Japan Karate-Do International
About
Japan Karate-Do International offers traditional Shotokan karate training with a strong emphasis on Japanese culture, discipline, and technical mastery. The dojo provides physically demanding instruction suitable for all levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners. Members frequently mention the direct lineage to Japanese karate traditions and the professional atmosphere maintained by Chief Instructor Yasuyoshi Saito and his senior students. The training environment fosters camaraderie while maintaining rigorous standards.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise the authentic traditional karate instruction with direct lineage to Japan, describing Chief Instructor Yasuyoshi Saito as the genuine article who focuses on passing down lifetime karate values. Reviewers highlight the physically demanding training, excellent camaraderie, and personalized attention where black belts work with lower belts in small groups. Many appreciate how students learn about Japanese culture, traditions, discipline, and focus alongside technical karate skills. However, one former student reported a concerning incident where the owner used a bamboo stick on a child, resulting in bruising and the student never returning.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
John Laracuente
4 years ago
JKI is the best traditional dojo in the area. Training here is physically demanding, and the martial arts fellowship is outstanding. For over a decade it has been a privilege to train at JKI and Saito Sensei is the genuine article.
Mary Owens
4 years ago
My boys have been training at JKI Miami with Sensei Saito and his sempais for about 8 years now, and it has been great. The students learn about the Japanese culture, traditions, discipline, focus, in addition to the technical aspects of shotokan karate. There are a few classes that are specifically for "advanced" belts, otherwise all levels train together, and often, black belts will work with "lower" belts in smaller groups, which allows the students to get more personalized instructions.
Fernando Fernandez
5 years ago
Top notch instruction with direct lines from Japan ! If you really want to learn and understand Traditional Karate look no further. Excellent atmosphere with great camaraderie and eagerness to pass on the tradition
Mike Capote
4 years ago
If you haven’t checked out Japan Karate Do International, please do so this year. Japan Karate Do International is steeped in tradition and discipline; a truly professional karate organization. Chief Instructor, Yasuyoshi Saito is focused on passing on the values learned from a lifetime dedicated to karate. This is the REAL DEAL!!!!
R S
4 years ago
I would go here when I was younger. My middle school was across the street and I would come train here right after. As a middle aged boy, I was playful and I would usually joke around. On one memorable day the owner of the studio decided to grab a bamboo stick and hit my leg at full strength. It hurt so bad I teared up and tried to finish the class to avoid embarrassment. When I got home and saw my leg and it was extremely bruised, I showed my parents and they never allowed me to return to Japan Karate-Do. I never understood why this guy found it “ok” to hit a child, until this day I never understood. For the parents that leave their kids at places like this, be watchful. I will never forget my experience and I will never forgive that horrible person for what he did.
Contact
7360 SW 24th St Suite 25B, Miami, FL 33155, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 4:30 – 8:30 PM
Tuesday: 4:30 – 8:30 PM
Wednesday: 4:30 – 8:30 PM
Thursday: 4:30 – 8:30 PM
Friday: 4:30 – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sunday: Closed