Shotokan Martial Arts

We hope you like our fresh new look. It's less cluttered and less resource intensive than the old layout. It should make your experience on our site more pleasurable.

Shotokan-Arts is an independent web site with information on Shotokan Karate. We are affiliated with the Shotokan Martial Arts school which provides classes at the Lakwood Ohio YMCA under the guidance of Sensei Frank Graziano. See more school information on the school Information page.

Teaching with traditional methods in order to train both mind and body

Treating our students with respect and teaching them to show that respect to others

Giving friendship as well as instruction

Make everyone feel welcome - the dojo should feel like their second home