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Assistant instructor McCallum working with 3 new students
Hanshi Sharifi working with the children's class.
Children's classes usually end with a fun game of tug-o-war.  This teaches using a strong stance which is key to Karate.
Sensei Nishiyama and Hanshi Sharifi.
Hanshi Sharifi
Shotokan Karate Institute Karate

We are a Shotokan karate dojo which is a traditional Japanese styled martial art. Hanshi Sharifi is an internationally recognized master holding a ranking of 8th dan. Hanshi Sharifi has been teaching karate for over 40 years.

Website: shotokan.com

Phone: (510) 982-5382

Cross Streets: Near the intersection of Solano Ave and Pomona Ave

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1319 Solano Ave Albany, CA 94706 ·2336.43 mi

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Amenities

  • Accessible
  • Family friendly

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Greg S. 08/03/22

Hanshi Sharifi is a gem in the Shotokan world. He trained under Hidetaka Nishiyama, a student of Shotokan founder Gichin Funakoshi. His unique blend of Iranian heritage, karate, Qi Gong, and...

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Justin G. 09/02/09

I've been studying with Sensei Sharifi since 1989, and he still teaches every class himself. This is not squishy Berkeley martial arts-- we work hard!-- but I really appreciate Sensei's empahsis...

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Kim M. 09/21/09

This is a FANTASTIC dojo for kids! The Sensei is fantastic, and the classes are physically and mentally rewarding, as well as empowering. We cannot say enough good things about the dojo! If you...

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Ann B. 08/24/17

Prior to choosing to make Shotokan Karate Institute my dojo I went to check out many other karate schools in the Bay Area. I chose Shotokan Karate Institute for many reasons. I was immediately...

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Lani S. 08/14/17

This is a fantastic dojo for both children and adults, of all levels and abilities. Hanshi Sharifi, the dojo's founder and director, is an incredibly gifted Karateka, who has been teaching and...

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