Ocala "KARATE DOJO"

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Director "Hanshi" Bill Woodard
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8th Degree Black Belt

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  • TRADITIONAL KARATE ALLOWS ONE TO LEARN THE HIGHER VIRTUES OF RESPECT, COMPASSION, GRATITUDE, AND HONOR
  • AUTHENTIC KARATE-DO IS A PATH BY WHICH ONE HUMBLY LEARNS THEIR WEAKNESSES, AND BY THESE VIRTUES TURN THE WEAKNESSES INTO STRENGTHS
 
 The Ocala Karate Dojo is the Area's Leader in Authentic Martial Arts, and has been serving Marion County for over 3 decades. Teaching Authentic Karate, Kobudo (Okinawan Weapons), Iaido and Iaijutsu (Sword Arts) in the Traditional manner . The Instructors are certified, and  have trained in Japan and Okinawa.
 
Please, browse through our site and then come in for an exciting expirence the whole family can enjoy together.

Just one of many Best of the Best Awards

 
Thank you for your visit, feel free to look around our Dojo website, and after your done stop in for an experience that will last a Lifetime.

Classes are available for Men, Women, and Children. There is even a Class for Families to enjoy Together.

At the Ocala Karate Dojo you will find all classes beginning and ending with Courtesy.

With Patience as our motto and the values and morals that are associated with centuries of tradition. 

Hanshi Bill Woodard will guide you through a transformation that will make you feel great about yourself with new confidence and attitude.
 
Our teaching success is from Encouragement and Example.

The Dojo offers it's members classes in Authentic Karate (empty hand), as well as the rare art of Okinawan Ryu Kyu Kobudo (ancient weapons of Okinawa). The Chief Instructor Bill Woodard is  a Certified Representative for Japan in Karate preserving the original teaching in Motobu Ha Shito Ryu Karate Do, Okinawan Ryu Kyu Kobudo Tiara Ha, and Iaido (Soke Kozo Kuniba),

Our Karate is registered in Japan, and our Kobudo is registered in Japan and Okinawa. Everything you will expirence in your training at the Ocala Karate Dojo is completely Authentic and Documented. Passed down from instructor to student for centuries.

If you are interested in Competition, we have Authentic State, National, International, and World Champions to assist you in your training and success. You will have the opportunity to train directly with Masters from Okinawa and Japan.
 


Our site will guide you through our facilities and our activities/training, as well as offering information about our programs and location. Stop in and feel the excitement and energy associated with Authentic Karate.

"STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE TOGETHER"

Proclamation and Key to the City of Ocala
Presented in Okinawa 2002 as a Good Will Gesture
Presented to Hanshi Bill Woodard by Mayor Ergle to present to the Mayor in Ozato, Okinawa

This Proclamation and Key to the City of Ocala was presented to the Mayor of Ozato Son, Okinawa as a gesture of Good Will and Friendship between our two Cities. This was presented to Hanshi Bill Woodard by Mayor Gerald Ergle in 2002 and presented to the Mayor of Ozoto, Okinawa in a Formal Ceremony in April of 2002.

Kuniba Kai International
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Motobu Ha Shito Ryu Karate Do

The Ocala Karate Dojo is the World Headquarters for the National Karate Kobudo Federation and a representative for the Kuniba Kai International of Japan, and  Ryu Kyu Kobudo  Tesshinkan of Okinawa

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National Karate & Kobudo Federation Patch

We are located at:

1544 SW 7th Rd.
Ocala, FL. 34474

Phone: (352) 237-9076

Hours:
Monday - Friday  3:00pm to 8:00pm
Friday   - Competition practice                 4:30pm to 6:00pm

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