
Way of japan
SHOTOKAN KARATE-do

ABOUT THE DOJO
Way of Japan started in 1971, when Abe Belardo and a handful of students set up a small Delano dojo in a Catholic church’s auxiliary room. Since that time, Sensei Belardo has promoted countless black belts, trained world class kickboxers, promoted hundreds of tournaments and kickboxing shows, and is a respected boxing, Mixed Martial Arts, and kickboxing judge.
Currently, Way of Japan is providing beginner, intermediate and advanced classes in Shotokan Karate affiliated with Shotokan Karate-Do International Federation.
THE SHOTOKAN GENEoLOGY

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PRINCIPLES OF OUR DOJO
Respect
Self-Discipline
Focus
Confidence
Safety
Leadership
MEET OUR STAFF

Sensei Abe Belardo
Chief Instructor
6th Dan (SKIF)
4th Dan (Uquidokan)
1st Dan (Goju Ryu)

Chris Ronk
Judo Instructor
Nidan (SKIF)
3rd Kyu (Judo)

Mark Howard
Instructor
3rd Dan (SKIF)

Sensei Jason Hanby
Head Instructor
5th Dan (SKIF)

Hesnor Herrera
Judo Instructor
3rd Kyu (Judo)

Julius Tupino
Instructor
2nd Dan (SKIF)

Dominador Tomate
Tai Chi Instructor

Demetrius "D" Bailey
Instructor
Nidan
CONTACT US
(661) 834-5871 | info@wayofjapan.com
4400 Ashe Road, Suite 218 Bakersfield, California 93313