Sensei Joji Mercado

Sensei Mercado has been training Shotokan karate since 1979. He is a 5th degree blackbelt registered with the International Shotokan Karate Federation (ISKF) . He has been providing martial arts instruction to children and adults for over 20 years. He has successfully competed in both kata (form) and kumite (sparring) events at local, regional and national tournaments. He is a certified international referee and judge, and presently judges traditional karate tournaments at national and international events. This certification enhances a Sensei's ability to guide students in competition training.

Sensei Mercado is a dedicated instructor and practitioner who enthusiastically shares his knowledge and experience with his students. He is a teacher devoted to instilling a joy of Karate in his students and blends a passion for tradition with a large dose of fun.

Sensei Mercado is proud to have learned from Shotokan legendary instructors Shihan Teruyuki Okazaki and Shihan Yutaka Yaguchi, not just the physicality of Karate but the spirit of Karate as well.