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THE IRON CRANE TRADITION

18 years of martial arts instruction rooted in discipline and respect.

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Est. 2008

How Iron Crane Was Founded

Sensei Daniel Kimura began teaching karate in a community center in 2008 with twelve students and a dream. A 5th-degree black belt in Shotokan and a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, he wanted to bring authentic martial arts instruction to Durango.

Today Iron Crane occupies a 4,000 sq ft dojo on 8th Avenue with over 400 active students, three full-time instructors, and a competition team that travels nationally.

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Sensei Daniel Kimura teaching class
Daniel Kimura

Daniel Kimura

Head Instructor & Founder

Training & Certifications

  • 5th Dan Black Belt — Shotokan Karate (JKA)
  • BJJ Purple Belt — Gracie Lineage
  • USA Karate Certified Coach

The dojo is a mirror. What you put in is what you see reflected back.

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First class free. Ages 5 to adult. No experience required.

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