Michigan Classical Okinawan Karate

Our dojo welcomes all practitioners who are genuinely interested in the authentic art of life protection. Dedicated to Taika Seiyu Oyata, we focus on preserving the True Life Protection Arts, an Okinawan self-defense system founded by Taika Oyata, a highly respected figure in martial arts. Recognized by many as one of the foremost authorities of the 20th century, Taika Oyata is the inheritor of two family systems of martial arts: the Uhugushuku family weapons system and the Wakinaguri family martial art. Our training emphasizes both weaponry and specialized techniques for targeting nerve and blood vessel strikes, rooted in a rich lineage of warrior traditions.