Who are we?

Japan International Karate Center is well known in the tri-county area for its quality karate instruction that is based on the traditional Japanese system, with a strong emphasis on the students' mental development. It is this attention to mental training in the form of self-discipline which not only opens the door to learning the physical Karate skills, but gives the student added advantages in his or her personal life.

Information about Japan International Karate Center:

JIKC is directly affiliated with our parent school in Hawaii. The Hawaii school is led by Soke Kiyohisa Hirano, our Japanese Founder. Soke Hirano is a magnificent leader and has influenced thousands of people with his commitment to a positive lifestyle through Karate. We at JIKC are proud to be a part of this tremendous heritage of martial arts.

JIKC's instruction is a traditional Japanese Karate known as Shotokan and Wado-Ryu. It emphasizes circular blocks and body shifting with hard, offensive striking techniques. Also incorporated in JIKC instruction are various techniques from the Shotokan system, which are more linear in nature with both hard defensive and offensive techniques.

Classes offered:

We offer a variety of classes for all ages. Our instructors have many years of experience, teaching to all levels and providing the best, quality instruction. Our students not only learn karate and and self-discipline, we have FUN at the same time!

Traditional karate classes - Regular classes where we teach forms and sparring to all belt levels, including self-defense techniques.

Kobudo (Weapons Training) - Students at purple belt or higher may participate in weapons classes. Bo, sword, and sai are types of weapons used in these classes.

Tournament classes-Classes offered for those interested in competing on a National and International level. Sensei Kevin Marshall, chief instructor, has a proven track record for having led many of his tournament team members to gold, silver, and bronze medals in State, Regional, and National competitions. We are also the school of Junior Olympic, Pan-American, and several other International medalists.

* Self-Defense Seminars - Special seminars are offered to groups interested in learning about self-defense and awareness. We instruct these seminars, using the most effective techniques. These are excellent for groups!

* Anyone interested in our self-defense seminars can make special requests through Sensei Kevin Marshall.


Individual Instruction - our large number of advanced students allows its members the advantage of extensive individual attention.

Do you know anyone who wants to join? Please bring them along to class! Complete the information request form and e-mail to JIKCcharleston@aol.com. We will contact you with information about our karate classes.

CLASS SCHEDULE

Mondays & Wednesdays:

5:30 - 6:30 PM     Beginner/Intermediate (Belt Levels-White, Yellow, Orange, Purple, Green)

6:30 - 7:30 PM     Advanced (Belt Levels-Blue, Brown, Red, Black)

7:30 - 8:00 PM     Black Belt Training

Tuesdays & Thursdays:

9:00 - 10:00 AM  All Belt levels