I  believe that with God all things are possible.  And I give thanks for the opportunity  to make a difference in our community!

My name is Michele Perkins and I am the owner of the Japan International Karate  Academy ( JIKA) in Trussville Alabama.

Karate is  not about breaking boards or bodies, it is about pushing yourself beyond what you ever thought you could do and often surpassing your goals. You do your best- never giving up, and in the process build a more mentally and physically fit person.

Japan International Karate  Academy is here to encourage and develop people of great character and perseverance.

I invite you to  please come and visit our facilty.

A Brief History

 Japan International Karate center   has been in Alabama since 1972. We are a well respected school of traditional Japanese Karate.

Heiwado was developed by  Soke Kiyohisa Hirano. He is an Undefeated JKA champion.  One tied match with Suzuki Sensei. Also, Soke Hirano was the first college student to receive a full scholarship  for karate to the University of Japan.

Heiwado stems from the Wado Ryu system which originated in Japan in the first part of the last century.

Soke Successfully integrated Wado ryu, Shotokan and his knowledge of boxing and Jujitsu creating a style that is both powerful and beautiful in Hei wado.

The objective of Heiwado is

"Not to conquer others, but to conquer  

 the  weaknessess within ones' self".

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See Wikepedia JIKC

Or click on on the Hawaii website for more of the history.

Related sites:

 www.hkakarate.com   Montevallo

www.jikc-karate.org   Tuscaloosa

www.jikccharleston.com  South Carolina

http://boballenkarate.com/  TKF

Traditional Karate Federation

Assistant Instructors:

Junior Senpai

Alex Tran

Tommy Tran

Jaiz Sims

Matthew Parks

Hamza Khan

Harrison Hornsby

Matt Wood

Senpai

Michael Butts2nd degree

Tom Perkins - 2nd degree 

Sensei David Pope 

7th degree

 Chief  instructor, Hanshi.  Trained directly under Soke Hirano in Hawaii for 3 years.

He overseas the techinical quality of our dojos on the mainland.

Our schools are located in Alabama, and South Carolina

Trussville Instructors

 Sensei Michele Perkins

3rd Degree 

Sensei Allison Wright

3rd degree  

Sensei Merri Pitts

3rd degree

• Dojo Kun

• Uphold the principals of propriety and courtesy

• Cultivate the spirit of effort.

• Perfect a mind of patience.

• Live the way of truth.

• Do not lose self control or act in violent manner.

• 3 Basic factors of mental strength

• seriousness, try hard, never give up

• 3 Basic factor of mental Attitude

• Initiative, responsiblity,Pride

• 3 Basic factors of relationship with others

• Appreciation, Consideration, Unity

Sensei Chris Butts  2nd Degree