About

About Shen Dragon

Students who practice martial arts will discover new energy, vitality, motivation and confidence.

Emerging from a long period of history in the East, Karate was a system of self-defense and ultimately self-preservation. It was the difference of life and death. It was then and is now, a way of life. We approach our martial arts in the same way, with the importance of training and dedication to the principles of respect, humility and compassion.Our Classes

Master Otto & Sensei Celine

Owners, Shen Dragon Karate Dojo

Build Character & Confidence

Students who practice martial arts will discover new energy, vitality, motivation and confidence. This has a direct positive effect on your academics, work, relationships, and communication with others and with life in general. Martial art training is challenging, but the results equal the effort. Martial Arts develop; discipline, character, dignity, loyalty, honor and a sense of pride in accomplishments.Our Classes

Japanese Tea Bushido Ceremony

Tea ceremony filmed and edited by Mango Media in St. Thomas.

Traditional Japanese Tea/Bushido Ceremony that I performed for my recent Shodans, who tested on 10/10/2020. It was filmed in St. Thomas, VI. The ceremony was for all of us, was a deep reflection of their journey through the Kyu ranks to Shodan, and for me the deepest honor and gratitude to be their teacher.

They each reached the deepest respect, honor, and meaning of a true warrior. They are all very capable well trained Black Belts. But they gave up themselves to the deepest meaning of reflection and honor in the moments during the Ceremony.

To me, this is the True Path of Martial Artist. I had the great honor to serve tea to my long-time friend Grandmaster Ed Hartzell. I reflected on our long friendship, brotherhood, and training over the years. I hope you enjoy viewing this short video, as much as I do.

Shodans: Wilston Wilito Wheatley, John Attias, Celine Otto, Lee Harthman, Ehren Hendersen, Monica Bryan and Junior Black Belt, Rashell Machuca

Our Instructors

Grand Master Otto

Owner, Grandmaster

History of Grand Master Jerry Otto Grand Master Jerry Otto began studying martial arts as a teenager in 1965-66 while living in Taiwan and practiced a local Chinese Kung Fu style in a small village on Yamingshan Mountain. After returning

Bryan Otto

Yo Dan Sensei – Associate Partner

Yo Dan Sensei – Associate PartnerBryan Otto Sensei Bryan started karate at the age of 8 years old. He was a successful competitor from the kid’s divisions, through adult blackbelt divisions, winning hundreds of awards in both nationally and internationally