History:

Grand Master Katsuoh Yamamoto is a 10th degree black belt and the Founder of Yoshukai Karate. He is the driving force behind the new World Yoshukai Karate Organization (WYKKO) along with Mr. Hiroaki Toyama (8th Degree Black belt), Mr. Mike Culbreth (7th Degree Black Belt), and all the instructors who have joined the organization. This is the first time Master Yamamoto has allowed a new Organization to be formed since Master Koda came to the United States in 1969. Master Yamamoto will be a very visible part of World Yoshukai and you can expect to see him in the United States more often.
Master Yamamoto began karate at the age of twelve working out with a friend and learning the basic skills of the art. At age 15 he began serious training in Chito-Ryu Karate, under Master Chitose the founder of Chito-Ryu and the former student of the famous Master Gichin Funakashi who began the Okinawan Karate, which is the forerunner of all Japanese styles of karate today.
He trained faithfully and at age 22 became the number one practitioner in Japan in 1960. He retired undefeated as the All Japan Karate Champion in 1961. At this time, he also achieved the position of Master. During the following year, he founded the first school of Yoshukai Karate which became recognized as a true Martial Art in 1963. The number of his students grew and as they became instructors, Yoshukai began to grow throughout the world including the United States. Master Yuki Koda arrived in the U.S. in 1969 and established U.S.Yoshukai Karate. The style soon became well known as the Actual Fighting Karate through special demonstrations throughout the world. These demostrations challenged the limits of human power. Mr. Yamamoto broke baseball bats, blocks of concrete and ice.
World Yoshukai Karate is recognized for extensive physical training, self-defense, self-control and respect for oneself and others. World Yoshukai students are noted for their perseverance, loyalty, dedication, respectful manners and strong hearts. Grand Master Yamamoto has founded an organization determined to provide quality instruction to anyone at any age.