Shojiro Koyama
Be a Humble Leader
By Shojiro Koyama: Martial Arts typically brings to mind technical development, and this is how many operate. But the Japanese traditional culture of “Bushido” or “Budo” follows two (2) paths:…
Read MoreRest in Peace Shihan Koyama
On behalf of the Koyama family, JKA WF America, Mr. Afkahmi, Nagatomo Sensei, and myself, we sincerely thank everyone who attended Master Koyama’s Zoom memorial service. A special thank you…
Read MoreWhat is Karate? By: Shojiro Koyama
WHAT IS KARATE By: Shojiro Koyama Translated by J. Ondrusek One grandparent of karate originates in the life-or-death environment of the front line of warfare. It was a systematized collection…
Read More2004 Interview with Master Koyama
A Brief Interview with Master Shojiro Koyama, Chairman Western States Karate Championship Association Q: What are the most important points of your teaching philosophy? A: For me, karate is a…
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