Shotokan Karate of America - Portland, Oregon dojo

Portland Shotokan Karate Dojo is a traditional Japanese Karate-do training center that welcomes both beginners and experienced martial artists. The dojo, which started in 1997, offers a direct link to ancient masters of martial arts through its instructors, who are students of Tsutomu Ohshima and Gichin Funakoshi, the founder of Shotokan Karate. Practicing karate at this dojo can benefit individuals in various aspects of their lives, including self-defense, physical strength, balance, and overall health. It also emphasizes spiritual values such as courtesy, integrity, and self-control. The dojo's members are passionate and dedicated practitioners who can provide an authentic and challenging martial arts experience.