Honbu of the
Classes for Kids, Youth & Adults
NEW LOCATION
111 J. Street LaPorte, IN. 46350
219-262-DOJO (3656)
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
Kids Classes: 5:00pm - 6:00pm - (Ages 6 - 11) - Enrolling new students
Adult Classes: 6:30pm - 8:00pm - (Ages 12 + - Enrolling new students
Kids' Summer Class Special - Sign up and receive a free uniform and patches.
Now Offering Saturday Classes:
Women's Self Defense: 10:15am - 12:15pm
General Self Defense: 1pm - 2:pm (Ages 18+)
Who Are We?
We are the oldest karate school in the Chicagoland area, and have been in business for over 59 years.
We have now relocated to Laporte Indiana and look forward to continue to teach each and every new student.
We teach Mas Oyama’s Kyokushin Karate, it is a very disciplined martial art that emphasizes on fighting, kata, and strong mental and physical conditioning.
Japanese terminology is interchanged with English to reinforce tradition. Every sixth class we teach judo/weapon defense.
The late Hanshi Gregory T. Johnson, was an 8th Dan in Kyokushin Karate, he was the Founder and Chief Instructor. He taught self-defense tactics at the Chicago Police Academy.
His legacy lives on through the teaching of his black belt students. We look forward to meeting you and helping you with your martial arts journey.
OSU!
DISCIPLINE IS OUR MOST IMPORTANT PRODUCT
DISCIPLINE, DETERMINATION, DEDICATION
Welcome to Southwest Academy of Kyokushinkai Karate – now proudly serving La Porte, Indiana! As the oldest Kyokushin Karate school in the Chicagoland area, we bring over 58 years of tradition, discipline, and excellence in martial arts. We teach Mas Oyama’s Kyokushin Karate, focusing on full-contact fighting, kata, and mental and physical strength. Our classes blend Japanese tradition with modern instruction, including judo and weapon defense. Founded by the late Hanshi Gregory T. Johnson, our legacy continues through dedicated black belt instructors committed to your growth. Join us and start your journey today. OSU!