Shito Ryu Karate Do Genbu Kai

8.7
848 N Parton St, Santa Ana, CA 92701
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Traditional Martial Arts EnthusiastsDiscipline-Focused Students
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Shito Ryu Karate Do Genbu Kai interior

About

Genbu-Kai International Headquarters in Santa Ana, California, is the home dojo of Shihan Fumio Demura's organization, offering traditional Shito-Ryu Karate-Do training. The facility maintains high teaching standards with instructors who each possess decades of experience, providing comprehensive training that builds strength, discipline, and mastery. The dojo has established itself as a cornerstone of traditional karate training in the area, offering quality instruction at reasonable rates.

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8.66/10

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Public Review Sentiment

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The public sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with particular praise for the traditional teaching methods and the high level of instructor expertise.
Last Updated 11 Apr 2025

Instructors

The dojo is led by Shihan Fumio Demura, a 9th Dan Karate Master, and features instructors with decades of experience. The teaching quality is consistently praised for its professional and traditional approach.

Facility

The dojo maintains a professional and traditional training environment. The facility serves as the headquarters dojo, reflecting the standards expected of a high-level traditional martial arts school.

Pricing

The dojo offers very reasonable rates for the high quality of instruction provided. The value for money is frequently highlighted as excellent given the level of expertise available.

Facility

Well MaintainedEnough spaceTraining AreaTraditional Dojo Setup

Gym

Intense AtmosphereSupportive VibeExcellent Safety

Instructors

Highly ExperiencedTraditionalProfessional9th Dan Master

Classes

GiCompetitionAdvancedKids ClassesAdult friendly

Pricing

Excellent ValueFree trial

While specific trial information isn't detailed, the dojo welcomes new students to experience their training approach.

Location

Ample ParkingGood Accessibility

Opening Hours

Open now
Monday 12 - 2PM
Tuesday (Today)12 - 2PM, 5:30 - 10PM
Wednesday 12 - 2PM, 5:30 - 10PM
Thursday 12 - 2PM
Friday 12 - 2PM, 5:30 - 10PM
Saturday 8AM - 1PM
Sunday 8AM - 12PM

Location

The dojo is conveniently located in Santa Ana, having moved from its original location on Bristol Street.

Address

848 N Parton St, Santa Ana, CA 92701

Website

https://www.genbukai-hq.org/

Phone

+1 714-543-5550

Frequently Asked Questions

What style of martial arts is taught at this dojo?

The dojo teaches Shito-Ryu Karate-Do under the Genbu-Kai system, led by Shihan Fumio Demura.

Is prior martial arts experience required to join?

No, the dojo welcomes students of all experience levels and ages.

What can I expect from the training?

You can expect traditional karate training that focuses on building strength, discipline, and technical mastery in a structured environment.