Shotokan Karate Leadership School

Shotokan Karate Leadership School offers Kids Karate, Adult Martial Arts, and Shotokan Karate classes, along with Leadership Training. The program includes the proprietary Shotokan Karate Martial Arts Leadership Program and the Black Belt Shoka Leader Program. The school also provides an Online Special that includes 2 Weeks FREE Plus Uniform for new participants.

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: 2 Weeks FREE Plus Uniform for new participants

Shotokan Karate Leadership School was founded in 1981 by Marty Callahan, who serves as Chief Master and martial arts leadership instructor. Marty Callahan is an 8th Degree Black Belt and a graduate of the Japan Karate Association Instructor Training Program. The school offers specialized programs for children, teenagers, adults, and individuals with special needs, including the proprietary Shotokan Karate Martial Arts Leadership Program and the proprietary Black Belt Shoka Leader Program. Its leadership training program is modeled after the Hero’s Journey.

The mission of Shotokan Karate Leadership School is to use the platform of Shotokan Karate to train leaders of the future who will solve the world’s problems and to awaken the extraordinary leader in each student. Shotokan Karate Leadership School has committed to educating its entire community, as described on a martial arts website, and is described there as a powerhouse of Shotokan Karate Martial Arts Leadership throughout the world.

Shotokan Karate Leadership School has received the Go2 Karate BEST Business Award. First-time VIP visitors are offered an exclusive download of a free white paper titled “How Martial Arts Helps Children Thrive In School,” authored by Sensei Marty Callahan, as well as a free e-book download.

Parents and former students have shared testimonials about their experiences with Shotokan Karate Leadership School. Jim Thompson describes how his son’s training at the school played a big part in his development and life. Dean Jones thanks Sensei Callahan for giving him a foundation for what he describes as a wonderful life. Sherry Paine comments on how the children in class sat listening attentively and notes that morals were incorporated into the class. Arise Campbell describes feeling comfortable with Sensei Callahan’s presentation and expresses support for the program. Warren Z. reports that over almost four years, his child made progress in karate techniques, dedication, confidence, communication, teamwork, courage, courtesy, and leadership skills, including becoming an assistant instructor and earning a black belt. Janice Shipley shares that her son, who enrolled because he was being bullied, left feeling more confident and later became a physician.

Last updated August 15, 2026.