San Diego · By Appointment

Private Shotokan Karate & Self-Defense Training in San Diego

Traditional karate instruction for confidence, discipline, fitness, and real-world readiness.

Traditional Shotokan karate practitioner adjusting a black belt

Credentials

Authentic instruction, traditional lineage

A serious commitment to Shotokan karate, taught with the patience and discipline that defines the art.

2nd Degree Black Belt

Certified Nidan in traditional Shotokan karate.

Shotokan Karate of America

Trained within the SKA tradition and lineage.

Decades of Practice

Years of dedicated karate study and instruction.

Private Training Setup

Backyard and garage dojo for focused, distraction-free sessions.

Inside the dojo

A focused, traditional training environment

Shotokan karate instructor in gi and black belt at the private training space in San DiegoInstructor demonstrating sai weapon kata during a training sessionGroup photo with fellow black belts at a Shotokan Karate of America (SKA) dojo
Shotokan Karate of America Shodan (1st degree black belt) certificate awarded to Val Kucherenko
Shodan — 1st Degree Black Belt
Shotokan Karate of America Nidan (2nd degree black belt) certificate awarded to Val Kucherenko
Nidan — 2nd Degree Black Belt

Who trains here

Private instruction tailored to you

Parents

Discipline and confidence training for teenagers.

Adults

Private self-defense and fitness.

Professionals

Structured martial arts practice.

Small groups

2–5 friends, family, or colleagues.

Begin with an introductory session

One hour, one-on-one. A relaxed introduction to Shotokan, your goals, and how training is structured.

Book Intro Session — $75