Welcome to Arizona Isshinryu Karate Academy, Arizona's newest and largest Isshinryu dojo!

Located on the Northwest corner of Riggs Road and McQueen in Chandler. Under the direction of Sensei Shannon Peterson (4th Dan), our program is designed to instill a sense of Personal Excellence. in all of our students that we hope will reach far beyond our dojo walls.

We believe that karate is far more than a sport that it is a way of life.

We work hard to ensure that our karate school provides a quality martial arts education (including instruction on stranger-danger, anti-bullying and effective self-defense techniques) for our students, and we strive to build individuals of strong character, moral values and confident attitudes that enable them to be the best they can be and succeed in every endeavor.

At AIKA we provide a safe family-oriented martial arts experience in a fun atmosphere with first-class service. We have more than 1,400 sq. ft. of workout space that is matted for safety, and our low student-to-sensei ratio allows us to give personalized attention to each student.

Our structured curriculum promotes a balance of physical fitness, social interaction, self-discipline, respect and knowledge of Isshinryu techniques and history.

Parents are encouraged to observe their students classes and to be an active part of their child's karate way of life. We also offer adult classes and host many fun family activities throughout each year to enhance our karate family relationship.