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We teach practical and competitive traditional Shotokan Karate – combining the most effective and best of the martial arts in structured, disciplined, and exciting training classes.

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A passion for martial arts

Oscar Silvera, Sensei, with expertise in Judo, Aikido, Kobudo, and Iaido, offers a comprehensive approach to martial arts that develops confidence, discipline, and practical self-defense skills for students of all ages. Each martial art brings unique elements—grappling and throws from Judo, joint locks and redirection from Aikido, weapon skills from Kobudo, and precision and focus from Iaido—enriching the Shotokan Karate experience. Our diverse offerings welcome students from beginners to advanced practitioners, fostering growth and mastery in martial arts

Kids Karate

Our Kids Program is a fantastic introduction to Karate-do Jitsu for children ages 6 to 10. It features Shotokan Karate enriched with elements of judo and jiu-jitsu

Karate for Teens

Our Teen Karate Jitsu program offers an exciting and challenging way for teens to stay fit, gain self-defense skills, and build lifelong confidence. Combining elements of karate, judo, jujitsu, and practical karate, the program promotes discipline, focus, and leadership.

Karate for Adults

Get fit, gain self-defense skills, and work towards personal goals like earning a Black Belt. Our program includes Practical Karate, Judo, Jiu-Jitsu, Kobudo, and Sport Karate, offering a comprehensive martial arts experience

Competition Team

ur competition classes are geared toward competitive athletes who wish to enhance their speed, focus, accuracy, timing, and efficiency of movement for a local, regional, national, and international karate competition.

Judo Jiu Jitsu

Explore the dynamic fusion of Judo and Jiu-Jitsu in our unique martial arts program. This hybrid approach seamlessly combines the striking techniques and disciplined forms of Judo with the ground-based grappling and submission techniques of Jiu-Jitsu.

Self-Defense

The Women Self-Defense Seminar is perfect for mothers and daughters, teenagers, young ladies heading off to college soon, and any female (for ages 12 & up) who would like to feel more confident in recognizing, avoiding, and defending against violent attacks.

A variety of martial arts resources

At Silvera Karate Jitsu, we blend the discipline of traditional Shotokan Karate with insights from Judo, Aikido, Kobudo, and Iaido. Our unique approach helps students of all ages build confidence, resilience, and practical self-defense skills in a supportive environment.

Elite Mastery Achieved Through Personalized Training!

  • Authentic Training: Learn traditional Japanese martial arts with genuine techniques and philosophies.
  • Experienced Instructors: Benefit from skilled, black-belt instructors in a safe environment.
  • Fitness Benefits: Enhance your strength, flexibility, and overall health.
  • Self-Defense: Gain practical skills for personal safety and confidence.
  • Mental Growth: Develop discipline, focus, and self-confidence.
  • Community: Join a supportive and friendly group of martial arts enthusiasts.
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Shokan Karate-do

  • Kata: training enhances technique mastery, discipline, coordination, and mental focus. It improves flexibility, self-defense skills, and physical conditioning while offering cultural insights and stress relief.
  • Kumite: Involves controlled sparring where competitors apply techniques with precision and timing. It tests reflexes, distance control, and sportsmanship, offering a platform to showcase skills and compete.
  • Bunkai: You will be exposed to a wide range of techniques, including throws, ground fighting, and submissions.

“Committed to inspire students lives to achieve their goals while instilling values of respect and perseverance”

Oscar Silvera

CEO, Japanese Martial Arts Academy, LLC

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