Our New Dojo
A New Merced, Ca. Home for Rayford Shorin-Ryu
On March 31st, 2008 Kyoshi Sid Rayford opened a new dojo in a suburb area of Merced known as the Beachwood area. The 1500 sq. ft. facility is a brand new unit with plenty of space and great potential for growth.
Hand painted sign (painted by Sensei Amy Mosley) above the dojo entrance.
Southwest wall and corner of dojo.
Southeast View of Dojo
The walls contain photos of past locations, students, and teachers that have worked hard to make our dream come true.
Northeast View of Dojo
Bo rack made and donated by Sensei Richard Cantu. Sensei Cantu also makes and refurbishes old weapons.
The North Wall
Above the mirrors are photos of Karate Masters in our lineage including Hanshi Sid Campbell and his teacher, Shuguro Nakazato.
Kyoshi Rayford's Certificate Corner
Corner display of Kyoshi Rayford's karate and kobudo rank certificates. The kanji on the board above the certificates reads "Oki-nawa kara-te do-jo" and was painted by Midori Silvan, wife of Kyoshi Jim Silvan.
New Students!
Sensei Amy working with a group of brand new students.
The Gentle Giant
Brian McWashington is a combination of size and speed that is quite surprising to most people.
Cody Costa
Cody Costa makes every class that he can in preparation of his up and coming Green Belt test.
Jason Ochoa
Jason Ochoa is a real joy to watch while training. He is sharp, learns quickly, and is quite serious about his art.
Sensei Don Anderson
Sensei Don Anderson (Chief Instructor of the Sonora, Ca. dojo) joins the beginner's class as a warmup for the Wednesday night Black Belt workout.
Savannah Costa
Savannah Costa is also in preparation of an up and coming test for her blue belt. She is beyond her years in knowledge and will do quite well on her exam and thereafter.
Aundrea Mosley
Aundrea Mosley, seen her stregthening her legs with the Naihanchi stance, is the daughter of Sensei Amy and at age 12 already shows signs of one day being a great teacher.
Sensei Amy and Sensei Tiffany working bunkai.
The best way to understand how to use karate; bunkai.
Please Use Tabs At the Top of Page For Navigation of Site