Shihan Dale A. Coker officially founded Japan Karate Institute in 1985 in Goose Creek, South Carolina. Originally the dojo's name was Nippon Kokusai Karate Center. That was changed in 1994. He had taught privately and in his home from 1977 until 1985. He started training at Japan International Karate Centers in 1971 under Nida Soke Ronald C. Woodard, who was directly under Soke Kiyohisa Hirano.
Shihan Dale graduated from the JIKC Instructors Academy and took over the o first JIKC dojo in the USA. This dojo was located in Birmingham Alabama in 1974 under the authority and guidance of Sensei Ronnie Woodard. Shihan Dale was a active competitor and excelled in kumite. He competed actively in the South East USA in many tournaments and rarely won less than 2nd place in the Kumite divisions.
Shihan Dale graduated from the JIKC Instructors Academy and took over the o first JIKC dojo in the USA. This dojo was located in Birmingham Alabama in 1974 under the authority and guidance of Sensei Ronnie Woodard. Shihan Dale was a active competitor and excelled in kumite. He competed actively in the South East USA in many tournaments and rarely won less than 2nd place in the Kumite divisions.
