Sensei Castellano is one of the most highly
respected martial arts instructors in the San
Francisco Bay Area, and is now chief instructor of
the Satsuma Dojo. He currently holds a 6th dan in
Shotokan Karate from karate legend Hirokazu
Kanazawa and a 3rd dan from Iwao Tamotsu, the
familial head of the Renshinkan style of Shorinji
Ryu Karate.
In 2010, Sensei Jay Castellano was highly honored with the title of Kyoshi by Kancho Kanazawa. This is a rare honor in all karate is and a mark of distinction and dedication to his students, his dojo, and karate-do.
Kyoshi = Master Teacher
In 2010, Sensei Jay Castellano was highly honored with the title of Kyoshi by Kancho Kanazawa. This is a rare honor in all karate is and a mark of distinction and dedication to his students, his dojo, and karate-do.
Kyoshi = Master Teacher
The Satsuma Dojo was founded by Shihan Wada. Shihan
Wada is a 7th dan in Shorinji ryu and a 6th dan in
Shotokan. He opened the Satsuma Dojo over 30 years
ago, and has taught karate throughout the Bay Area.
Wada Shinan was the chief instructor of the Satsuma
Dojo until his retirement in 2001.
Shihan Wada
Kyoshi
Jay Castellano