World Oyama is an excellent dojo to learn karate. It is a privilege for me and my kids to train at honbu and learn from Saiko Shihan Y. Oyama and Shihan Dai Karl Julian - as well as Senpai Josh and other senpais and kohais. If you are or have been interested in learning, I highly recommend World Oyama in Homewood. Start by signing up for a trial class (adults or kids).I also recommend reading Saiko Shihan Y. Oyama's autobiography, "Chasing the American Dream."
Jan 2023
I trained in the dojo back in the 80's. I remember Shihan Miura, Saiko Shihan S. Oyama and my Shihan Y. Oyama now Saiko Shihan. I am almost 60 and continue to practice to this day. I remember Senpai Shoji. I loved training here. Saiko Shihan knew how to read his students and train us to our strengths while developing our lives in all characteristics. This is great life long training for all ages. You develope confidence, focus, work ethic and faith in one's self. I am loyal to this dojo to this day.
Oct 2022
I love the feel of this dojo so much. It's an old-school, minimal bells and whistles place. I cannot recommend Karl highly enough-- he is FANTASTIC with kids. I also really like that there doesn't seem to be a lot of emphasis on testing and promotion on a schedule, which I've experienced with other places in the past. My kiddo loves this "ninja school!"
Google: 5/5
World Oyama is an excellent dojo to learn karate. It is a privilege for me and my kids to train at honbu and learn from Saiko Shihan Y. Oyama and Shihan Dai Karl Julian - as well as Senpai Josh and other senpais and kohais. If you are or have been interested in learning, I highly recommend World Oyama in Homewood. Start by signing up for a trial class (adults or kids).I also recommend reading Saiko Shihan Y. Oyama's autobiography, "Chasing the American Dream."
I trained in the dojo back in the 80's. I remember Shihan Miura, Saiko Shihan S. Oyama and my Shihan Y. Oyama now Saiko Shihan. I am almost 60 and continue to practice to this day. I remember Senpai Shoji. I loved training here. Saiko Shihan knew how to read his students and train us to our strengths while developing our lives in all characteristics. This is great life long training for all ages. You develope confidence, focus, work ethic and faith in one's self. I am loyal to this dojo to this day.
I love the feel of this dojo so much. It's an old-school, minimal bells and whistles place. I cannot recommend Karl highly enough-- he is FANTASTIC with kids. I also really like that there doesn't seem to be a lot of emphasis on testing and promotion on a schedule, which I've experienced with other places in the past. My kiddo loves this "ninja school!"