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2026 Summer Grading — Open Registration

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Shotokan · Kyokushin · Goju-Ryu
Where six-year-olds earn their first yellow belt and forty-somethings discover that nothing clears a Monday like a thousand punches.

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Every Rank.
Every Story.

From a child's first bow to a black belt's thousandth kata — this is what belonging looks like.

Children in white gi uniforms jumping with joy after earning their first yellow belts at grading ceremony
Kids Grading Day
Senior black belt instructor patiently adjusting a young student's fighting stance in the dojo
One-on-One Coaching
Group of karate students celebrating with confetti after winning regional tournament championship
Regional Champions 2025
Adult karate class performing synchronized kata at dawn in the dojo, white gi uniform
Morning Kata
Teenagers in orange belts practicing sparring combinations with focus pads in tournament preparation
Teen Sparring
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I signed up thinking it was just exercise. Six months later I'm helping my daughter tie her yellow belt.

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Marcus Reid

Adult Beginner → 6-Month Member

The Three Paths

Choose Your Style

Three authentic traditions. One dojo. Our sensei hold dan grades in all three — so your path is guided by masters, not generalists.

Shotokan karateka in deep zanshin stance after executing a powerful gyaku-zuki reverse punch
松濤館
Ages 6+
Gichin Funakoshi · 1936

Shotokan

Power through precision.

The most widely practiced style in the world. Shotokan's deep stances and long-range techniques build explosive power and iron discipline. Our Shotokan classes follow JKA competition standards — ideal for those pursuing tournament excellence.

Strong linear techniquesDeep stancesKata masteryCompetition-ready
Belts:
Kyokushin fighter delivering a powerful roundhouse kick during full-contact knockdown sparring match
極真
Ages 14+
Mas Oyama · 1964

Kyokushin

Ultimate truth through full contact.

The hardest style ever created. Kyokushin is full-contact knockdown karate — no pads, no points, only heart. Students develop extraordinary toughness and conditioning. Our Kyokushin program is for those who want to test their absolute limits.

Full-contact sparringIron conditioningNo-pads trainingMental toughness
Belts:
Goju-Ryu practitioner performing Sanchin kata with intense focus, hands in traditional hourglass stance
剛柔流
Ages 8+
Chojun Miyagi · 1930

Goju-Ryu

Hard and soft in perfect balance.

Okinawa's living treasure. Goju-Ryu combines hard linear strikes with soft circular techniques, breathing exercises (Sanchin), and close-range grappling. It's the most complete self-defense system we teach — and the most meditative.

Circular techniquesSanchin breathingClose-range defenseMeditative kata
Belts:

"I tried Kyokushin at 42. The first class broke me. The second class made me."

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David Kim

Software Engineer · Kyokushin, 2 years

Student Stories

They Were
Beginners Too.

Every black belt in this dojo started exactly where you are right now. These are their words — unedited.

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My daughter was shy and struggled with confidence. After six months here, she walks into every room like she owns it. The sensei see the whole child, not just the athlete.

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Jennifer Okafor

Parent · Kids Program

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I've trained at four dojos in three cities. Kiai is the only one where I've seen black belts stay after class to help beginners. The culture here is genuinely rare.

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Thomas Nakamura

Shotokan Brown Belt · 4 years

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Kyokushin fixed my back pain. I know that sounds insane but Sensei Rodriguez showed me how to move properly and three months later I canceled my physio appointments.

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Priya Sharma

Adult Beginner · Kyokushin

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My son has ADHD. Every other sport we tried ended in meltdowns. Karate gave him a structure he actually respects. He hasn't missed a class in eight months.

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Carlos Mendez

Parent · Kids & Teen Program

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Competed in my first regional tournament at 47 years old. Won silver in kata. I cried in the parking lot — good tears. This place does that to you.

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Sandra Whitfield

Goju-Ryu · 3 years

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The free trial class turned into a lifestyle. I wake up at 5:30am twice a week now and I look forward to it. I never thought I'd say that about exercise.

JO

James Otieno

Adult Student · 18 months

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My daughter was shy and struggled with confidence. After six months here, she walks into every room like she owns it. The sensei see the whole child, not just the athlete.

JO

Jennifer Okafor

Parent · Kids Program

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I've trained at four dojos in three cities. Kiai is the only one where I've seen black belts stay after class to help beginners. The culture here is genuinely rare.

TN

Thomas Nakamura

Shotokan Brown Belt · 4 years

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Kyokushin fixed my back pain. I know that sounds insane but Sensei Rodriguez showed me how to move properly and three months later I canceled my physio appointments.

PS

Priya Sharma

Adult Beginner · Kyokushin

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My son has ADHD. Every other sport we tried ended in meltdowns. Karate gave him a structure he actually respects. He hasn't missed a class in eight months.

CM

Carlos Mendez

Parent · Kids & Teen Program

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Competed in my first regional tournament at 47 years old. Won silver in kata. I cried in the parking lot — good tears. This place does that to you.

SW

Sandra Whitfield

Goju-Ryu · 3 years

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The free trial class turned into a lifestyle. I wake up at 5:30am twice a week now and I look forward to it. I never thought I'd say that about exercise.

JO

James Otieno

Adult Student · 18 months

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Authentic Styles

Kiai Academy students celebrating on tournament podium with gold medals and trophies

Regional Championships 2025 · 14 Gold Medals

Young karateka executing perfect spinning kick during kata competition on tournament floor

Kids Kata Finals

Two adult black belts competing in intense kumite sparring match at state championships

Adult Kumite — State Level

"Tournament day is when you find out who you actually are."

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Sensei Rodriguez

Head Instructor · 4th Dan Kyokushin

Class Schedule

Find Your
Training Time.

Classes run six days a week across all three styles. Morning, evening, and weekend slots — because life doesn't pause for karate, but karate makes everything else better.

6:00 AM

Adult Kyokushin

Mon / Wed / Fri · All Levels

4:30 PM

Kids Shotokan

Tue / Thu · Ages 5–12

6:00 PM

Teen All-Styles

Tue / Thu · Ages 13–17

7:00 PM

Adult Goju-Ryu

Mon / Wed / Fri · Beginner–Intermediate

9:00 AM

Open Mat / Kumite

Saturday · All Belts

First Class Free

Bow In.
Begin.

No experience needed. No gear required. Show up in comfortable clothes and we'll handle the rest. Your first class is completely free — no strings, no pressure.

Your journey starts here →
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Free trial class · No experience required · All ages welcome