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Ryukyu Japan Karate Do Traditional Okinawan Karate in Poway, CA • Kids & Adult Classes • Kata • Kumite • Self-Defense • Tournament Training

Our classes are taught in a safe, supportive, and family-friendly environment. We provide karate training programs that help students develop unity of mind, body, and technique while building confidence, discipline, respect, and strong martial arts fundamentals. Our number one goal is to maintain a positive training atmosphere where students of all ages and experience levels can grow both physically and mentally through traditional Okinawan karate.

🥋 Okinawa Kenjin Kai Demo — November 1, 2026! 🌺We're excited to once again participate in the Okinawa Kenjin Kai gatheri...
10/11/2026

🥋 Okinawa Kenjin Kai Demo — November 1, 2026! 🌺

We're excited to once again participate in the Okinawa Kenjin Kai gathering and share our traditional Okinawan karate with the community!

Our Ryukyu Japan Karate Do students will have the opportunity to demonstrate Ryuei Ryu Karate and Kobudo, representing our dojo while supporting and celebrating Okinawan culture.

📅 Sunday, November 1, 2026

🕛 Approximately 12:00 PM (following the 11:00 AM meeting)

📍 Buddhist Temple of San Diego
2929 Market St, San Diego, CA 92102

🥋 Students interested in participating:
Please let Sensei Chris know! We will coordinate a group practice before the event based on everyone's availability.

🎥 Curious about what to expect? Scan the QR code on the flyer to watch our 2025 demonstration!

🌺🥋 WHO WANTS TO BE PART OF OUR NEXT DEMO TEAM?Ryukyu Japan Karate Do will once again be representing Ryuei Ryu and Okina...
10/08/2026

🌺🥋 WHO WANTS TO BE PART OF OUR NEXT DEMO TEAM?
Ryukyu Japan Karate Do will once again be representing Ryuei Ryu and Okinawan Karate at the Okinawan Kenjin Kai event on Sunday, November 1, 2026!
We’re putting together this year’s demonstration team and looking for students who would like to participate and help us share Okinawan karate with the community.
Kata • Kobudo • Bunkai • Okinawan Karate
The photos in this flyer are from our demonstration last year — and we’re looking forward to doing it again!
🥋 Current students interested in participating: let Sensei Chris know.
Want to see what we did last year?
🎥 Watch our 2025 Okinawan Kenjin Kai Demonstration
Tradition • Discipline • Character • A Stronger You

Cold Weather Reminder! 🥋🧥Starting today, students are back to training in their full karate gi.As the weather gets coole...
10/02/2026

Cold Weather Reminder! 🥋🧥
Starting today, students are back to training in their full karate gi.
As the weather gets cooler, please also remember to bring a jacket or sweatshirt to put on after class before heading outside.
And remember…
No jacket = Senpai Kota's 50 push-ups! 💪😂
Come prepared • Train hard • Stay warm!

🥋 Kyu Test Preparation — Kumite & ConditioningPreparation comes before promotion.This Fall, we’re adding dedicated Kumit...
09/29/2026

🥋 Kyu Test Preparation — Kumite & Conditioning
Preparation comes before promotion.
This Fall, we’re adding dedicated Kumite & Conditioning Preparation sessions to give students more opportunities to develop the skills expected as they advance in karate.
Students will work on:
• Conditioning & proper technique
• Kumite movement, distance, timing & control
• Attacks, counters & ring awareness
• Scoring and referee commands
• Sparring & structured practice matches
• Test procedures and expectations
📅 Sunday, October 18 & Sunday, November 22
⏰ 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
🥋 Ryuei Ryu Members — $20
🥋 Guest Karateka — $30
These are preparation and training sessions—not pass/fail tests.
Open to Ryuei Ryu members and guest karateka.
Learn • Prepare • Refine • Demonstrate • Earn

🥋 Congratulations to Our Students on Their New Ranks!We wrapped up our Fall promotion cycle with two Kyu Tests, and we’r...
09/14/2026

🥋 Congratulations to Our Students on Their New Ranks!

We wrapped up our Fall promotion cycle with two Kyu Tests, and we’re proud of the hard work and progress shown by everyone who tested!

Our Beginner Kyu Test featured:
Apollo • Kailey • Mia • Elizabeth • Dylan • Liam

Our Novice & Intermediate Kyu Test featured:
Leo • Shourya • Ember • August • Sophia • Sid • Elina

A special thank you to the Chula Vista Rec Group for joining us for our Novice & Intermediate Kyu Test! It was great having everyone come together, support one another, and share the experience.

Congratulations to everyone on earning their new ranks! Your promotion represents the work you've put into your training—and the beginning of what comes next.

🥋 Keep training. Keep growing. Keep moving forward.

Ryuei Ryu • Traditional Okinawan Karate

🥋 We’re here and ready to go!Ryukyu Japan Karate Do and the UCSD Okinawan Karate Club are set up at Kilowatt Brewing’s 1...
09/12/2026

🥋 We’re here and ready to go!

Ryukyu Japan Karate Do and the UCSD Okinawan Karate Club are set up at Kilowatt Brewing’s 11th Anniversary Asian/Convoy Nights!

🔥 Ryuei Ryu Karate Demonstration: 4:00–4:15 PM
🎪 Our table will be here until 9:00 PM

Come watch some Kata, Kobudo & Kumite, enjoy the festivities, and stop by our table to say hi!

📍 Kilowatt Brewing – Kearny Mesa
7576 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego

Ryuei Ryu • Traditional Okinawan Karate

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🥋 We’re here and ready to go!Ryukyu Japan Karate Do and the UCSD Okinawan Karate Club are set up at Kilowatt Brewing’s 1...
09/12/2026

🥋 We’re here and ready to go!

Ryukyu Japan Karate Do and the UCSD Okinawan Karate Club are set up at Kilowatt Brewing’s 11th Anniversary Asian/Convoy Nights!

🔥 Ryuei Ryu Karate Demonstration: 4:00–4:15 PM
🎪 Our table will be here until 9:00 PM

Come watch some Kata, Kobudo & Kumite, enjoy the festivities, and stop by our table to say hi!

📍 Kilowatt Brewing – Kearny Mesa
7576 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego

Ryuei Ryu • Traditional Okinawan Karate

🥋 Join us tomorrow at Kilowatt Brewing!Ryukyu Japan Karate Do and the UCSD Okinawan Karate Club will be representing Ryu...
09/12/2026

🥋 Join us tomorrow at Kilowatt Brewing!

Ryukyu Japan Karate Do and the UCSD Okinawan Karate Club will be representing Ryuei Ryu USA with a Traditional Okinawan Karate demonstration at Kilowatt Brewing's 11th Anniversary Asian/Convoy Nights!

📅 Saturday, September 12
🥋 Karate Demo: 4:00–4:15 PM
🎪 We'll be there: 4:00–9:00 PM

📍 Kilowatt Brewing — 7576 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego

Come watch the demonstration, enjoy the event, and stop by our table to say hi!

Ryuei Ryu • Traditional Okinawan Karate

🥋 Good luck to all of our Fall 2026 Kyu Test candidates!As we get closer to our Kyu Test, we want to wish everyone testi...
09/10/2026

🥋 Good luck to all of our Fall 2026 Kyu Test candidates!

As we get closer to our Kyu Test, we want to wish everyone testing the very best. You’ve put in the time, practiced your material, worked through corrections, and continued to improve.

Now it’s time to trust your training, do your best, and show what you’ve learned.

We look forward to seeing everyone take the next step in their karate journey on Sunday, September 13.

Good luck to all of our candidates!

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🥋 Good luck to all of our Fall 2026 Kyu Test candidates!As we get closer to our Kyu Test, we want to wish everyone testi...
09/10/2026

🥋 Good luck to all of our Fall 2026 Kyu Test candidates!

As we get closer to our Kyu Test, we want to wish everyone testing the very best. You've put in the time, practiced your material, worked through corrections, and continued to improve.

Now it's time to trust your training, do your best, and show what you've learned.

We look forward to seeing everyone take the next step in their karate journey on Sunday, September 13.

Good luck to all of our candidates!

OSS! 🥋

Address

12245 Poway Road, Unit B
Poway, CA
92064

Opening Hours

Monday 4:30pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday 4:30pm - 8pm
Wednesday 4:30pm - 8:30pm
Thursday 4:30pm - 8pm
Friday 4:30pm - 8:30pm
Saturday 5pm - 7:30pm
Sunday 12pm - 3pm

Telephone

+16196948318

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