West Los Angeles Karate School, founded in 1972 by George Takahashi, is a dedicated and traditional Japanese style Shotokan Karate-Do school. With instructors who have collectively over 100 years of martial arts experience, the school emphasizes core body movement and sharp physical focus for effective execution of techniques. Offering classes for beginners and advanced students, West Los Angeles Karate School focuses on self-defense, competitions, and personal growth.
Rooted in a long history and tradition, West Los Angeles Karate School practices Shotokan Karate with an emphasis on form and practicality as a self-defense system. With a diverse membership ranging from students to senior professionals, the school operates on a non-profit basis and welcomes visitors. Training in kihon basics, kata forms, and kumite sparring, students progress through the ranks, with achieving a black belt being just the beginning of their journey in the world of Shotokan karate.
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