Yoseikan Cincinnati Karate Dojo

Yoseikan Cincinnati Karate Dojo Yoseikan II, LLC ( Karate Dojo) is a chartered school (1972) of the U. S. Chito-ryu Karate-do Federat Its roots stretch back to Okinawa and ultimately, to China.

Chito-ryu is the Japanese style of Karate taught at Yoseikan Cincinnati. It was founded by Doctor Tsuyoshi Chitose (1898—1984). Yoseikan II is a chartered school of the U. Chito-ryu Karate-do Federation (U.S. Chito-Kai). It was established in 1972 by Lawrence C. Hawkins, Jr., Esq., Kyoshi, Hachi Dan (8th Degree black belt). He is the Chief Instructor of Yoseikan II and the Chairman Emeritus of the

U.S. Chito-Kai. Kyoshi Hawkins began his study of Chito-ryu in 1962 under the teaching of William J. Dometrich, Hanshi, Ku Dan (9th Degree Black Belt) (1935 - 2012). The U. Chito-Kai was founded by William J. Dometrich, Hanshi, and Barbara E. Dometrich, Kyoshi. Hanshi Dometrich was a direct student of O Sensei, Tsuyoshi Chitose. He is internationally recognized as a U.S. martial arts pioneer for maintaining the purity of the Chito-ryu karate-do and for his contributions and achievements as teacher, student and author.

Remembering and celebrating the life of William E. Dometrich, Hanshi....
03/15/2026

Remembering and celebrating the life of William E. Dometrich, Hanshi....

02/04/2026
A Happy New Year's message ... We started the year off with our annual New Years Day training. "If you lack the courage ...
01/08/2026

A Happy New Year's message ... We started the year off with our annual New Years Day training. "If you lack the courage to start, you have already finished." Our warrior spirit continues.... Empty your cup.

Always ... Remembering and honoring the legacy of Lawrence C. Hawkins Jr., Esq., Kyoshi, Chief Advisor/Chairman Emeritus...
12/17/2025

Always ... Remembering and honoring the legacy of Lawrence C. Hawkins Jr., Esq., Kyoshi, Chief Advisor/Chairman Emeritus USCKF, Hachi Dan.
Began study of Chito-ryu in 1962. Established Yoseikan II Cincinnati in 1971, Chartered 1972.

Happy Birthday Okusan! We celebrate the birthday of Barbara E. Dometrich, Hachi Dan, co-founder and chair of the United...
12/04/2025

Happy Birthday Okusan! We celebrate the birthday of Barbara E. Dometrich, Hachi Dan, co-founder and chair of the United States Chito-ryu Karate Federation. She began her study of karate in 1962.

We celebrate the life of Chitose, Dr. Tsuyoshi (O Sensei), 10th Dan, founder of our style, Chito-Ryu. Born 10/18/1898 (d...
10/18/2025

We celebrate the life of Chitose, Dr. Tsuyoshi (O Sensei), 10th Dan, founder of our style, Chito-Ryu. Born 10/18/1898 (died 6/5/1984) in Naha, Okinawa.

The United States Chito-ryu Karate-do celebrates his birthday every year with a national clinic and banquet which is being held this weekend. We look forward to training and celebration; as it's always good to be with more of our karate family.

07/15/2025
Always ... Remembering and honoring the legacy of Lawrence C. Hawkins Jr., Esq., Hanshi, Chief Advisor/Chairman Emeritus...
12/17/2024

Always ... Remembering and honoring the legacy of Lawrence C. Hawkins Jr., Esq., Hanshi, Chief Advisor/Chairman Emeritus USCKF, Hachi Dan.
Began study of Chito-ryu in 1962. Established Yoseikan II Cincinnati in 1971, Chartered 1972.

Happy Birthday Okusan!!!Barbara E. Dometrich (Okusan), Meiyo Hanshi. Co-Founder USCKF. Chairman USCKF. Hachi Dan (Eighth...
12/04/2024

Happy Birthday Okusan!!!
Barbara E. Dometrich (Okusan), Meiyo Hanshi. Co-Founder USCKF. Chairman USCKF. Hachi Dan (Eighth Degree Black Belt)

Thank you to our Veterans! (A special thank you to those who have led us in our karate journey!)Notes on their military ...
11/11/2024

Thank you to our Veterans! (A special thank you to those who have led us in our karate journey!)

Notes on their military service:
William J. Dometrich, Hanshi, Ku Dan, (1935-2012), Co-Founder United States Chito-ryu Karate-do Federation. Hanshi Dometrich began his military service in March 1951. His first assignment was to the 101st Airborne Division and later to the 11th Airborne Division at Fort Campbell. Once at the 11th Airborne he volunteered for assignment to the 187th Airborne Regimental Combat Team stationed in Korea at the outbreak of the Korean war. It was during his military service that Hanshi Dometrich was introduced to karate and began his training. He returned to the U.S. with his Army unit and completed his military service in 1954.

Lawrence C. Hawkins, Jr., Esq., Hanshi, Hachi Dan, (1944-2020), Chairman Emeritus USCKF; Established Yoseikan Cincinnati.
Hanshi Hawkins joined the United States Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corp. during college. After graduation, his first Air Force assignment was pilot training at Reece Air Force Base in Lubbock, Texas. After six months of flight school, he was transferred to Wichita, Kansas, where he served as Supply Operations Officer at McConnell Air Force Base for four years. In June of 1971, he earned the rank of Captain and his honorable discharge from the Air Force.

What a great weekend ... Growth and a good time while training with our karate family!
10/23/2024

What a great weekend ... Growth and a good time while training with our karate family!

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1100 West Kemper Road
Cincinnati, OH
45240

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+1 513-861-4223

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