World Oyama Karate KATO Dojo
About
World Oyama Karate is one of most popular style (full contact knockdown style, AKA Kyokushin style) in Japan. I came from Japan in 1995. Our Master is Legend in Karate society. I was training under him 24/7 365 days for 5 years. I was former international champion and Head Instructor for our organization. Also, I was former Police Officer in SC and certified police defensive tactics instructor/RAD women self Defense Instructor. I opened Dojo in Nashville in March 2021. I will Not teach Dragon/Tiger kind of magical stuff. I'm teaching strictly true Martial Arts techniques, philosophy and culture of Karate.
I have a space (made it Dojo) for private lesson in my place.
Also, I have a class in North Nashville every Saturday at 1:00pm. (Highly recommend you to join us).
FB Group page : Workd Oyama Karate TN/KY-KATO Dojo
I came to America for Karate. My master is Legend in Karate society. I requested to training under him to learn his Karare.
I enjoy being karate instructor because I can observe my student's progress and improvement physically/mentally. I still getting appreciation message from former students and / or their parents after 20 years. Very rewarding job.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
1. Offer free trial lesson
2. explain our style, training systems, and answer to any questions.
3. Signing our registration and waiver.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I trained under Master Saiko Shihan Oyama as "Uchideshi" program for 5 years 365days, 24/7. I'm certified Oyama Karate Instructor and Brunch Chief in Nashville TN area.
I was RAD (Rape Aggression Defense) instructor.
I was South Carolina Police Academy Certified Defensive Tactics/Ground Defense/knife Defense Instructor.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Group Lessen (Saturday at Nashville Studio)
$60/month
Private Lesson (my garage Dojo) :
$40/Lessen
How did you get started teaching?
I have a system to follow from our organization.
I offer one free trial lesson. It allow people to taste our style and class. Then explain all about our style and history of myself.
What types of students have you worked with?
I worked men, women, children, adults.
1. Mentally challenge children.
2. Disabled (even blind person).
3. Elderly people.
4. women experienced sexually attacked.
5. Abused, neglected children.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
I just completed makeover my garage to Dojo. So, I can provide quality lessen without distract by weather.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
People have so many different reason to start Karate.
it's ok to start any reason. However, you must be discipline yourself and a lot of patience to master the skills and there are no such things short cut. If you can do it, you will gain strength physically and mentally, best part is become confident in yourself.
if instructor or Dojo (school) advertising black belt course, and no solid style background ( NOT Dragon, Tiger.. etc), you must avoid.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Health / medical concerns.
Goal / Purpose of training.