VISALIA KARATE-DO

Visalia Karate-Do

A Traditional Japanese Discipline

Welcome to the web page of Visalia Karate-Do. We are a school of traditional Japanese Budo. Established in 1975, by Dan Taylor, we are the oldest Karate-Do program in Visalia. As a member of the Parks and Recreation Department, ours is the official Karate-Do program for the City.

Our program does not emphasize fighting or competition. Our goal is to build a better person through the principles, protocols, and philosophies of Japanese Budo. Our School and our Black-Belt Instructors are certified in Japan by the Dai Nippon Butoku Kai (DNBK). Established in 1895, the DNBK is the oldest and most prestigious martial arts organization in Japan.

Our primary discipline is Goju-Ryu Karate-Do developed by Chojun Miyagi in the Okinawan islands of Japan. Our secondary disciplines are Kenshin-Ryu Kobudo (Weapons) developed by Teruo Hayashi, and Nihon Jujutsu (Japanese Grappling) developed by Shizuya Sato.

Our practice includes Junbi Undo (Calisthenics), Kihon (Basics), Kata (Forms), Bunkai (Kata Applications), and Kumite (Sparring Applications).

Classes are held at the Whitendale Community Center at 630 W Beech Ave, as follows:
Beginning Class: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 6PM - 7PM (Ages 8-Adult)
Advanced Class: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 7PM - 8:30PM (Ages 8-Adult)
Beginning Tots Class: Wednesday 5:30PM - 6PM (Ages 4-7)
Intermediate Tots Class: Monday & Friday 5:30PM - 6PM (Ages 4-7)

For additional information or to register for classes, contact the Parks and Recreation Dept at the Anthony Community Center located at 345 N. Jacob St., Visalia, CA 93291. The phone number is (559) 713-4365. To visit us on Facebook, click Here.