Yoshukai Karate International

Our Mission Statement is:

To preserve the history and promote the study of the martial art of Yoshukai Karate and Kobudo and in so doing, maintain the highest standards of integrity, family values, and the fair and equitable treatment of all members. Yoshukai Karate International admits students of any race, color, creed, national origin, ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability or marital status to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability or marital status in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship policy or any other organization-administered programs.

Our dojo rules are:

  1. to uphold the dojo name,
  2.  to seek perfection of character,
  3. to be faithful,
  4. to endeavor in all things,
  5. to respect others, and
  6. to refrain from violent behavior.

As we continue on our journey we are building on the works of the great masters who have come before us.

Board of Directors

Yoshukai Karate International

Mike McClernan

Michael McClernan

President | Kudan | Hanchi

I initially took on CrossFit trainings after a spending a lifetime in professional athletics.

William-Moore

William Moore

Secratary/Treasurer | Hachidan | Kyoshi

12 Years ago I lost 80lbs with the help of a personal coach and it completely changed way of life.

Bob-Bush

Bob Bush

Emeritus | Hachidan | Renshi

Growing up, I’ve always been involved in sports, fitness and athleticism in general.

John-Matthews

John Matthews

Vice President | Shichidan | Kyoshi

I initially took on CrossFit trainings after a spending a lifetime in professional athletics.

Ricky-Copeland

Ricky Copeland

Shichidan | Renshi

12 Years ago I lost 80lbs with the help of a personal coach and it completely changed way of life.

Richard-Cromwell

Richard Cromwell

Emeritus | Shichidan | Shihan

Growing up, I’ve always been involved in sports, fitness and athleticism in general.

Christina McClernan

Christina McClernan

Shichidan | Renshi

I initially took on CrossFit trainings after a spending a lifetime in professional athletics.

Lee-Farrell

Lee Farrell

Shichidan | Renshi

Growing up, I’ve always been involved in sports, fitness and athleticism in general.

Mike-Mendelson

Michael Mendelson

Shichidan | Shihan

Growing up, I’ve always been involved in sports, fitness and athleticism in general.

Eddie-Machen

Eddie Machen

Shichidan | Shihan

I initially took on CrossFit trainings after a spending a lifetime in professional athletics.

Traveling Class Instructors

Kobudo | Kata | Kumite | Self-Defense

Kobudo
John Matthews

Chief Instructor at the Bamboo Dojo in Vero Beach, FL.

Fight
Ricky Copeland

Chief Instructor at the TYKI Dojo in Titusville, FL.

Kata
Stephen Arroyo

Chief Instructor at the Abbott’s Bridge Dojo and World Champion Karateka.

Steve LaBar

Working out of the Abbott’s Bridge Dojo, Steve enjoys traveling and teaching.