Authentic Shotokan Lineage

Our curriculum builds values, mental discipline and physical fitness through the three pillars of Traditional Shotokan Karate training.

Kihon

Kata

Kumite

Develop foundational techniques, powerful strikes, and defensive blocks with precision and control.

Practice intricate sequences of movements, embodying ancient wisdom and perfecting fluid execution.

Apply techniques in controlled sparring, fostering timing, distance, and strategic engagement.

Direct Lineage to International Shotokan Karate Federation Headquarters

As the official ISKF UAE chapter, we provide internationally recognized belt gradings and access to global seminars.

Our Masters

Teruyuki Okazaki

Master Teruyuki Okazaki was born June 22, 1931 to a samurai family in Fukoka, Japan. After studying aikido, judo and kendo, he began karate training in 1947, joining the Japan Karate Association (JKA), where he studied under both Grand Master Gichin Funakoshi and Master Masatoshi Nakayama.
Master Okazaki was sent to the United States by JKA Chief Instructor Masatoshi Nakayama in 1961 to help share Shotokan karate with all people throughout the world.

He passed on April 21, 2020 after contracting the Coronavirus. Master Okazaki was 88 years of age and dedicated his life to spreading Shotokan karate-do, as well as his instructor, Master Gichin Funakoshi’s philosophy through the Dojo Kun and Shoto Niju Kun throughout the world.

His nephew, Hiroyoshi Okazaki, is the current chairman and chief instructor of the ISKF.

Gichin Funakoshi

Master Gichin Funakoshi was born November 10, 1868 to a samurai family in Shuri, Okinawa.

He is known as the “father of modern karate”. Following the teachings of Anko Itosu and Anko Asato, he was one of the Okinawan karate masters who introduced karate to the Japanese mainland in 1922, following its earlier introduction by his teacher Itosu.

He was the founder of Shotokan karate and became honorary head of the Japan Karate Association upon its establishment in 1949.

In addition to being a karate master, Funakoshi was an avid poet and philosopher.

He passed on April 26, 1957 in Tokyo, Japan.

Join ISKF UAE to cultivate discipline, strength, and respect through authentic Shotokan training.