Nami no Hibiki Dojo · Jacksonville, FLThe Resonance
of the Waves波の響き
Traditional Shotokan Karate-Do in Jacksonville. Like the relentless tide, our training builds continuous strength, focused intent, and character that echoes far beyond the tatami.
Monday · Thursday · Saturday — Downtown YMCA
Like the waves of the ocean, our training is continuous, powerful, and yielding when necessary. The wave breaks, yet its force is never lost.
Traditional Path
We do not train for sport or commercial validation. Our focus remains on the classical trinity of Shotokan: Kihon (basics), Kata (forms), and Kumite (sparring).
Jacksonville Roots
The water that surrounds our city serves as our continuous teacher. We build practitioners who can absorb impact and return energy with absolute clarity and control.
波は消えても
響きは残る
Though the wave may fade,
its resonance remains
— Nami wa kietemo, hibiki wa nokoru
Direct connection to Tokyo, Japan headquarters
SHOTOKAN KARATE-DO
INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION
Founded in 1977 by the legendary Hirokazu Kanazawa Soke (10th Dan), SKIF is one of the world’s largest traditional karate organizations, uniting over 2 million practitioners across 100+ countries.
Nami no Hibiki Dojo is proudly affiliated with SKIF-USA. This direct connection ensures that our curriculum, ranking exams, and black belt certifications are recognized globally, holding the highest standard of traditional Japanese martial arts.
THE DOJO KUN
Recited at the end of every training session. These principles are not rules for the dojo floor, but weapons of character for everyday life.
Seek Perfection of Character
一、人格完成に努めること
True karate is a tool for self-mastery. The ultimate goal is not physical dominance, but the continuous refining of one’s spirit.
Be Faithful
一、誠の道を守ること
Be honest with your training, your peers, and yourself. Integrity is the foundation of trust inside and outside the dojo.
Endeavor
一、努力の精神を養うこと
Exert absolute effort in everything you do. Mastery is forged in the sweat of repetition and the refusal to submit to fatigue.
Respect Others
一、礼儀を重んずること
Karate begins and ends with respect. Honor your instructors, your partners, and your opponents without fail.
Refrain from Violent Behavior
一、血気の勇を戒めること
The ultimate victory is the one won without a blow. Cultivate self-control so powerful that physical conflict becomes obsolete.
GUIDING THE CURRENT
SENSEI PROFILE
SKIF-USA Certified Instructor
Our instruction is rooted in deep lineage, focusing on precision, biomechanical alignment, and preserving the classical spirit of Shotokan karate as passed down through the SKIF federation.
Meet the InstructorTHE TEMPLE IN THE CITY
DOWNTOWN JACKSONVILLE YMCA
Our training sessions are held in the premium studio spaces of the Downtown YMCA. Safe, accessible, and equipped for rigorous physical discipline.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
CLASS SCHEDULE
We offer a unified, all-levels curriculum designed for adults, teens, and serious youth practitioners. Beginners are welcomed directly into the fold.
6:30 PM
Until 7:50 PM
Focusing deeply on fundamental body dynamics, generation of power from the hips, and classical kata patterns.
6:30 PM
Until 7:50 PM
Applying the basics to distance, timing, and controlled partner work. Focus on discipline and mutual safety.
11:30 AM
Until 12:50 PM
An open, rigorous session combining physical conditioning, complex kata sequences, and deep traditional study.
* Please arrive 15 minutes prior to class time to prepare the floor.
STEP ONTO THE TATAMI
We welcome prospective students of all experience levels. Whether you are returning to karate after years away, or taking your very first step on a martial path, the wave welcomes you.
Downtown Jacksonville YMCA, FL
naminohibikidojo@gmail.com
We will respond within 24 hours.