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Why Choose Our School

Unlock Your Potential with Martial Arts Excellence

Shotokan Karate Leadership School® is committed to unlocking the full potential of every individual through the transformative power of martial arts. Our expertly crafted programs, led by Chief Master Marty Callahan, focus on instilling discipline, enhancing confidence, and nurturing resilience. Beyond self-defense skills, we teach essential life skills that are applicable in every facet of life.

Tailored Programs for Everyone

Regardless of your age, skill level, or physical condition, we offer programs designed to suit your needs. Our classes cater to children, adults, and individuals with special requirements, embracing diversity and fostering inclusivity. Our curriculum adapts to your unique abilities and objectives, ensuring a rewarding experience for all.

A Welcoming, Safe, and Inclusive Community

We are dedicated to cultivating a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment where every student thrives. Our specialized programs accommodate children, teenagers, adults, and those with special needs. Our goal is to instill discipline, self-assurance, focus, and a strong sense of self in all our students, regardless of age or ability.

Classes For All Skill Levels

Welcome to Shotokan Karate Leadership School®, where our journey is founded on a commitment to excellence, unwavering dedication, and the belief that martial arts has the power to change lives.

Kids Karate

Respect, Self-discipline 

Our kids karate Classes for kids in Santa Rosa enhance: Respect, Courtesy, Self-Control, etc. which leads to new Life Skills, Better Grades, reducing ADD/ADHD issues, less Bullying, Self-Defense, and better at Home Behavior.

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Self-Defense Skills

Adult Martial Arts

Stay Safe, Protect Yourself

Our Martial Arts programs service teens & adults from traditional to modern martial arts training in a safe and fun environment. Practicing concepts that build physical fitness, situational awareness, self-confidence, esteem, self-defense and much more..

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different types require different levels of intensity and frequency when it comes to training

Leadership Training

Learn To Lead and Protect

Awaken the extraordinary leader in you and transform your life and the world you live in. In the proprietary Shotokan Karate Martial Arts Leadership Program, children and parents are trained not only to defend themselves but also to lead.

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6 Reasons to Enroll Your Child in Karate

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Our programs are customized to suit individuals of all ages, skill levels, and physical abilities. Whether you're a child or an adult, or if you have special needs, we celebrate diversity and inclusivity.

Shotokan Karate Leadership School® WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE!

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Kids Karate

Our Karate Classes for Kids in Santa Rosa, CA will enhance your child’s confidence, self-discipline, self-control and focus. In addition it will give them better manners and respect for themselves and others. This will result in better grades in school, reduction in ADD/ADHD issues, and more protection from bullying. All of which will result in better behavior at home and school.

Adult Martial Arts

Shotokan Karate training will provide teens and adults with traditional to modern martial arts training in a safe and fun environment. Our training will develop their mind, body and spirit, and will improve physical fitness, situational awareness, self-confidence, self-respect, self-defense and much more.

Leadership Training

Our leadership training program is designed to awaken the extraordinary leader in ordinary people and position them to change their world. Our proprietary Black Belt Shoka Leader Program trains students to not only defend themselves but to lead. Our leadership training program is modeled after the Hero’s Journey that is seen in every culture around the world. In a series of studies, researchers have discovered that viewing one’s life through the lens of the Hero’s Journey – a narrative framework where a protagonist overcomes challenges and undergoes transformation – can significantly enhance the sense of meaning in life. The findings, published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, provide evidence that reshaping personal narratives to align with this archetypal story can lead to increased well-being and resilience.

Marty Callahan

Meet Sensei Marty Callahan

Marty Callahan has spent his life understanding and improving the lives of students both young and old. His passion led to the founding of the Shotokan Karate Leadership School® in Santa Rosa, CA in 1981 with a dream to awaken the extraordinary leader in his students. Having inspired, taught, coached, supported and trained over 20,000 students in 50,000 classes in Santa Rosa, Marty has become Sonoma County’s preeminent martial arts leadership instructor. His students, thousands of whom have gone on to become leaders in their chosen fields, appreciate his engaging, student-centered approach to teaching and they believe you will too. He is an 8th Degree Black Belt and a graduate of the prestigious Japan Karate Association Instructor Training Program.

Go2 Karate Distinction Award

Shotokan Karate Leadership School® is awarded the Go2 Karate Distinction Award for Santa Rosa, CA for elevating their exceptional dedication to community enrichment. Through their expertly crafted online martial arts website they are delivering valuable content and services that empower individuals online.

This Go2 Karate Distinction Award acknowledges the strengthening of their local community and its members through martial arts training that they are providing.

Top 5 Reasons Why Karate Classes Help Community Members

Discover how Martial Arts classes empower community members with valuable skills, boosting self-confidence and personal safety, reduce stress from work environment and better grades for kids in school.
Explore how Karate classes contribute to the physical fitness and overall well-being of our community, promoting a healthy lifestyle for children, teens, and adults.
Learn how Martial Arts fosters camaraderie and community spirit, bringing neighbors, friends and family together socially, in a shared pursuit of personal growth. Our Martial Arts lessons forge and strengthen bonds well beyond training on the mat.
Delve into the mental benefits and aspects of Martial Arts training, including improved focus, self-discipline, and stress management, benefiting our community members here in Santa Rosa, CA. We believe in changing lives far beyond just kicking and punching.
See how Martial Arts classes offer confidence-building opportunities for community members of all ages, from children, teens to adults. We are proud to showcase accurate life-changing results fostered within our community through our Martial Arts classes at Shotokan Karate Leadership School®.

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Unlock the Benefits of Martial Arts Training at Shotokan Karate Leadership School®

At Shotokan Karate Leadership School®, we believe that Martial Arts is more than just physical exercise; it's a path to personal growth and empowerment. Our team of dedicated and professional Martial Arts Instructors is committed to serving our community by providing top-notch training for everyone, from kids to adults seeking self-defense skills. We understand that each student has unique goals and reasons for enrolling in our programs, and we are here to cater to your individual needs.

Flexible Class Times

Increased Fitness Levels

Safe Self Defense

Concentration and Focus

Confidence & Self Esteem

Enhanced Self Discipline

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Personalized Experience

We recognize that every student is different, and we tailor our classes to meet your specific objectives, whether it's fitness, self-confidence, discipline, or self-defense.

Community-Centric

We are deeply rooted in the Santa Rosa, CA community and are proud to be your local Martial Arts school. When you choose us, you become a part of our extended family.

Special Website Offer

If you're in or around Santa Rosa, CA, take advantage of our exclusive website special offer. Contact us today by phone or fill out the form on this site to get started. Our program directors and experienced Martial Arts instructors will promptly get in touch with you to schedule your first lesson and provide a tour of our state-of-the-art academy.

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