About Colorado Karate Club
A community rooted in the timeless values of Shotokan Karate-Do — discipline, respect, focus, and self-confidence, forged through rigorous training.
Our story
Colorado Karate Club was founded in 2005 by Sensei Willy Strohmeier in Brighton, Colorado. In 2020 we expanded to a second location in Westminster. Our mission has never changed: preserving and teaching the traditional principles of Shotokan Karate-Do. CKC isn’t just a training facility — it’s a community rooted in the timeless values of discipline, respect, focus, and self-confidence, forged through rigorous, honest training.
Traditional Shotokan lineage from Lima, Peru
Colorado Karate Club’s heritage traces to Lima, Peru through Sensei Luis Chiock Wong, who trained Sensei Willy beginning around 1977–78. Sensei Chiock competed on Peru’s National Team in the 1960s–70s (including the 1973 Pan-American Championship in Brazil) and later coached Peru’s National Team to success at the 1986 WUKO World Championships in Sydney. That lineage — real Shotokan Karate-Do, taught properly — is what we teach at CKC.
Instructors
Founder of Colorado Karate Club (2005). Trained under Sensei Luis Chiock Wong beginning around 1977–78 in Lima, Peru. Competed on Peru’s National Team with brothers Javier and Jorge, earning Gold and Silver medals in South American and Pan-American Championships in Chile and Curaçao. Later represented the U.S. National Team at the 2007 Pan-American Championships in Mexico City and earned Silver in Sparring at the 2008 U.S. Open.
Head Instructor and Program Director at the Westminster location. Began training under Sensei Willy in early 2008, started assisting in Pre-Karate in 2011, and competed in Kata and Kumite from 2011 to 2015. Earned Shodan rank and the Sensei title in 2016. Teaches Pre-Karate, Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced classes at both locations, leads the Character Development Program, mentors future instructors, and develops curriculum.
Started as a Pre-Karate student in 2012 and trained for eight years before earning his black belt alongside his brother Logan. Failed his purple-to-brown belt test and persevered — a story he draws on when teaching. Devoted to inspiring students to be the best version of themselves everywhere.
Started as a white belt in 2013. Specializes in foundational training for new students.
What we build
Show up and do the work — even when it’s hard
Learn to follow first, then to lead others
Become someone worth looking up to
Pay attention and finish what you start
Why families choose us
- Gain respect, confidence, and discipline
- Join a family-friendly positive environment
- Access highly-experienced instructors
- Find programs for all ages and skill levels