Hirano Ha Karate of Trussville

This dojo is under new ownership, and Sensei Shin is a fantastic instructor! I love the traditional style of teaching with every belt color on the floor at the same time, regardless of age. With roots in Okinawan karate, the Shotokan style is exactly what I was looking for. Both of my children, and myself, are attending this dojo and we love every minute of it!

Along with very reasonable prices, the monthly fee includes weapons training, should you venture into that area, though it is not required. Sensei Shin teaches the bo (staff) and sai.

If you are looking for real the deal, look no further. This is Japanese karate, not a Korean style such as Taekwondo or Tang Soo Do. There is nothing wrong with those other styles, but they are NOT "karate."

Lastly, this is not a black belt factory either. It will take years (4-ish minimum) to achieve the black belt rank, and even then there is no guarantee. While that may put some people off, receiving a black belt here is EARNED, not bought or given just because you showed up for two years.

This is an exptional organization they are great with the kids and teach them the correct Japanese karate.
This feels like family. .this is not a belt factory.

Excellent Instructors. Our boys love it!

Our son has been attending karate classes here for over 2 years when we relocated from Tennessee to Alabama. We wanted to find a dojo to continue the similar training he was receiving in TN and we found it! We have been blessed with the owner & instructor, Michele Perkins who has been instrumental in providing our son with the expertise she has gained throughout her career. She has a wonderful relationship with each student and the parents as well. If you are looking for a dojo that has a "family" feel and also will teach your child the tools to learn this martial art, look no further. Your child will learn teamwork, discipline, work hard ethic and have fun doing it!

My son has been at Japan International for a year now and it has been wonderful! We started karate for self defense and a confidence builder. My son is achieving both while having a blast doing it. I didn't want him to take karate to just learn repetitive motion, I wanted him to learn skills to carry him through life and I have not been disappointed!