Sensei Smith is a 7th degree black belt (shichidan), certified instructor and examiner. Sensei Elaine Smith is a 7th degree black belt...

The Japanese word karate translates as “empty hand” (kara, “empty,” and te, “hand”), denoting it as the study of unarmed self-defense....

At the close of each class, we recite the dojo kun. These precepts guide our training and remind us to be true to the martial arts’...

At Meikyo, we embrace the culture, etiquette, philosophy, principles, and practices of the martial arts. As a traditional dojo, we view...

When you join Meikyo, you don’t just join a club, you join a family. Members of all ages train together and support each other, not just...