World Oyama Karate
About
World Oyama Karate is a martial arts gym located in San Francisco, CA.
scheduleHours
Monday: 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 4:00 – 7:30 PM
Wednesday: 4:00 – 7:30 PM
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 4:00 – 5:45 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
groupCoaches & Instructors
Takeshi Saito
Chief Instructor
6th degree black belt
Shuseki Shihan. Spent 5 years as Uchi-deshi to Soshu Oyama in NYC. Opened San Francisco dojo in 2001. Promoted to Chief Instructor of World Oyama Karate in 2024.
Chip Nakamura
Sensei
3rd degree black belt
Began training with Shihan Saito in 2005. Has instructed at the San Francisco dojo since 2008.
Darryl Yee
Sensei
3rd degree black belt (san dan)
Began training at age 47. Progressed to ni dan and tested for san dan. Teaches at San Francisco dojo.
Mike Zung
Sensei
4th degree black belt
Began training in 1999. Earned Shodan in 2003. Won multiple Fighters Cup tournaments in Senior Heavyweight division. Teaches at San Mateo dojo.
Mike Bello
Sensei
3rd degree black belt
Began training in Seido karate, joined Oyama Karate later. Won Fighter's Cup in 2009. Awarded Sensei title in 2022. Teaches at San Mateo dojo.
Derek Yeung
Sensei
2nd degree black belt
Began training under Shihan Saito in 2011. Has been instructing since 2017.