More Energy, Confidence, Self-Respect.

Dugan Sensei has been helping students both young and young-at-heart achieve their full potential since 1976.

Come visit us at either our Lincoln or Clinton dojo locations and see if Yoshukai is for you.

There will be no pressure to join, we can only help if you want it for yourself!

No contracts,
No application fees,
No startup fees,
No annual association fees!

Yoshukai Karate proves itself to become a way of life to those who ‘train seriously with heart and soul’. Between... Read All

Sensei Dugan, Godan
(5th degree black belt)

Yoshukai Karate Alliance
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2020-01-26T23:22:12-06:00

Sensei Dugan, Godan
(5th degree black belt)

Yoshukai Karate proves itself to become a way of life to those who ‘train seriously with heart and soul’. Between the tradition of Yoshukai and the dedication and respect to Yoshukai by Dugan Sensei and his students, we will remain known as the most traditional style of martial arts.

I chose Yoshukai Karate because it is a traditional Japanese hard-style of martial arts. I enjoy the workouts and the... Read All

Mr. Lanning – Sandan
(3rd degree black belt)

Yoshukai Karate Alliance
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2020-01-26T23:23:14-06:00

Mr. Lanning – Sandan
(3rd degree black belt)

I chose Yoshukai Karate because it is a traditional Japanese hard-style of martial arts. I enjoy the workouts and the study of traditional Japanese weaponry. Sensei Dugan is a great instructor that teaches this style of martial art because of his passion and belief in Yoshukai Karate.

It wasn't until I was an adult that I was introduced to Yoshukai Karate. The timing was great, I was... Read All

Ms. Dawn Johnson, Shodan
(1st degree black belt)

Yoshukai Karate Alliance
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2020-01-26T23:30:20-06:00

Ms. Dawn Johnson, Shodan
(1st degree black belt)

It wasn't until I was an adult that I was introduced to Yoshukai Karate. The timing was great, I was ready for improvement in my life and this was it. Yoshukai Karate has helped keep me mentally strong as well as improve my health. I have asthma and osteoarthritis. Without training, I feel miserable and depressed.

The ultimate goal of Yoshukai Karate is character development, which has definitely proven true to me. Yoshukai made me realize... Read All

Ms. Ava Thierry, Shodan
(1st degree black belt)

Yoshukai Karate Alliance
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2020-01-26T23:53:31-06:00

Ms. Ava Thierry, Shodan
(1st degree black belt)

The ultimate goal of Yoshukai Karate is character development, which has definitely proven true to me. Yoshukai made me realize at an early age that I would need to put in hard work to succeed. Without that lesson, I would definitely be struggling in school.

The way you act as a black belt in Yoshukai shows how you honor your dojo, Sensei, and the history... Read All

Mr. Payton Lanning, Shodan
(1st degree black belt)

Yoshukai Karate Alliance
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2020-01-26T23:36:01-06:00

Mr. Payton Lanning, Shodan
(1st degree black belt)

The way you act as a black belt in Yoshukai shows how you honor your dojo, Sensei, and the history of Yoshukai karate. I have gratitude toward Sensei for giving me the proper training

When I joined karate I never knew I would make many friends that I could trust, so ever since then... Read All

Mr. Schreiber, Nidan
(2nd degree black belt)

Yoshukai Karate Alliance
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2020-01-26T23:25:36-06:00

Mr. Schreiber, Nidan
(2nd degree black belt)

When I joined karate I never knew I would make many friends that I could trust, so ever since then Yoshukai Karate has been a big part of my life in and out of the dojo.

Yoshukai karate has taught me some great characteristics for my everyday life such as patience. Patience is hard to find... Read All

Mr. Taylor Hoinacki, Nidan
(2nd degree black belt)

Yoshukai Karate Alliance
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2020-01-26T23:42:28-06:00

Mr. Taylor Hoinacki, Nidan
(2nd degree black belt)

Yoshukai karate has taught me some great characteristics for my everyday life such as patience. Patience is hard to find in the American culture, due to things being so instant. Striving to do the best, is also something I have learned while training in karate! Have to work very hard everyday on everything I do, such as school work, and everyday chores. I am excited to see where karate takes me in the future.

Yoshukai has helped me by improving my confidence, discipline, stamina, and strength. My discipline is probably better than what it... Read All

Mr. Austin Johnson, Shodan
(1st degree black belt)

Yoshukai Karate Alliance
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2020-01-26T23:32:09-06:00

Mr. Austin Johnson, Shodan
(1st degree black belt)

Yoshukai has helped me by improving my confidence, discipline, stamina, and strength. My discipline is probably better than what it would be if I didn't start, it's a lot better at home too.

Karate has given me more self-confidence not only in the dojo but life in general. I feel privileged to train... Read All

Mr. Noah Kenney, Shodan
(1st degree black belt)

Yoshukai Karate Alliance
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2020-01-26T23:34:20-06:00

Mr. Noah Kenney, Shodan
(1st degree black belt)

Karate has given me more self-confidence not only in the dojo but life in general. I feel privileged to train under the leadership of Dugan Sensei and the other black belts at the Yoshukai Karate Alliance. The have all been mentors to me in my karate and daily life.

Karate has helped me work harder to accomplish my goals. When I first joined karate I wasn’tnecessarily fully committed. I... Read All

Ms. Savanna Shaffer, Shodan
(2nd degree black belt)

Yoshukai Karate Alliance
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2020-01-26T23:44:14-06:00

Ms. Savanna Shaffer, Shodan
(2nd degree black belt)

Karate has helped me work harder to accomplish my goals. When I first joined karate I wasn’tnecessarily fully committed. I didn’t know if I was going to do okay or if I was ever going to pass atest. However, when I passed my first test I felt amazing. That really pushed me to continue to trainhard and keep progressing in physical and mental training.
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Yoshukai Karate Alliance

Yoshukai Karate celebrates 50 years in Lincoln / Logan County
LINCOLN – A lot has happened in the 50 years since Hiroyuki Koda and his wife, Gwen Lisk Koda opened their first dojo at 123 S. Sangamon Street in Lincoln.

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