Rod Sanford's Trdtnl Karate

The dojo is a family-run martial arts school in Soquel Village that has been teaching traditional Okinawan Karate in Santa Cruz county since 1967. They primarily practice Shorinji-Ryu Karate, which includes Aiki-Jujutsu and traditional weaponry. Their classes are structured to improve students' fitness, coordination, strength, body awareness, and self-defense skills, while also emphasizing character development and respect. They offer classes for ages 4 and up, with a focus on teaching practical self-defense, discipline, and other essential life skills.