looking for a new opportunity for you or your family?
Come train with us at our new location at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai’i starting June 2nd! Class times are:
Mondays: 5:30pm-6:30pm
Saturdays: 12:30pm-1:30pm
Why Karate?
There's a lot of great benefits to karate! You can:
Build discipline and get good at goal setting!
Become stronger, tougher, and more flexible!
Learn self-defense!
Become part of a community and make more friends!
From the instructor
Hi there! I’m Ryan Layman. I’ve been training in martial arts for well-over twenty years. I have experience in Tae Kwon Do, Aikido, Judo, Kendo, Tai Chi, boxing, and finally settled on Kyokushin Karate, which I’ve been doing since 2010.
Kyokushin was a good choice for me because I was looking for something both traditional yet practical at the time. I’ve competed internationally, including at the So-Kyokushin World Championship in 2016. I also speak Japanese, and have done so for over 21 years.
While Kyokushin has a reputation for rigorous training, I have a background in education, and have a curriculum and methodology that incorporates any background, former experience, and skill level! I hope you’ll give us a try!
What people are saying
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I am a current student at Aranami Dojo, we learn different techniques, katas, and we learn how to spar as well. All these things build your endurance, teaches you self-defense as well as traditional dojo etiquette. Ryan sensei is a very good teacher who is patient, understanding and knowledgable. The karate moves that we learn are taught in Japanese, so it is a perfect fit for those who want to learn the language. It is definitely worth it to study karate here under Ryan sensei, whether it is for self-defense or to broaden your horizon.
Tram, Student
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I have had the pleasure of knowing Ryan Layman for many years. He is a intelligent and kind individual. Ryan has been trained in Kyokushin Karate by some of the best Kyokushin Karate instructors in the world. As a result he is very skilled in this martial art with excellent technique. Ryan is fluent in Japanese which gives him a unique insight into Karate and the culture of Japan. Ryan is a natural teacher. He is patient and will adapt to the student in order to overcome any challenges. Karate training helps with keeping a healthy mind and body and the benifits of training will extend into all other aspects of your life. I highly recommend the Aranami Dojo to anyone who might be interested in Karate no matter their age. Its never too late to begin your training!
Jarvis Thompson, Sensei
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Sensei Ryan is a master who is passionate about teaching karate and is fluent in Japanese, and is able to teach everyone from small children to adults in a way that suits them. My children are learning karate forms, kumite, and etiquette, which I am very grateful for.
Fumito, Parent
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Here you can study with a teacher who loves and diligently follows budo! At the recommendation of a friend, I began bringing my son and daughter to class here. Ryan is kind in his instruction to each and every student, teaching in a harmonious environment with the occasional addition of humor. With my kids living abroad, I had given up hope that they would learn traditional budo, so I was overjoyed to provide them this opportunity. Here you can find a warm dojo with the teacher’s character! If you are going to study karate in Hawai’i, I definitely recommend!
Miyuki, Parent
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My son and I have been attending Aranami Dojo for about a year now, and it has truly been a wonderful experience for both of us. Sensei Ryan is incredibly professional and demonstrates a remarkable level of patience with all his students. His teaching style ensures that everyone feels included in the class, making it a welcoming environment where no one is left out or feels behind. The dojo is a perfect place for anyone interested in learning self-defense or simply looking to get in shape. The classes are well-structured and cater to various skill levels, which has made our journey enjoyable and fulfilling. I wholeheartedly recommend Aranami Dojo to anyone seeking a supportive and skill-building martial arts experience!
Jason, Student and Parent
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My two boys love training with Ryan-sensei! He’s fluent in both Japanese and English, which is perfect for my bilingual children. He’s great with kids, balancing discipline and encouragement through this traditional practice. The class follows Kyokushin-style karate, so there’s real striking involved, making it a great way for kids to build strength and confidence. It’s a very popular class—so I almost don’t want to recommend it too much, or we might lose our spot! But truly, it’s a fantastic experience with a great teacher and great energy.
Erika, Parent
So What’s the offer?
I’m glad you asked! We’re opening a new location at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai’i. And we’re having a grand opening! Here’s the details:
Start Date: June 2nd, 2025.
Offer: $40 off your first payment at checkout. You also get a free uniform per person enrolled in your household, valued at $65.00 each!
Not convinced yet? Well, if you’re confident in your commitment to martial arts, you’re in luck! You can save even more money, as much as 33% off from the monthly price, when you sign up for one of our annual plans!
Oh, you also get a free uniform per enrolled student, which is valued at $65.00 off of our website.
If you sign up one person for just one month with $40 off and a free $65 uniform, you’re looking at an offer valued at $140 for only $35! That’s not even counting the savings you’d see on one of our annual plans, or by enrolling a second family member!
What’s the catch, you ask?
That’s a great question. To keep our class sizes at the optimal size, we’ve limited this offer to the first 20 families that sign up before June 30th, 2025.
*Note: If you enroll prior to June 1st, your renewal date will be manually changed to July 1st, 2025, or June 1st, 2026 afterwards, depending on the term of your enrollment. This way you’re not paying for the period prior to the grand opening date.
