The path to that goal begins with learning to discipline the body, and later the mind. Kyokushin karate is the largest and most popular style of karate in Japan with an enrollment of over two million worldwide. The Burbank Family YMCA karate class is a certified branch of the Kyokushin organization, which is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. All student ranks are certified though Tokyo and the regional headquarters in Honolulu, Hawaii. The following classes are offered at the Burbank Family YMCA, with their schedules just below.
Membership is required for participation in all classes.