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Traditional JKA Shotokan Karate
Directly Connected to JKA World Headquarters in Tokyo
JAPAN KARATE ASSOCIATION
OREGON SHIBA DOJO
AUTHENTIC JKA SHOTOKAN KARATE
Welcome to JKA Oregon Shiba Dojo, a Japan Karate Association (JKA) dojo in Tigard, Oregon, offering authentic JKA Shotokan karate training for kids, teens, and adults.
We are officially registered directly with the Japan Karate Association (JKA) World Headquarters (So-Hombu Dojo) in Tokyo, Japan.
Our dojo practices JKA Shotokan Karate according to the technical standards and traditions of JKA World Headquarters, with an emphasis on proper technique, discipline, and the spirit of authentic Budo training.
We welcome practitioners of all ages and experience levels, from complete beginners to advanced black belts seeking to deepen their understanding of traditional JKA Shotokan Karate.
Our training focuses on kihon (basics), kata (forms), and kumite (sparring) while developing discipline, character, respect, and a commitment to continuous improvement and technical excellence.
We look forward to training with you.押忍 (Osu)
OUR JKA CREDENTIALS
Kenichi K. Shiba — Chief Instructor
5th Dan (Godan)
JKA Instructor B License
JKA Examiner C License
JKA Judge C License
Direct student of Taniyama Takuya Shihan (7th Dan JKA HQ)
40+ years of Shotokan Karate experience, including extensive training at JKA World Headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.
• Authentic Japanese Karate • Traditional JKA Standards • Direct Connection to Japan
CLASS SCHEDULE
Kids Class (Ages 5–12)
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Saturdays: 8:00am – 9:00am
Teen / Adult Classes
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Saturdays: 8:00am – 9:30am
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CHIEF INSTRUCTOR
Kenichi K. Shiba
5th Dan, Japan Karate Association (Japan)
JKA Licensed Instructor (B) | Examiner (C) | Judge (C)
公益社団法人 日本空手協会 五 段
Shiba Sensei began training in Shotokan karate in 1983 at age nine. He holds 5th Dan from the Japan Karate Association (JKA), with all examinations conducted in Japan, and is a licensed JKA Instructor (B), Examiner (C), and Judge (C) with over 40 years of Shotokan karate experience in Japan and the U.S. He is a direct student of Takuya Taniyama Shihan (7th Dan) at JKA World Headquarters, and previously taught at Taniyama Sensei's dojo in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, before relocating to Oregon.
From 1996 to 2014, while residing in Japan, Shiba Sensei trained extensively at JKA World Headquarters under renowned instructors including Osaka, Kawawada, Naka, Taniyama, Ogata, and Shimizu Sensei. He continues to return to Japan for training and maintains close ties with JKA Headquarters.
Shiba Sensei has competed in the JKA All Japan Karate Championships (team kumite), the JKA Karate Masters (individual kumite and kata), and various Japan Karate Federation (JKF) tournaments. He remains committed to preserving and transmitting authentic JKA Shotokan Karate in the spirit of JKA’s philosophy, “The Keeper of Karate’s Highest Tradition.”
INSTRUCTORS
Fahmi Hashish
JKA 3rd KWF 6th Dan
Fahmi began training in 1979 at age 18 under Shojiro Koyama Shihan (9th Dan) at the Arizona Karate Association. He holds 3rd Dan in the JKA and 6th Dan in the Karate no Michi World Federation (KWF), where he is also a certified B-level referee and instructor and C-level examiner.
With over 45 years of experience in traditional Shotokan Karate, he competed nationally and regionally while attending Arizona State University in the early 1980s. His training was shaped by Koyama Sensei and influenced by Yutaka Yaguchi, Takayuki Mikami, Mikio Yahara, and Malcolm Dorfman, along with early mentors Chuck Coburn and Tom Hyder.
Todd Owen
JKA 3rd Dan
Todd is a 3rd Dan black belt with the JKA and a dedicated traditional Shotokan practitioner, with training grounded in strong kihon, precise kata, and disciplined kumite.
He plays an active teaching role at the dojo, upholding JKA technical standards and traditional etiquette, with a focus on discipline, respect, and precision.
David Kotansky
JKA 2nd Dan
David began training at UC Riverside from 1989 to 1992, serving as team captain in 1991–92 and earning his Shodan in 1991 under Ray Dalke Sensei and Ed Otis Sensei.
Since 2000, he has trained under Shiba Sensei, deepening his JKA practice with a focus on kihon, kata, kumite, and mentoring junior students. He is also Managing Director at Colliers in Portland, bringing more than 30 years of leadership experience to both his business and his karate.
Susan Gunn
JKA 3rd Dan
日本空手協会 参段
Susan has over 20 years of Shotokan experience, beginning in 2001 with the American Amateur Karate Federation, where she earned her 1st and 2nd Dan under Jerry Fitzpatrick Sensei. She has trained at several seminars with Hidetaka Nishiyama Sensei and competed regionally in kata and kumite.
Since 2018, she has trained under Shiba Sensei and now teaches at the JKA Rockwall, Texas location.
www.jkarockwall.com.
Dojo Kun
Hitotsu: Jinkaku kansei ni tsutomuru koto
(Seek perfection of character)
Hitotsu: Makoto no michi o mamoru koto
(Be faithful)
Hitotsu: Doryoku no seishin o yashinau koto
(Endeavor)
Hitotsu: Reigi o omonzuru koto
(Respect others)
Hitotsu: Kekki no yu o imashimuru koto
(Refrain from violent behavior)
The Calligraphic Characters (kanji) for Dojo kun
The Dojo Kun is often recited at the end of a karate lesson to remind students that they should develop strong, humble character both within the dojo and away from it. Every dojo traditionally ends with the Sensei leading the karateka in reciting the following Dojo Precepts, based on the ideals of Karate-do and character development. Dojo Kun can be translated as “Training Hall Rules.”
Dojo Kun Shodo Calligraphy by Nakayama Sensei
Getting Here:
From the Beaverton area: Take Exit 6 from OR-217 South.
From the Portland area: Follow I-5 South to OR-99W South / SW Barbur Blvd / Pacific Hwy W. Take Exit 294 from I-5 South.
Our Address:
12566 SW Main St
Tigard, OR 97223
Training Times:
TUESDAY & THURSDAY
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM ( Kids 5 - 12 yrs )
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM ( Teens / Adults )
SATURDAY
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM ( Kids 5 - 12 yrs )
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM ( Teens / Adults )