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Welcome to Authentic Traditional Karate-Do The Japan Karate-Do Organization has served the Tri-Cities since 1969. Shito-Ryu is one of the four major styles of Japanese Karate. Our school is a member of the Japan Karate Federation, the National governing body for Karate-Do in Japan under the direction of the Ministry of Education and Foreign Affairs. |
Karate-Do Keys to Success
The study of Karate-Do is not only for the young and athletic; students of all ages benefit from this art. Traditional Karate-Do instruction can help students develop character as well as physical fitness. We teach perseverance, politeness, good sportsmanship, respect for others, authority and the law, as well as good grooming, self-confidence, and good judgment.
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503 State Street Bristol, VA 24201 Phone: 276-466-4481 & Fax: 423-538-8816 What to Expect from Karate-Do Training
Karate-Do
training develops mental discipline and determination as well as physical
fitness. Karate classes emphasize spirit and perseverance. You will find
that this positive attitude carries over from the Dojo into your personal
and professional life. Regular attendance and consistent work results in
improvement and reinforcement of patience and self-discipline.
At JKO, students learn the fundamentals of Karate first. When proper basics are practiced, the student progresses with a deeper understanding of the concept and meaning behind Karate techniques. |
Shihan Howard T. Smith 
Shihan Howard T. Smith A native of Bristol, Shihan has studied Karate-Do since 1969 and achieved the rank of Black Belt in 1974. He believes in providing his students with the same first rate opportunities that he receives in the art of Karate. He strives to further his technical skills and teaching methods by training with world-renowned instructors like Hanshi Minobu Miki of JKO International. |
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6:30 p.m. - Intermediate & Advanced Children 6-12 9:00 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. - Beginner & Novice Adults 13-65+ 9:00 a.m. & 8:30 p.m. - Intermediate & Advanced Adults 13-65+ Special Classes held on Tuesday & Saturday:
Tuesday - Specially scheduled classes through the Parks & Recreation - Children 6-12 Tuesday & Saturday - Iaido (Samurai Swordsmanship) Tuesday & Saturday - Kobudo (Okinawan Weapons) Classes held for Young Children 4-6: 4:30 p.m. Wednesday & 10:00 a.m. Saturday |
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Japan Karate-Do
Organization
503 State
Street
Bristol,
VA 24201
Phone:
276-466-4481 &
Fax: 423-538-8816
For more
information, E-mail: Shihan
Howard T. Smith
For information
about the AAU: SE AAU Karate Web
Site