Shihan Ed Hamile’s West Coast Shotokan Karate Association

Specialties

Shihan Ed Hamile’s West Coast Shotokan Karate Association specializes in Traditional Japanese Shotokan karate for youth and adults.

History

Established in 1968.

This Temple City home dojo has many affiliated dojos found in the United States, Europe, and Israel.

Meet the Manager

Will A.

Manager

Will Adams, Sensei (5^th Dan)

I began practicing karate at West Coast Shotokan Karate Association in September, 1971 shortly after I began teaching English at Mark Keppel High School. I have never regretted my decision because our teacher, Sensei Hamile had this great philosophy that «karate was for everybody.» As teachers we had to find that method that would move the student forward. We have to look at the strengths and weakness of our students and help them build and maintain their strengths while improving on their weakness. This just didn’t include the physical but also the mind and spirit as reflect in our dojo kun. I have practiced other martial arts; wing chun (咏春穿)，baguazhang (八卦掌)， aikido（合气道） among others but I continue enjoy practicing and teaching karate（ 空手道） to the students at West Coast.