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Discover the Benefits of Traditional Karate
Our classes blend practical self-defense and competitive training in a structured, disciplined, and engaging environment. Whether you’re looking to build confidence, improve fitness, or learn valuable skills, our programs are designed to support your personal growth.
Practical Karate:
Learn effective self-defense techniques rooted in the traditional styles of Shotokan and Ryokukai Karate. Our training includes striking, blocking, joint locks, throws, and ground defense, as well as specialized classes in real-world scenarios (such as defenses against sticks, knives, and firearms).
Competitive Karate:
For those interested in sport karate, we offer training in Olympic-style (WKF) competition, focusing on dynamic movement, strategy, and technical precision. Our methods incorporate the latest research to help students develop agility, strength, and tactical skills in a fun, challenging way.
At our dojo, we take a holistic approach, emphasizing:
- Real-world applicability – Skills that build confidence and safety.
- Physical fitness – Strength, flexibility, and endurance.
- Mental discipline – Focus, resilience, and self-improvement.
Whether you’re exploring martial arts for self-defense, tradition, or competition, we welcome students of all levels to train at their own pace. Join us and experience the benefits of karate in a supportive and motivating environment!
Why Train with Us?
Authentic Karate Training – Small Groups, Expert Instruction
Learn the art of the samurai in personalized small-group classes led by decades-experienced instructors. With limited spots per session, you’ll get focused, detail-oriented training impossible in crowded dojos.
→ Why train with us?
✓ 5:1 student-teacher ratio for individualized corrections
✓ 40+ years combined martial arts mastery
✓ Traditional teaching adapted for modern learners
“The attention to detail here is unmatched – no hiding in the back row!” – Current Student**
A passion for martial arts
Our Instructors 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!