Japan Karate Institute is the number one martial arts school in Darlington/Florence Offering traditional teachings in Wado-Ryu Karate for all ages. Japan Karate Institute teaches traditional Wado Ryu Karate. Wado Ryu was founded in 1934 by Shihan Hinori Otsuka and is often considered to be the first true Japanese martial art, Japan Karate Institute teaches this art as it was handed down from Otsuka Shihan to Soke Hirano and Shihan Woodard.
Sensei Dale Coker has been training in Wado Ryu karate since 1971. He has taught tens of thousands of students since he began instructing in 1973. As one of the first graduates of the Japan International Karate Center Instructor academy under Shihan Woodard, he has taught throughout the United States as well in Japan and Thailand at international affiliates.
Sensei Dale Coker has been training in Wado Ryu karate since 1971. He has taught tens of thousands of students since he began instructing in 1973. As one of the first graduates of the Japan International Karate Center Instructor academy under Shihan Woodard, he has taught throughout the United States as well in Japan and Thailand at international affiliates.
