About Us

Why Join Karate

Karate is a tool to increase or gain the following:

Confidence

Respect

Discipline

Honor

Fitness

What We Offer

Shinzo Kaizen Dojo offers all of the above and more. We do not just teach the martial arts but we also build a family.

Shinzo Kaizen has a verified Lineage. Lineage is something that is important when looking for a dojo and Martial Art. We are an authentic dojo with a verified system of study. We will proudly share our lineage.

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Come try a free week of classes.

Instructors

Head Instructor

C.J. Mayo, Kyoshi started the martial arts at the age of 3. He has continued his training and is the Head Instructor of Shinzo Kaizen Dojo. His training is in the arts of Kobayashi Shorin Ryu and Ryukyu Kobudo, under the lineage of Jerry Piddington, O'Shihan.

Mayo, Kyoshi is teaching a branch off of Kobayashi Shorin Ryu and Ryukyu Kobudo known as Beikoku Tamashii Shorin Ryu Karatedo and Beikoku Tamashii Kobudo.

Mayo, Kyoshi is a member of:

-AKANA (American Karate Academies National Association)

-Head Coach for the Striking Stars Martial Arts Tournament Team

Some of Mayo, Kyoshi's Honors include:

-AKANA Assistant Director

-USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame Class of 2014

-Who's Who in the Martial Arts Legends Hall of Fame Class of 2017

-Kaizen Martial Arts Tournament League President and Head Arbitrator

Outside of the Martial Arts Mayo, Kyoshi is a father of 2 boys, and an U.S. Army Veteran.

Assistant Instructors

Garrett Collins, Renshi Godan (5th Degree Black Belt)

Charles Toler, Sensei Nidan (2nd Degree Black Belt)

Daniel Cosio, Sensei Nidan (2nd Degree Black Belt)

Kaden Mayo, Senpai Shodan (1st Degree Black Belt)

Ray Glasman, Senpai Shodan (1st Degree Black Belt)

Keyera Dotson-Simonnet, Senpai Shodan-ho (Provisionary Black Belt)