Japan Karate and Judo Center
About
The Japan Karate and Judo Center offers authentic traditional martial arts training in both karate and judo, with a focus on family-oriented, multi-generational participation. Under the guidance of Head Instructor and Grand Master Shunji Watanabe, a 9th Degree Black Belt Hanshi with Sandan in Judo, students experience a professional environment dedicated to Japanese martial arts excellence. The dojo, which originated in 1974, maintains a reputation for upholding traditional Koruy BuJutsu principles while providing comprehensive training that improves strength, power, agility, balance, coordination, and overall health.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise the authentic traditional training and describe Kaicho Shunji Watanabe as an exceptional Japanese karate master who has devoted his life to teaching. Reviewers highlight the family-oriented atmosphere with multi-generational participation and recommend the center for anyone interested in serious martial arts study. Specific praise focuses on the professional staff, the enjoyable learning experience, and the reputation for excellence maintained since 1974. Many consider it the best karate organization available, particularly for those wanting to work consistently on fighting skills.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Arslan Shoukat
5 years ago
My Son loves Japan karate . Professional people highly recommended.
Page Christis
4 years ago
I strongly recommend Japan Karate and Judo Center for anyone interested in learning traditional karate. Kaicho Shunji Watanabe a Japanese karate master has devoted his life to teaching in the Baltimore area. The karate school is family oriented with multi-generational participants. This is an activity that the whole family can enjoy. Students improve their strength, power, agility, balance, coordination, health, mental outlook while learning to defend themselves. I definitely recommend Japan Karate & Judo Center!
Peter McMahon
3 years ago
I urge anyone interested in traditional Karate/Judo training to check out Japan Karate Center. Originating in 1974 it upholds a reputation for excellence. Kaicho Watanabe oversees a staff of experts that that make the learning experience enjoyable and rewarding and I don't think you will find a better Karate organization anywhere!
Boris Nadelman
4 years ago
Japan Karate and Judo Center is a great, authentic Koruy BuJutsu Dojo. Kaicho Shunji Watanabe is the Best on entire East Cost, if you really want to study Japanese Martial Arts this is the place to do it!
Skipper Aryan
in the last week
Really good karate/martial arts/judo center for someone that wants to be 24/7 working on fighting
Contact
11714-h Reisterstown Rd, Reisterstown, MD 21136, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
groupCoaches & Instructors
Shunji Watanabe
Head Instructor / Grand Master
9th Degree Black Belt (Hanshi), Sandan in Judo
Founder and Kaicho of Japan Karate and Judo Center (est. 1974). International Grand Master with 65+ years of training in Shorinjiryu. Former Chief Instructor of Kenkokan Federation in U.S., taught at Baltimore Police Academy.