Keiko Shin Karate - Dojo Riverview

813-278-8551

10835 Bloomingdale Ave. Riverview, FL 33578

Our Karate Family

Oliver Family

Keiko Shin Karate Academy follows highly concentrated, comprehensive program that includes:

Self Defense
Bully Prevention
ADHD Management
Self-discipline
Confidence Building
Respect
Stranger Danger Techniques
Competitive Karate
Traditional Kata
Traditional Kumite

The high level of self esteem and self discipline achieved through our program aids your child in making good decisions at home, school and in the community therefore ensuring successful future and provides them with skills necessary for resisting peer pressure or being bullied.

We have the most successful AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM in the area.

We promote FAMILY VALUES That’s why many of our students have joined the Keiko Shin Karate family together with their parents.

We care about our students FROM THE HEART and not from the business standpoint.

We insist on THE BEST PERFORMANCE from our students and work with them, and their families to ensure success in all areas.

Sensei Rafael Oliver

Owner of Riverview & Lutz Keiko Shin Karate-do, was born in Panama City in 1970. Sensei holds a degree in Naval Engineer, Education, and a Masters degree in Theology. Sensei is also an Ordained Minister. With 30 years of training in 2 traditional Karate-do styles, Sensei Oliver first trained in Shito-Ryu in Panama City. At the age of 18 he began his journey in Shotokan Karate-do, obtaining his Black Belt certification in 1992 under the American Federation of Martial Arts (AFMA). Sensei is also a U.S.A. National Karate-Do Federation Judge and an AAU Coach.
Sensei Rafael continues his training under Sensei Ernesto Fuentes in Shotokan Karate-do at Keiko Shin Karate Academy Hombu Dojo in Wesley Chapel FL. He is also certified as P90X Instructor.

Mrs. Barbara Oliver

co-owner, originally from P. R. moved to the New Tampa area in 1998. She holds a degree in molecular biology and has worked at Moffitt Cancer Center doing cancer research and at Meridien Research as a Director of the Brooksville & Bradenton research offices. She is certified as P90X, Cize, & Insanity Instructor.

Mr. Justin Sell

Instructor, has been a member of the Keiko Shin family for over five years. His passion for Karate led him to compete throughout the State of Florida, performing at the top in multiple Karate tournaments. Justin holds Bachelors degree in Communication and in Masters degree in Education from University of South Florida.

As instructor of Keiko Shin Karate Academy – Dojo Riverview, he firmly believes in the importance of the 5 principles of martial arts teaching:

Careful planning
Motivating students
Individualism
Practice
Performance Assessment

Senpai Ian Stewart, BS
Assistant Instructor

He is native of Tampa, since he was 5 yrs old. He holds a BS degree in Film Production and a minor in Communications, finishing up his education in Los Angeles, California at the LA Institute of Film. He has been involved in Martial Arts since he was a teenager starting with Taekwondo before switching to Shotokan Karate. Ian has vast experience working with kids and teenagers as he was a volunteer at his local library branch for over 10 years.

Senpai Ian continues his training in Shotokan Karate-do under Sensei Rafael Oliver at the Lutz Dojo and Sensei Ernesto Fuentes at Hombu Dojo in Wesley Chapel. Ian is also certified as a P90X Instructor.

Sensei Ernesto Fuentes - Hombu Dojo

is teaching Karate since 1983. Sensei Ernesto is an international Instructor, certified in Japan in Shotokan Karate. In 1993 Sensei obtained his degree in Civil Law and was a very successful Trial Attorney in Venezuela.
Sensei Ernesto holds Masters Degree in Child Psychology, and a minor in the Neuro Linguistics and is ACE Certified Personal & Athletic Sport Trainer, ExpertRating Certified Personal Trainer, and Certified Sport Nutrition Coach

Karate-Do Transportation

After School Karate-do Transportation Program is not a Day Care or an extension of the school day. It combines Karate & Self-defense. We promote positive relationships among our students and create engaging environment for children to interact with each other and provide decision making opportunities teaching them responsibility and leadership.
Our Karate Transportation Program nurtures the body, mind and spirit of every child who participates.

SCHOOLS WE SERVE

Riverview Elementary
Winthrop Charter Elementary School
Bridge Prep Academy of Riverview
Symmes Elementary School
Ippolito Elementary School
Literacy/Leadership/Technology Academy (LLT)

Affiliations

In order to provide our athletes with the best quality in KARATE, we are proudly affiliated with the most distinguished Organizations and Federations Nationally and Worldwide.