Hu Shin Kai Karate

🖥️ Introduction to Programming – Hu Shin Kai Alumni Foundation | March 14, 2026

We are thrilled to share that the Hu Shin Kai Alumni Foundation recently organized an Introduction to Programming course for the children and youth members of our dojo!

Using the beginner-friendly Scratch programming platform, our young members got their first exciting taste of coding in a fun and engaging way. The course was led by two highly accomplished professionals from the gaming industry — one holding a Ph.D. and the other a Master's degree in Computer Science — ensuring a top-quality, expertly delivered learning experience.

Every participant did a fantastic job, and the enthusiasm in the room was incredible to see!

At Hu Shin Kai, we believe in nurturing the whole person. While Karate builds discipline, respect, and strength of character, we are equally committed to empowering our members with skills that will help them thrive beyond the dojo. This is just one of the many ways we strive to go above and beyond for our community.

Osu! 🥋💻

When Dojo starts filling up again, we realize that Summer is coming to and end :D

Members are slowly coming back from vacation to the Dojo.... 😀

Master Yutaka Yaguchi: Correct Anatomy of Kicks The late Master Yutaka Yaguchi was a revered figure in the world of Shotokan Budo Karate. Previously, we showcased a video featuring Tony Nakamura demonstrat...

EP3 New Master Series Preview: Shin Tsukii Sensei Third episode: GamakuGoju-Ryu traditional Karate master, Shin Tsukii Sensei, is well-known for his deep understanding and instruction on Traditional Karate ...

EP2 New Master Series: Shin Tsukii Sensei Second episode: Traditional Karate Mechanics Explained on breathing effects.Goju-Ryu traditional Karate master, Shin Tsukii Sensei, is well-known for his de...

Shotokan Karate Legend's Katana Collection Kata collection by the former Sensei Yutaka Yaguchi, a Legendary Shotokan Karate Grandmaster. He shared his Katana collection with the Kuro-Obi Media membe...

Welcome to our "not so new" Shodan, Ricardo Vasquez Jr.
He has been training with us for years with dedication. He passed his Hu Shin Kai Shodan exam in May, and he finally received his certificates and belt today! Our certificate comes from Japan, and it's a special paper used for temples and shrines that is designed to last for years. Certificates are written by a professional artist with Nakamura Sensei's signature and stamps (Japanese Hanko). Belts are made in Japan from the raw material, and embroideries are hand-sewn. We invest a lot because we keep a high standard for our black belts, and Ricardo definitely deserves it.

Congratulations, Ricardo!

2023: Tribute to Grand Master of Shotokan, Yutaka Yaguchi Sensei Grand Master of Shotokan Karate, Yutaka Yaguchi Sensei, sadly passed away in October, 2023. With our utmost respect, we would like to share this tribute to ...

I am very saddened by the news that Master Yutaka Yaguchi has passed away. He spent the last hours of his life with people who were very close to him, and he peacefully rested with his family members on his side.

He was a great Karate-Ka, but he was a wonderful person above all. He was training Karate until the very end, and he was looking forward to coming to Hu Shin Kai Karate Dojo to instruct in our seminar. I have known Yaguchi Sensei since my teenage days, and I was extremely lucky to be able to reunite with him recently. As one of the last people to train with him, I will never forget a single moment that I spent with him.

I must admit that I am devastated, but I know that Yaguchi Sensei would not want me to stop my journey. I will head to the Dojo and try to train what he taught me. Deep condolences to his family. What a loss to the Karate and Budo world.
Yaguchi Sensei, thank you very much for making a big impact on my life and for your kindness, and it was truly my honor to know you. Please rest in peace.

Toshihide “Tony” Nakamura
Chief Instructor, Hu Shin Kai Karate

In this episode, Tatsuya Naka Sensei explains the Budo body mechanics in Kata Jion, steps 21-25.
His style of proving his explanation is priceless to the Budo-Ka and Karate-Ka who are interested in a deep understanding of traditional Japanese Karate!

Jion Part 2: Tatsuya Naka Sensei's Budo Body Mechanics In this episode, Tatsuya Naka Sensei explains the Budo body mechanics in Kata Jion, steps 21-25.His style of proving his explanation is priceless to the Budo...