For many years the Fremont Shotokan Karate dojo operated in the City of Fremont, offering high quality teaching and training in the traditional Japanese karate style of Shotokan with Bernardo Mercado Sensei and Harry Imamura Sensei.
In 2020 the former Fremont Shotokan Karate dojo closed its gates. For over two years a devoted group of karateka continued training informally in the park with Bernardo Mercado Sensei and Talila Golan Senpai. At the end of 2022 Bernardo Sensei tragically passed away in a car accident. From our loss and grief grew the desire to continue in Bernardo Sensei’s path, and rebuild the Fremont Shotokan Karate once again. Rebuilding a dojo is a long process but we’re well on our way there.
Our mission is to train students in traditional karate, which is a highly effective self-defense system that also enhances self-control, concentration skills, physical and mental fitness, and provides stress reduction and increased confidence. We are dedicated to teaching traditional Shotokan Karate, one of the most effective and popular martial arts in the world.
We try hard to keep training simple, rigorous, practical, and to provide a challenging and positive experience for all of our students.
We are excited to train with you and share our passion for Karate.
Read more about Bernardo Mercado Sensei.
The old dojo on Centralmont Place. Circa 2018.
FSK Black Belt Club Training (Multi-dojo participation). Circa 2018.
Fremont Shotokan Karate Dojo Today
Today, we are in the process of rebuilding and invite you to join us as we continue to offer high quality training combined with a rich legacy. We are in a beautiful new space in the Centerville District of Fremont, CA and are excited to welcome you to our dojo. We have three dedicated instructors with over 80 years of training experience between them.
Our dojo is located at 37427 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536.
Parking is behind the building and can be accessed from Maple Street.
We offer classes on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays for beginners and advanced students. See our Current Schedule.
Please note: We share the dojo with Tri City Aikido and we are delighted to recommend Anthony Campagna Sensei and his wonderful students if you are interested in learning more about the art of Aikido.
Our current dojo training space as of June 2025.