History
In 1984, Hanshi started the Shotokan Karate Institute in Oakland, California. The dojo currently enrolls about 80 students, including men, women, and children, ages six to 85, of various races, creeds, backgrounds, and professions, from beginners to advanced black belts. Students from the dojo have attended a number of local and regional tournaments and have been very successful.
Specialties
We are a Shotokan karate dojo which is a traditional Japanese styled martial art. Hanshi Sharifi is an internationally recognized master holding a ranking of 8th dan. Hanshi Sharifi has been teaching karate for over 40 years.