Green Mountain Shotokan Karate Club
We are Green Mountain Shotokan Karate Club, a traditional karate dojo located at the Vermont Sport & Fitness facility in Rutland County, Vermont. Our dojo welcomes students from all walks of life, regardless of whether or not they have prior experience in martial arts. Green Mountain Shotokan is led by Sensei Fernando Duran (7th Dan Black Belt) and Raul Soto (2nd Dan). We are affiliated with the Japan Karate Association (JKA) and the JKA/American Federation.
OUR DOJO FOCUSES ON:
Practical self-defense and traditional techniques (bujutsu)
Personal growth and mental discipline (budo)
Technical excellence and competitive mastery (kyogi)
Limited students per class ensure personal attention and authentic traditional training.
instructors
fernando duran
7th Degree Black Belt
Chief Instructor
Internationally recognized Shotokan instructor, certified by the Japan Karate Association (JKA). Former Vice Chief Instructor of JKA Shotokan Karate Do Venezuela.
raul soto
2nd degree JKA
MemberJKA/AF (Japan Karate Association / American Federation).
Assistant Instructor at Green Mountain Shotokan Karate Club, Vermont.
Our Programs
Our dojo is located in Rutland, Vermont. We offer classes tailored to all levels, for both children and adults. Our instructors are also available for private coaching. We regularly attend competitions in the New England area and invite students of all skill levels to join us and learn the art and benefits of Shotokan Karate.
Children’s classes
Discipline, confidence, coordination, basic self-defense.
adult classes
Traditional Shotokan Karate, fitness, self-defense, and character development.
private coaching
Personalized coaching for technical mastery or competition preparation.
Contact Us
Please use the form below to get in touch.
You can also email us directly at greenmountainshotokankaratevt@gmail.com or call (786)832-0714