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Feel free to visit our dojo any time! You'll find us at:
To get there from any of the major highways (101, 280) get on highway 85 or 87, take the Santa Teresa Blvd. exit, and head toward the foothills (and toward Oakridge Mall). Turn right at the second stop light onto Blossom Hill Rd. Turn left at the 3rd stop light onto Winfield Blvd. We're about 1/2 mile down Winfield on the right hand side in the row of industrial buildings called Winfield Business Center. We're the second store front on the right from the street.
We're open on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Whether you have previous experience or not, you may start classes at any time. New students attend the same classes as experienced students, but receive special attention to introduce them to all of the elments of our training.
You may attend as many classes as you wish. At least two classes per week are highly recommended.
Here's the schedule:
| 9:00-11:15 AM | 6:00-8:15 PM | |
| Tuesday | All ages and skill levels | |
| Thurdsay | All ages and skill levels | |
| Saturday | All ages and skill levels | |
| Sunday | Fighting class (by special notice) |
Almost anyone can benefit from our training. Male and female students of all ages attend the same classes and learn from working together. Children should be old enough to concentrate and follow instructions. We may ask a parent or older brother or sister to participate along with a child under 10 years old.
If you want to learn self defense, get in shape, lose wieght, or develop confidence and self-discipline, you can benefit from our training. You are never too old to start!
That being said, you should know that the workouts are demanding. You need to be prepared to push yourself physically and mentally. The training also includes contact sparring practice under the supervision of the Shihan.
We charge a monthly fee for training. You aren't locked into a long-term contract. We offer discounted rates for multiple family members.
There is also a fee for each promotion test (tests are held 2 times per year) and an an annual WORLD OYAMA KARATE membership fee of $30.
World Oyama Karate is a classic, full-contact, Japanese style of Karate. In 1965, Mas Oyama, Director of the International Kyokushin Organization, sent his chief instructor, Shigeru Oyama, from Tokyo to New York to spread Kyokushin Karate throughout North America. Then in 1972, Mas Oyama sent another of his Kyokushin chief instructors from Tokyo, Yasuhiko Oyama (brother of Shigeru Oyama), to Birmingham, Alabama to expand growth of the Kyokushin style.
In 1985, the World Oyama Karate Organization was founded as an independent organization. It was directed by Founder Shigeru Oyama, and Founder Yasuhiko Oyama. The World Oyama Karate Organization experienced astounding growth in the following years. Over 150 official World Oyama Karate dojos were established in 19 countries by the 1990's. An uncompromising dedication to teaching excellence and a well-founded reputation for coaching some of the best international full-contact Karate champions has made World Oyama Karate a phenominal success in the world of Martial Arts.
The ultimate goal of World Oyama Karate is to develop students with strength, discipline, and integrity. This is accomplished by serious training on a steady basis. The emphasis in classes is on respect, hard work, commitment, and, above all, strong spirit.
Our practice of basics, kata, and kumite (free sparring) are smoothly integrated so that practice of any one enhances the others.
The World Oyama style is known for its hard, practical fighting techniques. All sparring in the dojo is supervised by Shihan Lehner, and does involve contact. The degree of contact varies based on experience, age, size, etc. Basic protective gear consists of forearm and shin guards and mouthpieces. Cups, chest guards, knuckle pads, head gear, and other equipment can also be worn.
Here's your link to the World Oyama Home Page at www.worldoyama.com