Kenka Juku

At the time of a man's death it is easy to forget his life and what he left behind. Please take a moment to celebrate the lives of our brethren. With such a legacy left for us to continue. There is much to celebrate.

Shihan William Oliver

Shihan William Oliver was a seventh degree Black Belt in Karate. With over 30 years experience in Martial Arts; he began training with Kaicho Tadashi Nakamura at the age of 15 in the Japanese system of Kyokushin Karate.

Shihan Oliver gained an international reputation in the world of Martial Arts. A nationally ranked competitor in fighting and forms; William Oliver was the champion of innumerable tournaments including the World Championship (twice). His fighting expertise includes boxing, kickboxing, and Asian weapons.

Shihan Oliver was the subject of features in Martial Arts magazines such as Black Belt and Inside Karate. He appeared in Madison Square Garden and the ABC Wide World of Sports. In 1978, he starred in the feature film: "Fighting Kings", a documentary about the 1st World Kyokushin Championship and he and three other Americans competing in a full contact world championship in Japan.

A renowned teacher, Shihan Oliver traveled extensively, demonstrating and teaching the Martial Arts in a variety of exotic settings; including the Australian continent, Asia, and the Caribbean. He was the owner and Chief Instructor of his own school for more than 20 years; over which time he inspired hundreds of students.

Personal words from Sensei Padron; 

"In memory of my very first Sensei. I have never met a more influential man in

my entire life. He treated every student as if they were part of his own body.

Always teaching us that nothing could ever be as bad as we thought, giving us

hope in the Burroughs of New York to strive for something great and that we

were all greater than we thought and, pushing us so that we did not become a

product of our environment.

I am still training and teaching for you Shihan.

Vaya Con Dios Mi Asere, Yo Te Veo Algun Dia"

                                                                                              Sensei Leo Padron of Oyama Karate Juku-USA

SEMPAI RON BROADERICK

Sempai Ron Broadrick is one of the founders of our first dojo. In 2003, Sempai Ron lost his battle with lung cancer.

While training and competing alongside of our core group, Ron always demonstrated the true heart of a warrior.

His insight, humor and, natural talents as a leader are truly missed. Through his son

Jake, whom we presented and promoted Sempai Ron to Shodan rank and the distinct

title of Sempai of Oyama Juku.

Sempai Rons' years of training and friendship were a gift,

 as well as a lesson in how to live and die with Honor...

His strength gave us the strength to continue along "The Way."

 Constantly keeping our friend and, brother in mind,

"Can you say...Hajime?".

We at Oyama Juku give a deep bow and a strong and spirited "Osu!" to our lost

companero, Sempai Ron Broadrick... nosotros Guerrero.