Our New Dojo

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.

Southwest wall and corner of dojo.

The walls contain photos of past locations, students, and teachers that have worked hard to make our dream come true.

Bo rack made and donated by Sensei Richard Cantu.  Sensei Cantu also makes and refurbishes old weapons.

Above the mirrors are photos of Karate Masters in our lineage including Hanshi Sid Campbell and his teacher, Shuguro Nakazato.

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.

Sensei Amy working with a group of brand new students.

Brian McWashington is a combination of size and speed that is quite surprising to most people.

Cody Costa makes every class that he can in preparation of his up and coming Green Belt test.

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 (Chief Instructor of the Sonora, Ca. dojo) joins the beginner's class as a warmup for the Wednesday night Black Belt workout.

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, 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.

The best way to understand how to use karate; bunkai.

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