American Okinawan Karate Academy, LLC d.b.a. Isshinryu Karate Sandubrae
118 Madison Ave NE, Piedmont, OK 73078
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American Okinawan Karate Academy, LLC d.b.a. Isshinryu Karate Sandubrae offers training in Isshinryu Karate that includes traditional Isshinryu katas and bunkai, self-defense, and traditional weapons. The program also offers a Women's Self-Defense Course at least three times a year. Breaking is reserved for advanced students and is not required for any student to move up in rank, and all ranks, including black belts and junior black belts, must be earned.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Price: Low Monthly Membership! Unlimited Classes! NO CONTRACTS EVER! FREE UNIFORM WITH FIRST MONTHS DUES! Low Monthly Tuition!
The dojo states that it is Oklahoma's only dojo that is solely dedicated to Isshinryu Karate, with a heavy focus on practical self-defense for modern day street situations and realistic situations kids may encounter in their daily lives, such as being bullied. Memberships are month to month with no contracts, and the program offers unlimited classes with monthly dues and a free uniform. The training facility is described as a very large 4,300 square foot modern space with two separate training rooms that include EVA foam mats and floors, full-size rings, mirrors, Makiwara, multiple standing and hanging heavy bags, BOB standing bags, a speed bag, fold-out mats, a locker room, and a weight bench.
The leadership team includes Aaron R. Sandubrae, Shihan (Master Instructor); Veronica Sandubrae, Sensei (Certified Instructor) and second in command at the dojo; and Grand Master Arnold R. Sandubrae, Hanshi. Aaron R. Sandubrae, Shihan, was named "Male Instructor of the year" by The Isshinryu Hall of Fame in 2018. The program notes that the dojo is steeped in tradition and follows proven techniques as taught by Hanshi Sandubrae, with a stated philosophy of avoiding violence when possible while teaching students to avoid conflict and violence whenever possible and not to be victims. The copyright notice for Aaron R. Sandubrae is listed as 1972–2025.
Last updated February 3, 2026.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Price: Low Monthly Membership! Unlimited Classes! NO CONTRACTS EVER! FREE UNIFORM WITH FIRST MONTHS DUES! Low Monthly Tuition!
The dojo states that it is Oklahoma's only dojo that is solely dedicated to Isshinryu Karate, with a heavy focus on practical self-defense for modern day street situations and realistic situations kids may encounter in their daily lives, such as being bullied. Memberships are month to month with no contracts, and the program offers unlimited classes with monthly dues and a free uniform. The training facility is described as a very large 4,300 square foot modern space with two separate training rooms that include EVA foam mats and floors, full-size rings, mirrors, Makiwara, multiple standing and hanging heavy bags, BOB standing bags, a speed bag, fold-out mats, a locker room, and a weight bench.
The leadership team includes Aaron R. Sandubrae, Shihan (Master Instructor); Veronica Sandubrae, Sensei (Certified Instructor) and second in command at the dojo; and Grand Master Arnold R. Sandubrae, Hanshi. Aaron R. Sandubrae, Shihan, was named "Male Instructor of the year" by The Isshinryu Hall of Fame in 2018. The program notes that the dojo is steeped in tradition and follows proven techniques as taught by Hanshi Sandubrae, with a stated philosophy of avoiding violence when possible while teaching students to avoid conflict and violence whenever possible and not to be victims. The copyright notice for Aaron R. Sandubrae is listed as 1972–2025.
Last updated February 3, 2026.
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