We are excited about our new location and offer classes to students 7-99!

Karate

Shudokan Karate-Do is an Okinawan style of karate with a strong focus on practical self defense, sustainable lifelong training, and on cultivating community. The founder of Yakima School of Karate, Morris Mack, passed on a deep and abiding passion for the martial arts to his students. TMAA of Yakima is proud to provide exciting, energizing classes for people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities!

Sword

The sword class at YSK focuses on practical and efficient technique with the Japanese sword. We explore and practice multiple styles of training including Batto-do and Eishin Ryu. We have both a youth program and an adult program. While all students begin practice with a wooden practice sword or bokken, the goal of both programs is for students to develop enough proficiency and confidence with the blade in order to train with live steel. Our group uses drills, partner techniques called kumitachi, kata, and the cutting of real targets, a practice known as tameshigiri, to learn and perfect the control, decisiveness, and calm attitude required by our art. First and foremost, safety is our priority. If you are looking to experience a traditional Japanese weapon in a safe environment and with a dedicated group for support and collaboration, come and join us! 

-Elise Holbrook, Lead Sword Instructor