
Hanshi, Armando Colbourne : The American Tigers Karate Dojo is the opportunity of a lifetime. Our school has been spreading Martial Arts in our community since 1995. We are dedicated in providing a safe and family-oriented Martial Arts experience for students of all ages. Our Mission is to foster self-improvement and personal development through focused training. We promote physical fitness and positive social interaction in a courteous and fun atmosphere. Our greatest responsibility is to instill in our students a sense of discipline and a code of ethics to inspire them to lead exemplary lives as leaders in the community. Students and enthusiasts of Martial Arts have many reasons for their interest in this and other Martial Arts styles. Some are drawn to physical fitness and weight-loss aspects of training. Others seek to add discipline and self-control to their lives. While still others are concerned about safety and self-defense. Whether you are interested in our programs for mental or physical wellbeing The American Karate Dojo offers a
Number of programs that will fit your developmental needs and your busy schedule as well.
Armando Colbourne is the founder of The American Tigers Karate Dojo He is married for 30 years to Winnie Colbourne they have 5 remarkable children, Jovanca, Monica, Kevin, Armando Jr. and Katrina. 8 wonderful grandchildren Jordan, DeAngelo, Kiarra, Anissa, Kayla, Alex, Kevin Jr. and Maxwell.
Sensei Colbourne began his Martial Arts Studies in 1969 at the Untouchables Butokukai in Brooklyn, New York as a student of William Louie the Founder of Chinese American Goju.
In 1975 Sensei Colbourne joined the United States Air Force and taught Karate in Texas, Mississippi and Alaska.
In 1980 He moved to Miami, Florida, and opened his first civilian Dojo at the Opa-locka Airport Park.
In 1995 he opened his first Commercial Dojo at the Westside plaza.
Hanshi Colbourne became a Commissioned Career Sensei in 1997 and a personal Student of Grand Master Peter Urban Founder of USA Goju.
During 2003 – 2007 he taught Karate at the Aikido Center of Miami and on July 1st 2007, the Training Hall moved to his present location.
In 2014 he was promoted to 9th Dan Hanshi by his instructor, Sinclair Thorne.
Through the years he has studied the following Arts: Sanuces Ju Jitsu, Tae kwon Do, Brazilian Ju Jitsu, Aikido, Shuri Goju, Okinawan Shu ryu, Chinese kenpo.
American Tiger Karate provides classes for children and adults. Private classes are taught by appointment only. Special black belt courses and continuing education certifications.
Mr. Colbourne is on the Board of Directors, as well as a tournament promoter for the National Karate and Kung Fu Olympia Games. Senior Master of The Pan-American Goju Ryu Association, and a member in good standing of the Society of Harmonious Fists.
Greatest accomplishment: Strong stable of Black Belts in and out of the Martial Arts, 100% college graduation ratio, exemplary members of their communities
Number of programs that will fit your developmental needs and your busy schedule as well.
Armando Colbourne is the founder of The American Tigers Karate Dojo He is married for 30 years to Winnie Colbourne they have 5 remarkable children, Jovanca, Monica, Kevin, Armando Jr. and Katrina. 8 wonderful grandchildren Jordan, DeAngelo, Kiarra, Anissa, Kayla, Alex, Kevin Jr. and Maxwell.
Sensei Colbourne began his Martial Arts Studies in 1969 at the Untouchables Butokukai in Brooklyn, New York as a student of William Louie the Founder of Chinese American Goju.
In 1975 Sensei Colbourne joined the United States Air Force and taught Karate in Texas, Mississippi and Alaska.
In 1980 He moved to Miami, Florida, and opened his first civilian Dojo at the Opa-locka Airport Park.
In 1995 he opened his first Commercial Dojo at the Westside plaza.
Hanshi Colbourne became a Commissioned Career Sensei in 1997 and a personal Student of Grand Master Peter Urban Founder of USA Goju.
During 2003 – 2007 he taught Karate at the Aikido Center of Miami and on July 1st 2007, the Training Hall moved to his present location.
In 2014 he was promoted to 9th Dan Hanshi by his instructor, Sinclair Thorne.
Through the years he has studied the following Arts: Sanuces Ju Jitsu, Tae kwon Do, Brazilian Ju Jitsu, Aikido, Shuri Goju, Okinawan Shu ryu, Chinese kenpo.
American Tiger Karate provides classes for children and adults. Private classes are taught by appointment only. Special black belt courses and continuing education certifications.
Mr. Colbourne is on the Board of Directors, as well as a tournament promoter for the National Karate and Kung Fu Olympia Games. Senior Master of The Pan-American Goju Ryu Association, and a member in good standing of the Society of Harmonious Fists.
Greatest accomplishment: Strong stable of Black Belts in and out of the Martial Arts, 100% college graduation ratio, exemplary members of their communities