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Join our Karate classes at multiple locations, including Plymouth, Inkster, and Wayne Westland! Our program is designed to help children and adults to develop confidence, discipline, and self-defense skills while improving their physical fitness in a fun and structured environment.
Train with Us in Shotokan Karate Jitsu
Discover the power of a dynamic martial art enhanced with practical techniques like joint locks, throws, and sparring. Our holistic approach seamlessly blends traditional values with modern training methods, focusing on:
- Real-World Self-Defense Skills – Learn techniques that work in real-life situations.
- Physical Fitness and Conditioning – Build strength, agility, and endurance.
- Personal Growth and Discipline – Develop focus, confidence, and mental resilience.
- Karate Competition Preparation – Train to excel in tournaments with expert coaching.
Whether you’re seeking self-defense skills, competitive success, or martial arts mastery, we provide the tools, guidance, and support to help you achieve your goals.

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.


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
Get 6 Weeks of Karate + Free Uniform
Embark on a transformative martial arts adventure with our exclusive 6-week program, including a complimentary uniform, all for just $99!