Shihan Joseph Claycomb
Shihan Joseph Claycomb is a 7th degree Black belt in Shotokan Karate directly from Japan, a 4th Degree in Kanzen Ryu Karate, a 4th Degree in Kobudo (Okinawan Weapons), the first ever Machida Karate certified. He also a Certified Fitness Kickboxing Instructor and Sensei Michael "SUGARBOMB" Claycomb's Fighter
HEAD COACH as well as the former BAHRAIN NATIONAL KARATE TEAM's CO-HEAD COACH in 1996-7.
HEAD COACH as well as the former BAHRAIN NATIONAL KARATE TEAM's CO-HEAD COACH in 1996-7.
Currently Mr. Claycomb is under the direct tutelage of Master Toshiatsu Sasaki (8th Dan) who is the President of Japan Karate-do Maruyoshikai Organization - JMKO
He Began his martial arts journey at the age of seven and has trained internationally & locally and has been privileged to have trained with many high-ranking instructors and some of the best traditional martial artists in the world.
Mr. Claycomb has also studied a variety martial arts such as Kung Fu, Tae Kwon do, Judo, Boxing and Okinawan Karate Styles of Kanzen ryu, Shito ryu & Goju ryu.
As a Competitor, Mr. Claycomb has extensive experience at Local, Regional and National level in the USA and he has international competition experience in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.
As a coach, he is the Former National Karate Team Coach of the Kingdom of Bahrain during the mid 90's.
Shihan Claycomb enjoys teaching practical NO NON-SENSE Self Defense techniques with a Combative mentality in all of his classes.
Currently, he is the Chief instructor at Claycomb Academy of Martial Arts in Fontana, CA and the HEAD coach and trainer of the Claycomb KARATE MMA/fighter Team.
His main Passion is teaching Traditional Karate to his students to pass along his experience and the positive values he has benefitted from in his martial arts career.
Mr. Claycomb has also studied a variety martial arts such as Kung Fu, Tae Kwon do, Judo, Boxing and Okinawan Karate Styles of Kanzen ryu, Shito ryu & Goju ryu.
As a Competitor, Mr. Claycomb has extensive experience at Local, Regional and National level in the USA and he has international competition experience in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.
As a coach, he is the Former National Karate Team Coach of the Kingdom of Bahrain during the mid 90's.
Shihan Claycomb enjoys teaching practical NO NON-SENSE Self Defense techniques with a Combative mentality in all of his classes.
Currently, he is the Chief instructor at Claycomb Academy of Martial Arts in Fontana, CA and the HEAD coach and trainer of the Claycomb KARATE MMA/fighter Team.
His main Passion is teaching Traditional Karate to his students to pass along his experience and the positive values he has benefitted from in his martial arts career.