Our Dojo



ISKF Santa Monica

Founded in 1973, this traditional school is fully accredited and registered with the International Shotokan Karate Federation, for which it is the Southwest Regional headquarters. It attracts visitors worldwide.

ISKF Santa Monica has produced numerous champions at local, national and international tournaments. Our competition team continues the dojo’s winning tradition.

Membership entitles one to:
Daily class training
Unlimited attendance of regular classes
Orientation seminar
Optional participation in
• Regional karate camps
• ISKF Master Camp
• Regional and national tournaments
• Regularly scheduled training seminars
ISKF exams and gradings
Subscription to local and national newsletters
Instructor training program (ni-dan level)

There are no contracts to sign.

Special Classes

Advanced and special training is offered throughout the year.

Semimonthly Sundays, from 10:30 am–12:00 pm, there is a special kata class for brown and black belts. There is a nominal fee for enrollment. Advanced level kata are introduced and the basic 15 kata are reviewed for the advanced student.

In addition, there are special team trainings periodically scheduled, early morning classes, as well as winter and spring training, and classes by special guest instructors. Times are subject to change.

Children’s Classes

For children from 5–12 years of age, the dojo provides special training in basics, form and one-step sparring.

Facilities

Facilities include punching and kicking equipment, stretching barre, showers and mirrors.

Class Schedules & Fees

Class schedules and fees are available on the Schedules & Fees page.


Sensei James Field

 

The Chief Instructor

James Field is an eighth-degree black belt registered with the International Shotokan Karate Federation (ISKF). Sensei Field was one of the first four Americans certified as an instructor. He is also a highly-ranked examiner and judge within the ISKF. He has been teaching karate locally, nationally and internationally since 1968.

Sensei Field is also an internationally famous competitor. He was captain of the US International Karate Team, many time National Collegiate Champion, two-time National Grand Champion, two-time Pan American Champion, US Representative to the Olympic Games in Mexico and medalist in the 1976 World Tournament. He was also assistant coach of the US team for the 1983, 1992, 1993 and 1994 All Japan Tournaments in Tokyo.

Mr. Field is a strict disciplinarian, and insists on Japanese etiquette, but his warmth for his students is ever present.