Yoshukai Karate International

Our Mission Statement is:

To preserve the history and promote the study of the martial art of Yoshukai Karate and Kobudo and in so doing, maintain the highest standards of integrity, family values, and the fair and equitable treatment of all members. Yoshukai Karate International admits students of any race, color, creed, national origin, ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability or marital status to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability or marital status in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship policy or any other organization-administered programs.

Our dojo rules are:

  1. to uphold the dojo name,
  2. to seek perfection of character,
  3. to be faithful,
  4. to endeavor in all things,
  5. to respect others, and
  6. to refrain from violent behavior.

As we continue on our journey we are building on the works of the great masters who have come before us.

Board of Directors

Yoshukai Karate International

Mike McClernan

Michael McClernan

President | Kudan | Hanchi

William-Moore

William Moore

Secratary/Treasurer | Hachidan | Kyoshi

Bob-Bush

Bob Bush

Emeritus | Hachidan | Renshi

John-Matthews

John Matthews

Vice President | Shichidan | Kyoshi

Ricky-Copeland

Ricky Copeland

Shichidan | Renshi

Richard-Cromwell

Richard Cromwell

Emeritus | Shichidan | Shihan

Christina McClernan

Christina McClernan

Shichidan | Renshi

Lee-Farrell

Lee Farrell

Shichidan | Renshi

Mike-Mendelson

Michael Mendelson

Shichidan | Shihan

Eddie-Machen

Eddie Machen

Shichidan | Shihan

Traveling Class Instructors

Kobudo | Kata | Kumite | Self-Defense

Kobudo
John Matthews

Chief Instructor at the Bamboo Dojo in Vero Beach, FL.

Fight
Ricky Copeland

Chief Instructor at the TYKI Dojo in Titusville, FL.

Kata
Stephen Arroyo

Chief Instructor at the Abbott’s Bridge Dojo and World Champion Karateka.

Steve LaBar

Working out of the Abbott’s Bridge Dojo, Steve enjoys traveling and teaching.