  Franz Karate opened its doors and began teaching students of all ages the Martial Arts in 1992. Since that time our dojo has produced many World, National, Regional and State Karate champions but more importantly we have produced hundreds of LIFE CHAMPIONS. The mission of our dojo is teach people authentic and traditional martial arts which in turn will assist them in learning to balance their mind, body and spirit to lead a more productive and enhanced way of life. Our Shihan, Steven Franz, is an 11 time Hall of Fame inductee and former 5 time World Karate champion. He has trained internationally including in Japan and Okinawa. Shihan's expertise has led him all over the United States presenting lectures, workshops and seminars on authentic Karate Do. He is one of the most sought after Master level instructors in the United States. Click here to read more... Click here to learn about the benefits of joining our dojo! |
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 COMPETITION TEAM FORMING We are very excited to add a new program to our dojo as was requested by many students and parents. Franz Karate is in the process of forming a competitive Karate team to travel the PKC circuit and go for titles. For more information please see Franz Shihan at the dojo. |
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| NEW PHOTO GALLERIES BLACK BELT EXAM - CLICK HERE White Tiger Tourney - Click Here PKC AFFILIATED DOJO The Budokan Dojo has now officially been recognized as a member of the Professional Karate Commission! The PKC was founded in 1986 by Black Belt Hall of Fame member and Grand Master Glenn "The Fox" Keeney. All of our students can opt to join the PKC, compete for one of the most sought after National Champion Titles in the USA and get special discounts on tournaments, seminars and many other great things. For more information please click here. |
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Our dojo are ready and waiting for great people just like you to stop in and learn what we have to offer. Classes are structured and taught to insure that our students learn properly and only authentic martial arts skills, philosophy and etiquettes. All of our practices are open to the public so please feel free to stop in and watch a class or two. While you are here please feel free to talk to our members about the program. Our black belts are ready to help you achieve through the study of Karate Do. Stop in today. Click here for our class schedule. Be ready to learn & sweat! No one will hate our classes. You make friends, learn the Art of Karate in an environment of mutual respect and discipline, gain great new self defense skills and make new friends. Our classes are great and any one regardless of age can learn what we have to offer. Click here to learn about the training at our dojo... |
Every single black belt in our system is internationally
certified and licensed. We are not a dojo that sells belts
but rather our students must earn them through hard work,
discipline and intense study of Karate. Franz Shihan is
considered one of the best Sensei in the US in terms of the
quality his black belt's posses and their skill levels are
quite often second to none. The greatest part of our dojo is
the family environment. The black belts are here to help
you, train you and assist you in your growth while you
train. Their are no egos here. Every student is treated
properly and trained accordingly. Our black belts are
focused on being their best...and helping you to become your
best as well. That is our goal. read more...  View Gallery |
