The International Karate Association & College of the Martial Arts first opened its doors to the greater Fairbanks area in 1972 as Scott's Dojo and has continued to grow since that time. As in the beginning, classes are still taught by 8th Dan Hanshi Charles Scott.
Hanshi Scott has over 50 years of continuous training and teaching in the martial arts and, holds numerous high ranking belts in a variety of martial art styles which allows him to teach multiple disciplines at his school.The College of Martial Arts is dedicated to providing martial arts instruction, specifically authentic Japanese Karate, Aikido, Kung Fu, Iaido Jujitsu and more.
Hanshi Scott has over 50 years of continuous training and teaching in the martial arts and, holds numerous high ranking belts in a variety of martial art styles which allows him to teach multiple disciplines at his school.The College of Martial Arts is dedicated to providing martial arts instruction, specifically authentic Japanese Karate, Aikido, Kung Fu, Iaido Jujitsu and more.
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The following is an interview that was written a number of years ago at the turn of the century between Soke Takayuki Kubota and Jose Fraguas. Takayuki Kubota is one of the most famous and respected karate masters in the United States. In addition to teaching his very aggressive style of Gosoku ryu karate, Soke Kubota has been acknowledged as the most active and innovative karate instructor in the field of law enforcement techniques.
Each has been a student of Hanshi Scott's for over 30+ years. Between the 4 students there is over 120 years of training between them. Close your eyes for meditation. General position to empty your mind in order to fill it up with that days lesson/ to find mental composure. In reality this word is hardly ever used in Japan and should be replaced with the word, "HAI"- meaning "yes".
There is an initial waiver and registration fee. This fee is used to process your name in the IKA database. You only have to pay this fee once in your life. You can train when you are a child and come back as an adult and never have to pay it again. This depends on many factors having to do with which program you choose to train in or the period of time.
Another style that originated in Japan gained a following in the early 1930's. This peaceful art is focused on not injuring your attacker. This art was developed by combining martial studies with more religious and philosophical beliefs. In turn the defender will absorb the energy from the attacker and redirect the energy away, using methods that will not cause aggressive harm.
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Mike McGraw
Jul 02, 2021
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This is the most traditional Karate dojo in Fairbanks and possibly in the whole of Alaska. Hanshi Charles Scott has been teaching traditional Shudokan Karate for over 50 years and Alaska is privileged to have someone of his caliber and experience available in the interior to teach them and or their kids. Hanshi Charles Scott has been an educator, principle, coach and Sensei to many of us in Fairbanks over the years and has helped shape the future of Fairbanks by teaching basic precepts of honesty and fortitude to many of us who have lived here for years. He teaches not only Karate but Jujitsu,
EricaLynn Kingkade
Aug 06, 2020
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Mike McGraw
Jun 04, 2020
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Andrew Adams
Dec 13, 2019
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I have trained with Dr Scott since 2006. His incredibly diverse decades of training and experience provides the premier setting for martial arts. He is able to work with the youngest of participants, maintain a quality focused class, and provide skills far greater than kicks and punches. This is an old school, true martial arts dojo. Students will truly learn to defend themselves, not just go through the motions. Additionally, IKA provides training in Karate, Kung Fu, Aikido, Ju Jitsu, and Iaido, all in one place.
Having trained in martial arts for over a decade and trained in dojos across the
Having trained in martial arts for over a decade and trained in dojos across the
Dujuan Smith
Oct 15, 2019
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Professional, consistent, and welcoming training environment. If your goal is to build confidence, learn how to defend yourself, or improve your physical abilities this dojo will provide that to you and more. Hanshi Scott, Renshi Swarthout, Sensei Beau, and Sensei Annie have many years of experience and it translates into each session. This dojo is good for the whole family so if you have kiddos they have classes for them as well!
Mynor James
Dec 30, 2016
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John M.
Dec 27, 2016
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Observed a class today and saw the demonstrator doing the shrimp drill wrong during Jui-Jitsu, after the head instructor (Scott I think) stopped people to have them pay attention so that they would do it correctly. I am/was a level 3 Combatives instructor, began teaching in 2006, and overall I cannot say that what I saw constitutes as being good or effective training. There are not many places up here and the choices are limited, but Jui-Jitsu is not something I would take there.
