Hide Kato

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Karate Sensei &
Self-defense Instructor

Sensei Hide Kato is our head instructor at World Oyama Karate dojo in Nashville, TN. Sensei Hide is a former international World Oyama Karate champion and was the chief instructor at the World Oyama Karate Headquarters Dojo in Homewood, AL. Sensei Hide completed 6 years of “uchi deshi” training under Saiko Shihan where he dedicated every day and minute of his life to karate training. He is a former South Carolina police defensive tactics instructor, as well as a women’s self-defense instructor.

Sensei Hide is a patient, caring, and motivating karate instructor. He expects his students to always give their best effort, and he is honest about their growth, potential, and training results. Sensei Hide holds his students accountable, and in return he gives his students all he has to offer.