Forge Discipline, Strength & Respect
Expert instruction in Okinawan Uechi Ryu Karate for ages 7 and above and all experience levels.
SPECIAL OFFER!About Our Dojo
Step onto the mat and you'll feel it right away — Toma Dojo is more than a place to learn karate. It's a community built on traditional Okinawan values, discipline, and real personal growth.
Whether you're here to learn self-defense, compete at a high level, or simply build focus and fitness, our certified black-belt instructors guide every student — kids and adults alike — every step of the way.
Est. 2008
Serving Matthews, NC for 18 years under Sensei Philip Hoskins.
Certified Instructors
Black-belt instructors dedicated to your progress at every level.
Fully-Equipped Facility
A clean, welcoming space built for focused, quality training.
Safe & Encouraging
A respectful environment where every student is supported.
Curious what we actually teach? Learn what Uechi Ryu Karate is and why it works so well for students of any age.
Meet Your Instructor
SENSEI PHILIP HOSKINS
Principal Instructor/Owner
He began studying Uechi-Ryu karate at the age of 14 under Sensei Ray Soltis, who was a student of his own current instructor, Master Ken Washington. A practitioner and teacher of Uechi-Ryu for 18 years, he holds the rank of Godan (5th-degree black belt), which he earned during a 2023 visit to Okinawa, the birthplace of the art.
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