A Legacy Built on the Mat
Shidokan is not just a style — it is a complete system, a philosophy, and a community of dedicated martial artists united by a common standard.
Where It All Began
In 1981, Grandmaster Yoshiji Soeno had a vision: create a martial art that could not be gamed, could not be faked, and could not be won through technicalities alone. The result was Shidokan — a system that combines classical karate precision, Muay Thai power, and grappling control into a single cohesive framework.
The name Shidokan means "the school of the way of the warrior." It is not just branding — it is a promise. Every student who walks through our door commits to a path of genuine development, measured not by trophy count but by character forged under pressure.
Our local dojo was founded with the same ethos. Every instructor on our floor trained to black belt under the same rigorous standards. Every curriculum decision is made with one question in mind: does this make our students better martial artists and better people?
Our Head Instructor
Profile →Four Decades of Excellence
Grandmaster Yoshiji Soeno founds Shidokan, combining full-contact karate, Muay Thai, and grappling.
The first Shidokan World Open Championship is held in Osaka, Japan — the toughest full-contact tournament in the world.
Shidokan expands internationally, with affiliated dojos opening across North America, Europe, and South America.
Our local dojo opens its doors for the first time, bringing the Shidokan system to this community.
Dojo celebrates its first generation of homegrown black belts — students who began as children and trained to Shodan.
With over 200 active students, the dojo continues to grow while maintaining the original standards of the Shidokan system.
“Di era modern, kekuatan sejati bukan hanya tentang kemampuan bertarung, tetapi tentang kedisiplinan, hormat kepada sesama, serta tekad untuk terus berkembang menjadi pribadi yang lebih baik setiap hari.”