TAIFU SHOI KARATE DO is a family owned and operated dojo that has been located in the North Miami Beach area since 1999. Sensei Javier A. Vazquez has over 30 years combined experience in the martial arts and currently holds a fifth degree black belt. His wife, Mildred Vazquez, has received child care and development training and is working towards a degree in child care. Together they provide a safe, caring, environment where children can complete their homework, get exercise while learning valuable lessons, gain social skills and self confidence with the goal of becoming good citizens for our future.