Tyler Karate Academy

Tyler Karate Academy Classes are structured for all skill levels and ages 5 and up.

A traditional karate school with an eye on the future, we are dedicated to teaching self-confidence, self-discipline, and self-defense through training in Matsumura Seito Shorin-Ryu. We teach traditional Matsumura Seito Karate, Kobudo, and Kassentuite-jitsu under the direction of Grand Master Fusei Kise of Okinawa, Japan and the Western U.S. Director, Shihan John Shipes, and our goal is to reinfor

ce the foundation of discipline and respect in children as well as a deepen their understanding of setting and achieving goals. All of this while learning about the history and motivations of the martial arts makes for a fun and educational time for all. We also offer classes in Bruce Lee's Jun Fan Jeet Kun Do, Garimot Arnis Traininh, kali/silat, and escrima as well as judo and traditional jiujitsu.

We hope you and your families stayed warm and safe during the deep freeze.With the roads finally clearing up, we are off...
01/27/2026

We hope you and your families stayed warm and safe during the deep freeze.

With the roads finally clearing up, we are officially proceeding with our regular class schedule. We can’t wait to see everyone back on the floor, but please remember: safety is the priority. If your local roads are still tricky, use your best judgment!

See you soon, and stay safe!

What a night! A huge thank you to everyone who joined our holiday party last night, including our extended family from t...
12/24/2025

What a night!

A huge thank you to everyone who joined our holiday party last night, including our extended family from the Athens Karate School! We were too wrapped up in the fun to get any pictures, but it was amazing fun.

From Japanese curry chicken handpies (CoCo's in your hand) to tiramisu, the food was incredible, but the company was even better. The White Elephant gift exchanges were a highlight, featuring some "ruthless" steals by kids and adults alike! It was the perfect way to celebrate our community before the year ends.

Happy Holidays to all our families! We’ll see you after the first of the year to kick things off right!

What an amazing weekend! There were eight of us from Tyler who attended the Athens Tuite Camp, hosted by Hanshi John Shi...
12/08/2025

What an amazing weekend!
There were eight of us from Tyler who attended the Athens Tuite Camp, hosted by Hanshi John Shipes, for a weekend filled with smiles, laughter, and yelps of pain.
I can't wait for next year; how about you?

Our dojo family showed up in force last night for the 15th Annual Tyler Karate Academy Thanksgiving Potluck—36 strong! T...
11/26/2025

Our dojo family showed up in force last night for the 15th Annual Tyler Karate Academy Thanksgiving Potluck—36 strong!

The tables were packed with everything from the classics (ham, turkey, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese) to some uniquely Okinawan touches, including an incredible purple sweet potato pie made with real kokutō.

It was a perfect blend of good food, good laughs, and the kind of community spirit that makes this dojo feel like home. Grateful for every one of you who shared the evening with us.

Here’s to another year of training, friendship, and family.

A huge congratulations to everyone who promoted at the Tyler Karate Academy kyu rank testing tonight! Zeke Williams - 8 ...
11/14/2025

A huge congratulations to everyone who promoted at the Tyler Karate Academy kyu rank testing tonight!

Zeke Williams - 8 kyu
Elle Cannon - 8 kyu jr
Lola Morgan - 8 kyu jr
Heinrich Scheer - 9 kyu
Arden Jobe - 9 kyu jr
Sidney Bryant - 9 kyu jr

You all did an amazing job, and I couldn't be more proud!

Exciting Weekend Vibes Continue! After Saturday's intense karate pre-test, Sensei Nathan "Putakti" and Senpai Sarah "Kes...
09/08/2025

Exciting Weekend Vibes Continue!

After Saturday's intense karate pre-test, Sensei Nathan "Putakti" and Senpai Sarah "Kestrel" from Tyler Karate Academy dove into a full day of immersive training at the Garimot Arnis Seminar hosted by David Beck of Beck's Martial Arts in Plano, Texas.

They trained under the guidance of master instructors G*t Puno Abon "Garimot" Baet—the 5th generation inheritor of a family art from Paete, Laguna, Philippines, that's over 170 years old—and G*t Ninong Caesar "Hantik" Parazo.

This comprehensive Filipino martial art system, rooted in historical resistance and cultural traditions like the Moro-Moro plays used during revolutionary times, covered everything from buno (traditional Filipino grappling with tiger-inspired techniques) to dynamic weapon work: stick and dagger flows, single and double stick drills, and specialized dagger methods from Moro-Moro and Tres Puntos styles.

Huge props to our team for soaking up this rich heritage and pushing their limits!

Who's ready to incorporate some Arnis into their training?

What an incredible day at Athens Karate School! This past Saturday, our dedicated students from Tyler Karate Academy jo...
09/08/2025

What an incredible day at Athens Karate School!

This past Saturday, our dedicated students from Tyler Karate Academy joined Hanshi John Shipes for an intense pre-test session for those gearing up for their brown and black belt testing in November. The day wrapped up with a review of tuite requirements; sharpening skills and building camaraderie.

Shoutout to our Tyler crew in attendance: Sensei Nathan, Sensei Mike, Senpai Sarah, Senpai Sam, as well as Maddie and Zach for representing with focus and determination!

What an incredible day of learning!Yesterday, Sensei Nathan and Senpai Sarah had the honor of training with one of the m...
08/25/2025

What an incredible day of learning!

Yesterday, Sensei Nathan and Senpai Sarah had the honor of training with one of the most respected martial artists in the world; the legendary G**o Dan Inosanto.

We dove into an amazing variety of arts and concepts:

Thai Boxing fundamentals and flow

Jeet Kune Do trapping and close-range strategy

Savate kicking principles

A whirlwind of weapons training: single stick, double stick, stick & dagger, and even short staff tactics

The energy in the room was incredible, with friends old and new, all willing to share, help, and grow together. Truly a reminder that martial arts is not just about techniques, but about community, humility, and lifelong learning.

Huge thanks to G**o Dan for sharing his wisdom and to everyone who made the seminar such a fantastic experience.

(Photo: G**o Dan with Sensei Nathan & Senpai Sarah)

Special thanks to Hanshi John Shipes and Sensei Cris Burns for providing us with this opportunity!

Proud of our two newest blue belts! Way to go:Zeke Williams 9 kyuLola Morgan 9 kyu jrCongratulations to you both!
07/04/2025

Proud of our two newest blue belts! Way to go:

Zeke Williams 9 kyu
Lola Morgan 9 kyu jr

Congratulations to you both!

What an inspiring weekend it was at our gasshuku in beautiful Colorado Springs! We are immensely proud of every single s...
06/30/2025

What an inspiring weekend it was at our gasshuku in beautiful Colorado Springs! We are immensely proud of every single student who made the journey, dedicated their time, and trained with such incredible spirit and focus. Your commitment truly shone through, both on and off the mat.

A special shout-out and massive congratulations to those who stepped up to the challenge and tested for their next rank. Your hard work, perseverance, and growth are truly commendable:

Mr. William Wallen: Promoted to 9th Kyu Jr.!

Mr. Kenji Jones: Promoted to 5th Kyu Jr. in both Karate and Kobudo!

Miss Kira Wallen: Promoted to 4th Kyu Jr. in both Karate and Kobudo!

Mrs. Stephanie Morgan: Promoted to Shodan (Black Belt) in both Karate and Kobudo!

Earning a new rank, especially at a gasshuku, is a testament to countless hours of effort, discipline, and the unwavering support of our dojo family. We couldn't be prouder of these achievements and the example they set for us all.

Thank you to everyone who participated, taught, and supported our students throughout this memorable weekend.

It was a full house and an incredible evening at Tyler Karate Academy tonight, where ameveryone assembled to witness an ...
06/13/2025

It was a full house and an incredible evening at Tyler Karate Academy tonight, where ameveryone assembled to witness an inspiring rank test filled with focus, determination, and incredible spirit.

A huge congratulations to these outstanding students on their well-deserved promotions:

Maddie Fowler - 2nd Kyu Jr. in both Karate and Kobudo (second level of brown belt)
Zackie Reed - 3rd Kyu in both Karate and Kobudo (first level of brown belt)
Kayceon Hill - 9th Kyu Jr. (blue belt)
Ellie Cannon - 9th Kyu Jr. (blue belt)

Each of them demonstrated exceptional dedication and growth, not just tonight, but over months of rigorous training. Their hard work truly shone through!

We also want to extend a massive thank you to all their dojo brothers and sisters, for their unwavering support, guidance, and encouragement, both during tonight's test and throughout the countless hours of practice. You are what make our Tyler Karate Academy family so strong, and you truly helped them achieve these milestones.

We're incredibly proud of everyone's efforts.
Congratulations!

We are excited to announce that our chief instructor, Sensei Nathan Batson, was recently featured in . The article high...
06/06/2025

We are excited to announce that our chief instructor, Sensei Nathan Batson, was recently featured in . The article highlights nearly 40 years of dedication to traditional Okinawan Karate and the journey that led to the founding of the Tyler Karate Academy.

This recognition of his journey, built on decades of commitment to the art, honors the passion and perseverance that Sensei brings to our dojo every day. We are proud to see his story shared and hope it raises awareness about our program and the values we all strive to uphold.

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4202 S Broadway
Tyler, TX
75701

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Tuesday 6pm - 8pm
Wednesday 6pm - 8pm
Thursday 6pm - 8pm

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