The Okinawan Karate Club of Dallas (OKCD) teaches traditional Okinawan Shorin Ryu Karate as taught by the late Eizo Shimabukuro O'Sensei and Okinawan Shudokan Karate as taught by the late Shibucho Walter Todd. Okinawan weapons (kobudo) are taught to advanced students. OKCD also offers training in Arnis and Toei Jujutsu.
We have been teaching traditional martial arts in Dallas since 1984. Our focus is on the material of each program, conditioning, self-defense, the history and philosophy of the martial arts and challenging each student. If you are looking for this, please come visit our dojo. The Okinawan Karate Club of Dallas has very experienced and dedicated instructors.
We have been teaching traditional martial arts in Dallas since 1984. Our focus is on the material of each program, conditioning, self-defense, the history and philosophy of the martial arts and challenging each student. If you are looking for this, please come visit our dojo. The Okinawan Karate Club of Dallas has very experienced and dedicated instructors.
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The Okinawan Karate Club of Dallas is a traditional martial arts school that practices Okinawan Shorin Ryu karate-do as taught by Eizo Shimabukuro, Grandmaster. The vast majority of yudansha (black belts) in the school have been promoted by Shimabukuro O'Sensei himself. We also practice Shudokan karate-do as taught by the late Walter Todd, United States Shibucho for the late Kanken Toyama.
There are monthly dues for all youth and adult karate classes. If a student attends a class any part of that month, the student pays his/her entire monthly dues. If a student is an active Club member, the student must pay his/her monthly dues. There are no contracts.
Students may prepay their dues in 3 month intervals to qualify for a Club discount There are also family/household discounts and discounts if you use electronic funds for payment of your dues.Dues should generally be paid at the first of the month. All checks are made payable to the order of Okinawan Karate Club of Dallas, Inc.
Students may prepay their dues in 3 month intervals to qualify for a Club discount There are also family/household discounts and discounts if you use electronic funds for payment of your dues.Dues should generally be paid at the first of the month. All checks are made payable to the order of Okinawan Karate Club of Dallas, Inc.
Today, we are all so very fortunate to be able to study traditional Okinawan karate in this great school - together in a place that we all hold sacred. Under the leadership of our head instructor, Ilene J. Smoger, we are afforded opportunities to train with the very best martial artists.
We celebrate our accomplishments together, mourn our losses together - we are active participants in the lives of the students that walk through the dojo doors each day.Since 1984, this dojo, while it has had several homes in various places around the Dallas area, has been a steady source of life, energy, family and community.
We celebrate our accomplishments together, mourn our losses together - we are active participants in the lives of the students that walk through the dojo doors each day.Since 1984, this dojo, while it has had several homes in various places around the Dallas area, has been a steady source of life, energy, family and community.
Our main program is Okinawan Karate. We practice Shorin Ryu Karate as taught by the late Grandmaster Eizo Shimabukuro who resided in Okinawa, Japan. We also practice Shudokan Karate as taught by the late Shibucho Walter Todd of Oakland, California. Our karate programs are for youth and adult karateka.
Karatedo originated in China during the 5th century A.D. with an Indian man's visit to the Shaolin Monastery. This fighting system was further developed by the monks and called Shaolin Temple Boxing. A clear connection between this ancient form and our own style, Shobayashi Shorin Ryu, is revealed through a simple linguistic analysis.
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Max Krauss
Jan 20, 2021
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After trying a few dojos around Dallas, I came across this Club located at the corner of Walnut Hill and Marsh. For the last 2 years, I have come to this studio and every instructor has been helpful and informative in their own way. As an adult, its difficult to find a studio that appeals to someone beginning their training later in life. OKCD is more than a dojo, its a family and I encourage anyone wanting to try martial arts to give it a try.
Natasha Coronado Sanchez
Aug 24, 2019
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Dylan Stone
Jan 11, 2018
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As traditional as Okinawan karate gets. Many of the senseis trained with Eizo Shimabukuro himself. Senseis are trained to teach all skill levels, adults and children. Children's classes are well organized and run by exemplary senseis. Great program to teach your kids responsibility and discipline while getting them a good workout!
Diamond Jim
Jul 20, 2017
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Frank Gannon
Feb 04, 2017
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Sandi Pruitt
Aug 30, 2016
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Ariel Guthery
Jul 21, 2015
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