Karate Class After School: Non-contact Style. Safe for kids!

            Being strong is not about beating people up. It is about feeling good about yourself and also being able to respect others. Our style of karate is very safe and kid-friendly. The goal of this class is to help you develop a strong body and a caring heart, and we will not forget to have fun along the way. Parents are also welcome! 

About the Instructor

            I am Erin Okuaki. I have an official 3rd dan, qualified by Japan Karatedo Federation. I have trained in karate since I was 3 years old at my father’s karate dojo, Yamanashi Seifukan. I got 8th place in the National Sports Festival in 1998. During my college years in Colorado, I was trained under Mr. Hideharu Igaki, a U.S. national coach at the time, and I became a Colorado State champion in 2000.  Seifukan has the main dojo in Ichikawamisato-town, two other branches within Yamanashi,and many more abroad.  My father’s name is Minoru Kanazawa, and he is currently the chairman of the Yamanashi Karatedo Federation and has an official 8th dan.

Time & Day

             Every Thursday, from 15:30-16:30 (starting this April)

Monthly Fee

            ¥ 1,000 / lesson　(This will be calculated into a monthly fee each month. No refund for non-attendance.)

 ☆ Please come to class in clothes that are easy to move around in. We usually practice karate barefoot, but since the school gym is for outdoor shoes, you may wear fitness shoes or beach shoes.  Light ones are preferable.

☆ Students in this class are eligible to take the grade tests held twice a year by Sefukan. The grade tests are NOT mandatory.  You need to purchase a karate uniform in case you are taking the tests.