Business Details
18 Years
experience
Traditional Shotokan Karate Training in Fresno
Founded in 2008, Japan Ways Traditional Karate was established by senior black belts dedicated to preserving the teachings of the late Shihan Robert Halliburton. Our dojo in Fresno, CA, provides a family-oriented environment where students of all ages develop discipline, physical fitness, and mastery of traditional Shotokan Karate-Do. Led by Sensei Steven Wong (7th degree black belt) and Sensei Cleo Martin (6th degree black belt), our instructors collectively bring over 260 years of experience, making us one of the most experienced karate schools in the United States. As members of the Shotokan Karate-do International Federation (SKIF) and its U.S. affiliate, we offer access to world-renowned instructors through regular seminars and international events.Our flexible training schedule includes unlimited classes six days a week, with no contracts required, allowing students to train at their own pace. We emphasize traditional values while maintaining modern safety standards, requiring protective gear for sparring and offering family-friendly rates to encourage multigenerational participation. Our commitment to quality instruction has earned recognition through successful rank promotions and certifications awarded directly by master instructors like Fumitoshi Kanazawa Sensei. Whether pursuing personal growth or competitive excellence, our students benefit from a structured curriculum that honors the legacy of our founders while adapting to contemporary needs.
Services
Karate Classes
Rank Testing
Seminars
Family Training
Membership Plans
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- Instructors with over 30 years of experience each
- Direct lineage from master instructors like Hirokazu Kanazawa
- Unlimited access to six-day-a-week training
- Competitive family membership rates
- No long-term contracts required
Associations and certifications
- Shotokan Karate-do International Federation (SKIF)
- Shotokan Karate-Do International-United States Federation
Services
Karate Classes
Structured Shotokan Karate classes for all ages and skill levels. Focus on traditional techniques, kata forms, and kumite sparring. Emphasis on discipline, safety, and progressive skill development in a family-friendly environment.
Rank Testing
Official rank promotions following SKIF standards. Includes technical evaluations, kata demonstrations, and kumite assessments. Successful candidates receive certifications directly from master instructors during special seminars.
Seminars
Special training sessions led by visiting international instructors. Provides direct access to advanced techniques and insights from master practitioners like Fumitoshi Kanazawa Sensei.
Family Training
Multi-generational classes designed for families to train together. Combines age-appropriate instruction with shared learning experiences to strengthen family bonds through martial arts.
Membership Plans
Flexible month-to-month membership options with unlimited class access. Includes competitive family rates and no long-term contracts, allowing personalized training schedules for all students.
People
Steven Wong
Chief Instructor
7th degree black belt with over 40 years of experience. Direct student of Shihan Robert Halliburton. Specializes in traditional Shotokan techniques and competitive kata forms.
Cleo Martin
Senior Instructor
6th degree black belt with over 40 years of experience. Focuses on kumite applications and practical self-defense techniques within traditional Shotokan framework.
Questions
What karate style do you teach?
We specialize in traditional Shotokan Karate-Do as taught by Hirokazu Kanazawa and our late instructor Robert Halliburton.
Are there family membership options?
Yes, we offer competitive family rates that allow multiple family members to train together in our multi-generational classes.
How often are rank promotions held?
Official testing occurs quarterly, with special seminars featuring visiting master instructors like Fumitoshi Kanazawa Sensei.
What safety equipment is required?
All students need mouth guards and kumite hand guards. Male students must wear athletic cups during sparring drills.
Do you offer flexible training schedules?
Yes, our dojo is open six days a week with unlimited class access included in all membership plans.
Are there contract requirements?
No long-term contracts required. Membership fees are month-to-month with no binding commitments.
