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Long Beach Shotokan Karate Dojo offers karate practice with a focus on self-defense. Karate practice at this program emphasizes spiritual values of courtesy, integrity, humility, justice, honor, and self-control. No special equipment is needed for participation.
• Ages: 10–18 years old
• Schedule: Practices on Wednesdays and Fridays in the early evening
• Price: After one or two free practices, participants must join Shotokan Karate of America ($150 for the remainder of the year).
Long Beach Shotokan Karate Dojo was founded in 2011. The program continues to be led by Osamu Nishimura, a 2nd degree black belt, with leadership also provided by dojo manager Andy Ungos. Its mission is to strengthen body, mind and spirit, perfect character, and faithfully transmit the art to future generations. As a member of Shotokan Karate of America, participants are able to attend any SKA regional, national, and international event open to their rank, test for rank twice per year at no charge, and access black belt testing by invitation at no cost. Members enjoy a direct link to ancient masters of martial arts through Mr. Ohshima and his direct instructor, Gichin Funakoshi, founder of Shotokan Karate. Karate in this program can be practiced at any age for self-defense, to strengthen the entire body, improve balance, efficiency of movement, breathing and overall health.
Last updated July 20, 2026.
• Ages: 10–18 years old
• Schedule: Practices on Wednesdays and Fridays in the early evening
• Price: After one or two free practices, participants must join Shotokan Karate of America ($150 for the remainder of the year).
Long Beach Shotokan Karate Dojo was founded in 2011. The program continues to be led by Osamu Nishimura, a 2nd degree black belt, with leadership also provided by dojo manager Andy Ungos. Its mission is to strengthen body, mind and spirit, perfect character, and faithfully transmit the art to future generations. As a member of Shotokan Karate of America, participants are able to attend any SKA regional, national, and international event open to their rank, test for rank twice per year at no charge, and access black belt testing by invitation at no cost. Members enjoy a direct link to ancient masters of martial arts through Mr. Ohshima and his direct instructor, Gichin Funakoshi, founder of Shotokan Karate. Karate in this program can be practiced at any age for self-defense, to strengthen the entire body, improve balance, efficiency of movement, breathing and overall health.
Last updated July 20, 2026.
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