American Karate-Do-Shotokai (AKDS) is an organization committed to practicing and teaching Karate-do as taught by Master Mitsusuke Harada. The style is open to anyone with a genuine interest in learning karate, regardless of age, sex, physical abilities or previous martial arts experience. Karate just trains you to defend yourself using your own body movement. It is fun to learn, and regular training improves your fitness and flexibility as well as your concentration and dexterity. AKDS is an official 501c7 non-profit organization created for the furthering of karate-do and to improve local communities. No AKDS instructors or administrators are paid, but freely donate their time and expertise.