Shelton Butokukan Karate Club

“Since 1972”

About Us

The Shelton Butokukan Dojo has been in operation since 1971. We have classes for adults, children and even some for both parents and kids to train together. We offer a strong junior program, stressing confidence, focus and respect.

We do NOT limit the number of classes you may attend. We do NOT have testing fees, contracts or any hidden costs. We do NOT have an agenda or testing schedule for our students—this is YOUR experience.

Not only will you or your child learn how to defend yourselves, we also teach how to recognize, and avoid, dangerous situations.

No matter your age, whether for fun, fitness, discipline or self-defense, you will find a unique setting here for you, your children and your whole family. We welcome you to please come visit our Dojo. Watch a class, or better yet, throw on some sweats and get out on the floor and try out a class or two before you decide you are ready to join our family.

About

Our Mission

To provide martial arts training that encourages personal growth and development for each individual student at his or her own pace, emphasizing both physical and mental conditioning.

To uphold standards of excellence that inspire students to see beyond their current potential and reach new levels of personal success by setting goals and achieving them, building character, and improving confidence and self-esteem.

To instill traditional martial arts values of respect, discipline, honor, loyalty, family, and courage, building leadership skills and social accountability.
To provide an environment that supports each student on their martial arts journey toward discovering and claiming their own personal power from within and teaching the discipline and self-control to take responsibility for that power.

meet the staff