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!

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.

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I wouldn’t be where I am right now mentally or physically. Yoshukai has taught me how my mind can tell... Read All

Ms. Faith Eckhardt, Shodan
(1st degree black belt)

Yoshukai Karate Alliance

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2020-01-26T23:56:14-06:00

Ms. Faith Eckhardt, Shodan
(1st degree black belt)

I wouldn’t be where I am right now mentally or physically. Yoshukai has taught me how my mind can tell me how to fight through the pain. You can accomplish anything if you tell your mind to do it.

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I was grateful to be able to test every four months all the way through earning my 1st Kyu. I... Read All

Ms. Meghan Kenney, Shodan
(1st degree black belt)

Yoshukai Karate Alliance

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2020-01-26T23:41:05-06:00

Ms. Meghan Kenney, Shodan
(1st degree black belt)

I was grateful to be able to test every four months all the way through earning my 1st Kyu. I also love attending Yoshukai clinics and Natsu Keiko (summer camp). Yoshukai Karate has taught me patience, good agility, and responsibility.

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Yoshukai Karate continues to provide a very valuable, positive influence that flows into many aspects of my daily life. I... Read All

Shihan Lowe, Godan
(5th Degree Black Belt)

Yoshukai Karate Alliance

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2020-01-26T23:20:50-06:00

Shihan Lowe, Godan
(5th Degree Black Belt)

Yoshukai Karate continues to provide a very valuable, positive influence that flows into many aspects of my daily life. I regularly see where Sensei Dugan’s emphasis on attitude has benefited me in both personal and professional relationships. The patience, confidence and perseverance developed through the years of training are my greatest reward.

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Karate has given me many things like strength, respect, and perseverance through many tasks. In our dojo beliefs it says... Read All

Mr. Wyatt Crutcher, Shodan
(1st degree black belt)

Yoshukai Karate Alliance

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2020-01-26T23:50:37-06:00

Mr. Wyatt Crutcher, Shodan
(1st degree black belt)

Karate has given me many things like strength, respect, and perseverance through many tasks. In our dojo beliefs it says to use these beliefs in the dojo and in everyday life. That is what I’m going to do with all of the stuff l have learned in karate. Thank you Sensei Dugan and Dugan Sensei!

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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.

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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.

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Karate has also sharpened my mind. I have good grades and am in the advanced math class at my school.... Read All

Mr. Tyson Lile, Shodan
(1st degree black belt)

Yoshukai Karate Alliance

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2020-01-26T23:47:11-06:00

Mr. Tyson Lile, Shodan
(1st degree black belt)

Karate has also sharpened my mind. I have good grades and am in the advanced math class at my school. Karate has helped me with that mental discipline that makes me get good grades and pay attention in class.

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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.

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Through the mutual respect among the karateka I’ve gained respect for others and myself. What puts Yoshukai Alliance above the... Read All

Mrs. Emilie Tapscott, Shodan
(1st degree black belt)

Yoshukai Karate Alliance

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2020-01-26T23:33:34-06:00

Mrs. Emilie Tapscott, Shodan
(1st degree black belt)

Through the mutual respect among the karateka I’ve gained respect for others and myself. What puts Yoshukai Alliance above the other styles for me is that it’s more than a school of karate, but a school of moral principles, and a family to it’s students.

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This training help improve my balance and strengthen many of the muscles that I hadn’t been using, eliminating my back... Read All

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

Yoshukai Karate Alliance

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2020-01-26T23:27:39-06:00

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

This training help improve my balance and strengthen many of the muscles that I hadn’t been using, eliminating my back and neck pain that I was suffering from. The training also help me re-focus my efforts and regain much of self-discipline that I had started to lose.

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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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