Arizona Shotokai USA

Specialties

Arizona Shotokai USA is more than just another «Martial Arts School».

We are an organization whose focus is on the preservation of Okinawan, culture and art form of Self-​defense widely known today as Karate-​Do

Our goal is to:

— Preserve traditional Karate-​Do and pass it to the next generation.

— Through the training of Karate-​Do, we seek to impact our lives in a positive manner by

improving our mental and physical abilities.

— We seek to help our society be a better to place to live by educating our members to be a better person through the teachings of traditional Karate-​Do

We firmly believe «The ultimate aim of Karate lies not in victory nor defeat, but in the perfection of the character of its participants».

We are not like most Martial Arts School who’s aim is to commit you to a long term CONTRACT. It is our hope that if you are attending our classes is because you see the value in what we do and want to be here, rather than being compelled to be here due to a contract. That is why we offer month to month tuition instead of long term commitments. We understand and RESPECT that life happens and interests may change. We rather have you come back to train with us when it is right for you and not have you displeased with us because of a contract that has been enforced.

RESPECT is a two way street and we hope to have you join our cause to make our community safer, & peaceful place to live.

History

Established in 1967.

Shotokai USA began in New York City, in the late 1960’s by Toyotaro Miyazaki, who was commissioned by his Instructor Tomosaburo Okano, to spread the teachings of Karate-​Do in the United States.

Upon his arrival Toyotaro Miyazaki, quickly became a champion and legend in Karate and has graced the cover of many martial magazines.

3 years ago Shotokai USA, opened a branch in Arizona under the direction of Toyotaro Miyazaki. The Arizona Branch head instructor is Ralph Palomino, student of Master Miyazaki since 1983.

At Arizona Shotokai, we teach Traditional Karate as it is taught in Japan.

Meet the Business Owner

Ralph P.

Business Owner

Ralph Palomino, has been practicing Karate-​Do from the young age of 10 under direct instruction of Sensei Toyotaro Miyazaki. R. Palomino, started teaching youth karate for Sensei Miyazaki, in his early 20’s. Sensei Palomino, also was active in Tournaments and was very successful.

Sensei Ralph Palomino, has been married for 12 years and has 2 children who both practice Karate. His son (Talim Israel Palomino) has held the title of Arizona State Champion for 2 consecutive years 2013 & 2014. His daughter (Vianna Zoraya Palomino) qualified for Arizona State Champion and placed Second in her division in 2014.

Sensei Palomino, is a family man and understands the importance of family he is great with kids and is genuinely interested in helping them become the best they can be as a person through the teachings of Karate-​Do.