Traditional martial arts at Tsuru-do Kan
Welcome to Tsuru-do Kan, the home of traditional budo, the way of martial arts, in Utrecht. Our dojo, our sensei (teacher), and our students help to create an authentic experience.
Our discipline is Wado-Ryu Karate-Do, a traditional form of karate that aims for harmony between body and mind through martial arts. The name wado literally means 'the way of harmony'. We aim to improve your strength, balance, and self-confidence in our classes, all in a safe and supportive environment. Wado classes are taught by Kevin Chao-sensei, the highest-ranking JKF Wadokai black belt in the Netherlands.
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Tsuru-do Kan is a member of the Karate Bond Nederland (KBN) and is certified by the Japan Karate-do Federation Wadokai.
Classes
See below for our class schedule and fees.
Wado Ryu Karate
We practice Karate on Mondays and Thursdays from 20:00 to 21:30.
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Costs
2 times per week: €45 per month
1 time per week €35 per month
Discounts
Students and U-Pas holders are entitled to a 20% discount on all classes at Tsuru-do Kan
Our team
Kevin Chao-Sensei
5th Dan - JKF Wadokai
Kevin-sensei brings a wealth of experience with over 50 years of martial arts practice. With a background in Shotokan Karate as well as some Wing Chun and Tae Kwon Do, Kevin eventually fell in love with the Wado-Ryu style of Karate after accidentally visiting a Wado-Ryu dojo when looking for a new place to train after moving to the Netherlands. He is now the highest ranking JKF Wadokai black belt in the Netherlands and a certified JKF Wadokai 3rd Kyu Instructor.
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For Kevin-sensei, the the most important reason to practice martial arts is the passion and mental development that that comes from Karate training. His unique teaching style embodies a strict adherence to Japanese traditions, techniques, and thought processes learned as a student of Takagi-sensei, a direct student of Hironori Otsuka, the founder of Wado-Ryu. Kevin-sensei's attention to detail doesn't stop him from bringing his own light-hearted sense of humor to every class.
Ranks:
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5th Dan Black Belt - Japan Karate-do Federation (JKF) Wadokai
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3rd Dan Black Belt - Karate Bond Nederland (KBN)
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Black Belt - Shotokan Karate
Certifications:
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3rd Kyu Instructor - JKF Wadokai
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Dan Grade Examiner - JKF Wadokai