Original Okinawa Karate

Aug 2023

Karate Classes led by Okinawan 10th Degree Grand Master, Seikichi Iha, recntly recognized as an Intangible Cultural Asset by the Okinawan Gobernment. Sensei Iha is one of the oldest Okinawan Karate Masters and has been teaching in Lansing since 1975. Discover authentic Okinawan Self Defense Karate in this Dojo. Members cooperate to help you learn and improve your skills.

Dec 2018

This is what I envisioned true karate would be. I am immensely honored to have Iha Sensei as my teacher, as well as his senior students helping me in my journey. Everyone in the dojo is very friendly and they make you feel like you're at home, but when under instruction, it's strictly business, which I love. Iha Sensei truly wants his students to grow in body and spirit. I highly recommend anyone seeking to enrich themselves in a traditional and true martial art to make their way here. You'll be a better person for it.

Dec 2016

Sensei Iha is one of the most experienced Karate practitioners in the world and he oversees every class! Everyone there is very nice and embodies the spirit of friendship sensei Iha encourages. This is traditional katate for both children and adults (seperate classes.