Vivian FigueredoAug 9, 2019Sensei Smith: BackgroundSensei Smith is a 7th degree black belt (shichidan), certified instructor and examiner. Sensei Elaine Smith is a 7th degree black belt...
Vivian FigueredoJul 22, 2019The Way of the Empty HandThe Japanese word karate translates as “empty hand” (kara, “empty,” and te, “hand”), denoting it as the study of unarmed self-defense....
Vivian FigueredoJul 22, 2019The Dojo KunAt 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’...
Vivian FigueredoJul 22, 2019What makes ours a "traditional" martial arts dojo?At Meikyo, we embrace the culture, etiquette, philosophy, principles, and practices of the martial arts. As a traditional dojo, we view...
Vivian FigueredoJul 22, 2019Our Dojo FamilyWhen 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...