Traditional Kyokushin Karate in Saint Augustine, Florida
Real standards. Personal instruction.
Kyokushin Karate for children, teens and adults, taught directly by a 6th Dan with more than 30 years on the mat. Your first week is free.
Nothing here is handed out. Every rank is earned on the floor 
one honest class at a time.
Taught by Shihan Seyar Azadani, Renshi Shihan and 6th Dan, Kyokushin-kan branch chief since 2004.
6th
Dan black belt, tested in Japan
30+
Years of Kyokushin practice
60
Minutes of focused training per class
$0
Sign-up fee, and no annual fee
Choose where you begin
A clear class for every starting point.
Select the schedule that fits your family or your life. Both programs begin with one free week, so you can experience the dojo before deciding whether to continue.
Kids Karate
Ages 5–10 (Beginner-friendly)
$80 / month
Build confidence one class at a time.
- Training days:Tuesday & Thursday
- Time:5:00 – 6:00 PM
- Free week:Tuesday & Thursday trial classes
No uniform or previous experience is needed to start.
Youth, Teens & Adults
Ages 10+ (Teens · Youth · Adults)
$80 / month
Train with purpose and keep growing.
- Member training days:Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
- Time:6:00 – 7:00 PM
- Free week:Tuesday & Thursday trial classes
Friday training becomes available after membership begins.
Optional Friday Sparring
Optional Friday Sparring
Kids ages 5–10 members may also attend the Friday 6:00 – 7:00 PM session.
Is your child 10?
Is your child 10?
You may choose the 5:00 PM Kids class or the 6:00 PM Ages 10+ class. Select the pace and environment that fit your child best.
Train the body, mind and character.
Every class has a purpose: learn the technique, develop control, work with others and keep improving.
Kihon
Fundamental techniques that build control, coordination and strong habits.
Kata
Structured forms that develop focus, balance, memory and precision.
Kumite
Progressive partner training that develops timing, composure and courage.
Budo
Respect, patience, perseverance, humility and responsibility, inside and outside the dojo.
Burgas, Bulgaria, 2026
European Champion.
Still a student.
Shihan Azadani took 1st place in the Men’s Kata division at the 2026 European Kyokushin-kan Open, against athletes from 24 countries.
Meet your instructor.
Shihan Seyar Azadani learned Kyokushin from Kaicho Hatsuo Royama and still travels to Japan to keep learning from the grandmasters. In Saint Augustine, he teaches every class himself.
2004
Becomes a branch chief of Kyokushin-kan International
2019
Wins the All Japan Senior Kumite Championship and earns the Renshi Shihan title
2023
Opens Azadani Dojo in Saint Augustine, Florida
2024
Passes his 6th Dan test in Fukushima, Japan
2026
European Kyokushin-kan Open Men’s Kata Champion
Your first week is on us.
01
Choose your class
Kids at 5:00 PM, or ages 10+ and adults at 6:00 PM.
02
Register on Gymdesk
Select the matching one-week free trial. It takes two minutes.
03
Come and train
Attend the Tuesday and Thursday trial classes, then decide.
You can start exactly where you are.
You do not need to be fit, flexible or experienced. Your instructor explains each drill and starts you at the right level.
Wear
01
comfortable workout clothes. No uniform needed for the free week.
Bring
02
water and a willingness to learn.
Expect
03
a warm-up, fundamentals, technique, conditioning and guided practice.
In their own words.
Azadani Dojo is authentic Japanese Kyokushin Karate that does not compromise on standards or quality. This is no “McDojo”; anything you gain training at this school you will have truly earned.
I feel like I am where I belong with family. Shihan Azadani pushes me to be the best version of myself. I have learned mental and physical conditioning, respect and self-control.
Book your first class.
Pick your class in the booking form and you are in. Your first week of training is free.
5PM
Kids Karate
Ages 5–10, Tuesday & Thursday
6PM
Ages 10+ & adults
Parents welcome, Tuesday & Thursday
Free first week
No sign-up fee
No annual fee
Prefer to talk first? (904) 201-2135
Free trial booking
Takes about 2 minutes
Questions parents and beginners ask.
Still unsure? Call (904) 201-2135 and Shihan will answer it himself.
Which class should a 10-year-old attend?
Either one. Parents can choose the 5:00–6:00 PM Kids Karate class or the 6:00–7:00 PM Ages 10+ class based on the student’s maturity, confidence, preferred pace and training environment.
What does the one-week free trial include?
Kids ages 5–10 may attend the Tuesday and Thursday classes from 5:00–6:00 PM. Ages 10+, teens, youth and adults may attend the Tuesday and Thursday classes from 6:00–7:00 PM. Each class is one hour, and no previous martial arts experience is required.
Can ages 10+ and adults attend Friday during the free week?
No. The free-week trial classes for ages 10+, teens, youth and adults are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Friday training becomes available after membership begins.
What happens after the free week?
Kids Karate is $80 per month, and the Ages 10+, youth, teens and adults program is $80 per month. There is no sign-up fee and no annual fee. You decide whether to continue after experiencing the dojo.
What should I wear and bring to my first class?
Wear comfortable workout clothes that allow easy movement and bring water. If you have questions about uniform requirements, please contact the dojo before your first class.
What happens during the first class?
A typical one-hour class may include a warm-up, fundamental techniques, conditioning, guided practice and traditional Kyokushin training. Your instructor explains each drill and helps you begin at an appropriate level.
Do I need to be fit or have martial arts experience?
No. Beginners are welcome. You do not need to be in shape, flexible or experienced before starting. Instruction is provided step by step.
Who leads instruction at Azadani Dojo?
Instruction is led by Shihan Seyar Azadani, a Renshi Shihan and 6th Dan with more than 30 years of Kyokushin Karate experience. Students receive direct guidance within a structured and respectful traditional Kyokushin environment.