Lehigh Valley Shihou-ken Karate
Shihouken Karate is Japanese Karate based on the Oyama and Kyokushin Karate traditions. As such it has its roots in Shotokan, Goju-ryu and Kempo styles of karate, as well as influenced by Muay Thai, Boxing and Judo/Aikido. Shihou-ken Karate was founded by Grand Shihan Sylvester Hollingsworth, a top student of Soshu Shigeru Oyama, who himself was a top student of Mas Oyama the founder of Kyokushin-kia karate.
The Instructor: He started his karate training in 1972 under the severe and demanding instruction of Soshu Shigeru Oyama. He received his Shodan/Black Belt certificate in 1976, under the guidance of Soshu Shigeru Oyama. Sensei Makemson continued studying under Grand Shihan Hollingsworth in 1978. Over the decades Sensei Makemson has supplemented his karate training with Judo, Aikido and Tai-chi.
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Address
1124 Glenlivet Dr
@ The Fitness Plaza
Allentown, PA 18106
United States
Phone: 484-504-9745
Martial Art Styles
The following Martial Arts Styles are offered at Lehigh Valley Shihou-ken Karate:
- Kick Boxing
- Kyokushin Karate
- World Oyama Karate
- Shihou-ken Karate
Programs & Class Schedule
Shihou-Ken Karate is Japanese Karate based on the Oyama and Kyokushin Karate traditions. As such it has its roots in Shotokan, Goju-ryu and Kempo styles of karate, as well as influenced by Muay Thai, Boxing and Judo/Aikido. Shihou-ken Karate was founded by Grand Shihan Sylvester Hollingsworth, a top student of Soshu Shigeru Oyama, who himself was a top student of Mas Oyama the founder of Kyokushin-Kia Karate.NO
NO CONTRACTS - GYM MEMBERSHIP NOT REQUIRED -
$60 A MONTH - MATURE CHILDREN AND ADULTS
Tuesday and Thursday evenings 6:45 pm
Sensei Charlie started his karate training in 1972 under the severe and demanding instruction of Soshu Shigeru Oyama. He received his Shodan/Black Belt certificate in 1976, under the guidance of Soshu Shigeru Oyama and Shihan LaMatina ( Toshindo Karate ) When Soshu Shigeru Oyama moved his school out of Westchester County, New York, Sensei Makemson continued studying under Grand Shihan Hollingsworth. While away at college, Sensei Makemson taught self defense classes as well as karate class in Springfield MA and Albany NY. In Springfield MA, Sensei Makemson coached a intramural collegiate karate team with the distinct honor of being the only team to win all matches against all teams in a single day mulit-team tournament. Over the decades Sensei Makemson has supplemented his karate training with some Judo, Aikido and Tai-chi. Currently teaching in the Lehigh Valley, PA.
Tuesday and Thursday - 6:45 pm
The Fitness Plaza
1124 Glenlivet Drive
Fogelsville PA 18105
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