Spokane Karate and Jiu-Jitsu Academy of Liberty Lake

Spokane Karate and Jiu-Jitsu Academy of Liberty Lake is a martial arts school in Liberty Lake, WA, located at 2324 E Euclid Ave Suite 101. The academy offers Goju-Ryu Karate, Jiu-Jitsu, and Iaijutsu classes for both children and adults. Junior programs serve students aged 7 to 12, focusing on concentration, self-esteem, manners, safety, respect, and self-discipline to help children excel in the classroom. Adult programs are open to individuals 13 years and older, teaching traditional Goju-Ryu techniques, self-defense, and flexibility training. The school provides instruction from beginning levels through black belt.

The head instructor, Sensei Gene Villa, began his martial arts training in 1963 at the age of five under his father, a third-degree black belt in judo. He later studied Shotokan karate, Kenpo karate, Thai kickboxing, and Chinese Wushu before finding his primary discipline in Goju-Ryu in 1977. In 1990, he began training under Master Morio Higaonna, a Saiko Shihan or Supreme Master in the Goju-Ryu lineage. Under Higaonna's guidance, Sensei Villa has become one of the most respected Goju-Ryu instructors in the United States. He currently holds the rank of Hachidan, an 8th degree black belt. The school’s curriculum is rooted in the philosophy of Goju-Ryu, which emphasizes balance and harmony, combining hard and soft techniques derived from the Naha-Te style of Okinawa.

The academy holds a perfect 5.00 rating from customers who have reviewed it. This positive feedback reflects the experience of students participating in the school's structured programs for both youth and adults.

Spokane Karate and Jiu-Jitsu Academy of Liberty Lake provides dedicated Goju-Ryu and Jiu-Jitsu instruction in Liberty Lake, serving students from age 7 through adulthood with a curriculum grounded in traditional Okinawan lineage.