Yale Karate offers training in traditional Japanese Shotokan Karate. Our instructors are associated with and certified by Japan Karate Association (JKA), which has dojos around the world. We train under the auspices of Shu Takahashi Sensei, 7th dan, Chief Instructor of Shotokan Karate-do America and Instructor of the New York City dojo in Brooklyn.
Join the Class
We welcome members of all levels of experience. Our class meets Monday & Wednesday evenings on the 8th floor of the Payne-Whitney Gymnasium. Times are subject to change by term; please check the Payne Whitney website. Adults are welcome to join regardless of previous martial arts experience or Yale affiliation.
Interested parties are encouraged to contact us about membership. Please see our Facebook for questions you may have or fill out our contact form. We’ll get back to you as soon as we can!
Spring 2022 Class