Texas Yoshukai Karate

Welcoming Kyoshi Paul Turner to the Texas dojo.

is brought to you by:
Kaicho Mike Culbreth-
- Started Training: Began Yoshukai Karate in 1974 at age 18 in Brewton, AL.
- Black Belt Journey: Received Black Belt and became Co-Director of the World Yoshukai Karate Kobudo Organization.
- Family Involvement: Wife Denese and daughter Brooke are both Black Belts; Denese is the first female Shihan in the U.S.
- Rank Achievements: 8th degree Black Belt, ranks received in Japan and Canada; awarded Gold Belt in 2013 by Master Yamamoto.
- Mentorship: Close relationship with Master Yamamoto for over 43 years; trained directly under him.
- Leadership Role: Assistant Director under Master Yuki Koda before 1997; co-founded World Yoshukai Karate Kobudo Organization in 2000 with Kaicho Toyama.
- Competition Success: Nationally ranked competitor; 2nd place in Japan Knock-Down Karate Championships (1982, 1984); first place in team Japanese Knock-down competition and individual heavyweight in Hawaii.
- Teaching and Seminars: Provides self-defense and r**e prevention seminars; trains police and law enforcement; hosts Southern Region Open Karate Tournament since 1979.
- Global Influence: Traveled to Peru, Taiwan, Japan, and other countries to promote Yoshukai martial arts.
- Philosophy: Emphasizes hard traditional training, respect, manners, honesty, and discipline; aims to train young leaders and ensure World Yoshukai is known as a professional martial arts organization.

Kaicho Mike Culbreth carries on the legacy of Master Yamamoto, ensuring Yoshukai Karate's authenticity and growth worldwide.

Kyoshi Taylor and his son Logan take in some training while visiting Port Aransas.

9-28-2023 kyu testing. Thanks to the parents and students for all the support. It was just a year ago there was only Mr. Miller and myself. Now we are up to doing a full testing again. Osu!!

Classes have been canceled for today, October 18.

Texas Yoshukai will start classes at the Granbury Seventh Day Adventist Church, on Tuesday September 1st. Classes will still be at 6:30 pm.

After 25 years of family, friends , and training we are moving to a new location. This was our last official function here. We were blessed to have been supported by so many families over the decades. Out of the 39 years of practice, this building has been our home away from for 25 of it! So many have come and gone through these doors. But we will continue on. Thank you all and God bless!

Congratulations to Mrs. Corytha Taylor on her promotion to Shihan!

We will be open on Tuesday May 19th . Class time will be 6:30pm to 7:30pm. Class size will not exceed 5 students. We will adjust class schedule accordingly to accommodate all returning students.

We ask for returning students to bring a face covering and we will be doing temperature checks and health questions upon entering the dojo. We also ask to limit spectator attendance to one family member per student.

The dojo will be cleaned and sanitized after each class.

Please contact us via messenger to reserve your spot and feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

Thank you for your support.

Kyoshi Taylor