We don't just teach Karate — we build their future.
We empower students to protect themselves and implement lifelong discipline.
"A father and daughter united by the same belt, the same discipline, the same dream."
OUR INSTRUCTORS
Sensei Behzad Yaghoubian
Sensei Behzad Yaghoubian has dedicated his life to the art of Karate, achieving international recognition as both an elite competitor and a professional coach.
Sensei Homa Yaghoubian
Sensei Homa Yaghoubian is an International Karate Champion whose dedication to the art inspires students of all ages.
TRAINING PROGRAMS
Children's Karate (Ages 5–12)
We don't just teach technique — we build character, confidence, and discipline that shapes their entire future.
Adult Karate & Competition
Kata, Kumite, and competitive conditioning under International Championship-level coaching.
Self-Defense & Conditioning
Practical self-protection skills combined with martial arts bodybuilding for peak readiness.
GALLERY
SCIENTIFIC HUB
Bruises, Blood Vessels and Why Some Karateka Heal Faster Than Others
Kumite leaves marks. What you eat between sessions changes how fast those marks fade, and how much a light contact turns into a deep bruise in the first place.
Read More ↗Sports Psychology · 7 minIf You See a Weapon: What Actually Changes
A knife or gun in a confrontation changes the decision, not just the danger. Here is how to think clearly when a weapon is visible, and why compliance is usually the safest response.
Read More ↗Sports Psychology · 7 minStarting Karate After Retirement: What Changes at 60 and Beyond
Retirement brings free weekday mornings and a gap where colleagues used to be. Here is an honest look at starting karate at 60 or later in Kartal — what your body can and cannot expect, and why the social side often matters more than the belt.
Read More ↗Kata Analysis · 7 minThe Knee That Drifts Inward: What Kata Kicks Reveal About Tracking
In kata, nobody is pushing back, so a knee that caves inward on a kick goes unnoticed for months. Here is why it happens and how to catch it before it becomes the shape your body defaults to.
Read More ↗Biomechanics · 7 minWhen There's More Than One: How Position Changes Everything
Facing more than one person changes the entire problem. Here is how position, movement and exits work differently when you cannot rely on outrunning or out-fighting a single opponent.
Read More ↗Sports Psychology · 6 minWalking Into Your First Adult Class When Everyone Else Already Has a Belt
The white belt in a room full of colored ones is the biggest reason adults put off starting karate. Here is what that first class is actually like, and why the gap closes faster than you expect.
Read More ↗Videos coming soon
Begin Your Journey
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Yakacık Sports Club
AddressSpor Cd. No:4Cumhuriyet Mahallesi, 34876 Kartal, IstanbulTRTuesday & Saturday (all ages) · 18:00 – 19:00 · Adults: Thursday · 18:00 – 19:00