New Rochelle Shotokan Karate Club, Inc.

The New Rochelle Shotokan Karate Club is a member of the International Shotokan Karate Federation (ISKF), a global organization founded by Grand Master Teruyuki Okazaki (retired), 10th Dan in 1977. Shihan Hiroyoshi Okazaki, 9th Dan, is Chairman and Chief Instructor of the ISKF. Headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, the organization counts hundreds of affiliate clubs across the world--in North and South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean.

Our club is also a member of the Flatbush Shotokan Karate Dojo in Brooklyn, NY. Sensei Maynard Miner, 8th Dan, is Chief Instructor of the FSKD. He brings more than 50 years' experience teaching Shotokan Karate.

Lidj Lewis, 5th Dan, is Chief Instructor of the New Rochelle Shotokan Karate Club. He has been training in Shotokan Karate since the 1970s, and has been teaching Shotokan karate at the YMCA since 2005.

Jose Sanchez, 2nd Dan, is Assistant Instructor. Mr. Sanchez holds a 7th Dan in Jujitsu, and specializes in self-defense techniques.

Our Philosophy

Click here to read about the principles that guide our training and influence how we conduct ourselves every day.

DOJO KUN - Our Guiding Principles:

Seek Perfection of Character

Be Faithful

Endeavor

Respect Others

Refrain from Violent Behvaior

I enjoy helping students stay in shape, gain condifence, and achieve peace of mind.