At our Dojo, we believe in the balanced development of both body and mind through Karate. Our approach instills respect, discipline, and personal growth in every student, regardless of their starting point. Nashville Shotokan Karate Club is a member of HDKI and Sunday Morning Keiko International organizations, built on the foundation of respect, fairness, and excellence. Our Chief Instructor, Dr. Nataliya Pidkovka, is a biomedical scientist and an experienced educator. Sensei Nataliya began practicing Karate in Ukraine in 1993, earning her black belt degrees under the certification of Sensei Hirokazu Kanazawa (SKIF), Sensei Teruyuki Okazaki (ISKF), and the examination panel of Hombu Dojo Karate International (HDKI). Nataliya founded a Karate Club at Lviv National Medical University in Ukraine during the 2000s and later established Nashville Dojo in 2018. Throughout her athletic and coaching career, Nataliya and her team have successfully competed at national and international levels.
