We offer classes for Children (7+), Teens, and Adults. Chief Instructor Hanshi Ricardo (Rick) Llewelyn holds a 9th Dan with the International San Ten Karate Association and has over 45 years experience in traditional Japanese Karate.
The Benicia Shotokan Karate Academy (SKA) has been serving the North Bay Area as the educational body for Traditional Karate since 1992.
Our chief instructor, Hanshi Llewelyn, is a member, and holds high rank, with several prestigious world-renowned organizations. He holds a Ku-dan (9th Degree Black Belt) with International San Ten Karate Association (ISKA), and is ranked with the Dai-Ichi Shotokan Karate Association (DSKA), the American Amateur Karate Federation (AAKF) and the International Traditional Karate Federation (ITKF).
We instruct men, women and children, 5 years of age and up, at all karate levels. At our dojo you will learn all the details of the physics, physiology, and mental attitudes necessary to be very effective in your self-protection. You will also improve your physical condition, strength, and confidence. When followed properly, karate-do training transcends into your daily life and results in a more centered individual.
Please come visit us for a trial lesson free of charge or obligation. You will be joining an elite group of special people, several million, who train in Shotokan Karate all around the world.
Join us today!
