What is YKF?

We Offer A Mixture Of Yoshukai Karate Meets A Fusion Blend Of Fitness & Self-Defense For All Ages 5+

Are you looking for a place where you can learn how to defend yourself against an attacker?


Maybe you're just looking for a fun new hobby, or want to meet fitness goals?


Yoshukai Karate Fusion is a martial arts class that looks to meet your diverse needs with qualified instructors in a safe environment where you can learn authentic japanese karate techniques to use for both self-defense and sport / recreation.


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At YKF Karate, we believe martial arts should be accessible to every family — not locked behind high enrollment fees,expensive contracts, and unaffordable training for the average family!


That’s why Mr. Nick and Ms. Heidel Scott founded YKF Karate with a clear mission:

To provide affordable, authentic traditional karate to our community while preserving a lineage passed down over five generations.


Our training traces its roots back to Sensei Reyburn Nichols of International Karate, whose standards of discipline, strength, and character shaped everything we teach today. His legacy wasn’t just about technique — it was about building resilient, responsible leaders. That is the foundation of YKF Karate.


We focus on:

Real traditional training

Practical self-defense

Strong character development

Affordable pricing for families


We are not here to sell belts.

We are here to build confident, disciplined individuals prepared for life.

If you’re looking for a program that values tradition, character, and community — without excessive costs — we would love to welcome you.

Come train with us. Experience the difference.

With Yoshukai Karate as its foundation, YKF showcases the traditions and language of Yoshukai Karate as part of the training. 


Learning basic japanese terminology not only helps students understand the techniques but also fosters respect for the martial art’s rich cultural heritage. This page provides definitions and translations for commonly used terms in yoshukai — from stances and strikes to etiquette and counting. Whether you’re a ne...