Our Arden, NC Honbu Dojo
Our dojo has a 45 year history! Since 1981, master Karl Wagner has been teaching throughout the Asheville NC area. He carried the banner of Asheville Shuri-ryu Karate-do since humble beginning's of 1976. The honbu dojo today had its kick start in July of 2008, when master Wagner was able to modify his earlier residence as a training center. In October of 2014, groundbreaking began and in December of 2015, a half dozen pair of feet were gracing the beautiful bamboo floor of the finished dojo. Our training deck, totaling 2200 square feet, is a traditional floating hardwood structure. A padded integral section seamlessly blends in. The dojo is fully mirrored and fully equipped with training equipment to include: Kickers, striking bag, heavy bag, kick and punch pads, protective sparring gear, traditional weapons (long and short) makiwara, water fountain, stretch bar, shoe keeper, large screen projector/ sound system and awesome lighting! For our visitors and waiting parents / family, we have a living room setting with comfortable furnishings. Stools line to view window into the training area. Other stools are available for viewing the majestic valley outside a large picture window. The room is floored with elaborate herring-bone paver brick. At our refreshment counter, self service Coffee and tea is free and our large water dispenser provides purified water, hot and cold. In the library / trophy room we have a study table and Asian artifacts display. The restroom is conveniently located here as well. You are invited to visit our dojo anytime with appointment. If you are looking for great karate training in a great dojo… this is the place. Come join us!
