Dojo Kun
The five precepts of Master Funakoshi
1. We shall endeavor to build our character.
2. We shall be faithful in our study.
3. We shall cultivate courage and tenacity.
4. We shall attach great importance to etiquette.
5. We shall be wary of foolishness.
Traditional Shotokan Karate in Albany
Build strength, confidence, and character. Train with Kanshi M. A. Sharifi, 10th Dan, in a welcoming Bay Area dojo.
A tradition of practice. A community for life.
Traditional karate for children and adults, from first-time beginners to experienced black belts.
- Led by Kanshi M. A. Sharifi, 10th Dan, with over 50 years of teaching experience.
- Recognized by the Japan Karate Association and American Amateur Karate Federation.
- A welcoming community for children, adults, beginners, and experienced karateka.
Come see a class
Visitors are welcome to observe training. Meet our community, see how we practice, and ask about the right class for you.
“We shall endeavor to build our character.”
Dojo Kun — the spirit of our practice
Weekly class schedule
Monday & Wednesday: Black Belt • 6:30–8:00 pm
Thursday: Beginner & Intermediate • 5:30–6:30 pm
Thursday: Black Belt • 6:30–8:00 pm
Saturday: Beginner & Intermediate • 11:00 am–12:00 pm
Saturday: Black Belt • 12:00–1:30 pm
Please call to confirm your first visit and holiday closures.
Our teacher. Our community.
More than technique: a lifelong practice of discipline, respect, and self-improvement.
Kanshi M. A. Sharifi
Chief Instructor • 10th Dan
Kanshi Sharifi has taught Shotokan karate for more than 50 years. His teaching brings together precise technique, character development, and care for every student.
Training together
Children • Adults • All levels
From your first class to advanced black-belt training, practice alongside a supportive community drawn from across the Bay Area.
Visit our Albany dojo
1319 Solano Avenue, Albany, CA 94706
Ground floor of Church on the Corner • Entrance on Pomona Avenue