Maywood Karate

Joseph Chekanoff -

Webflow Website for Traditional Okinawan Martial Arts

Maywood Karate has been offering the best in Traditional Okinawan Martial Arts instruction for over 30 years. Under the leadership of Head Instructor Sensei Mason Senak, the dojo emphasizes self-defense, fitness, leadership, self-esteem, and concentration. After facing challenges with a malware-infected website, Maywood Karate turned to Chek Creative for a rapid website development solution built on Webflow. The site now showcases their classes, instructors, and rich history, helping them attract new students and continue their tradition of excellence.

Website Type: Webflow
Purpose: To create a secure, functional website for Maywood Karate that highlights their unique martial arts curriculum and services.

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Challenges

Maywood Karate's website had been compromised by malware, resulting in a security breach and an outdated site. Key challenges included:

  • Security Issues: The old site was infected with malware, which affected the user experience and reputation.
  • Outdated Design: The previous website didn’t effectively showcase the dojo's offerings or provide a clear path for new students to learn about classes.
  • Class Information: They needed a website that could easily display class schedules, instructor details, and their traditional Okinawan martial arts curriculum.

The solution required a rapid development turnaround and a secure, modern website that would help the dojo continue to grow.

Our Approach

Chek Creative quickly transitioned Maywood Karate to a Webflow-based site, enabling faster deployment and better functionality. The design focused on showcasing the dojo’s rich heritage in Okinawan Shorin-Ryu Shido Kan while modernizing the user experience for potential students.

Key Decisions:

  • Webflow Development: We chose Webflow for its rapid development capabilities and flexibility in design, ensuring the site could be up and running quickly.
  • Clear Class Structure: The site was designed to clearly display class offerings, instructor information, and schedule, making it easy for prospective students to get started.
  • Traditional Okinawan Focus: The design incorporated elements that reflected the dojo's long-standing connection to Okinawan martial arts traditions.

Tools & Integrations:

  • Webflow for building the site.
  • Custom Design to highlight Maywood Karate’s history and services.
  • Class Schedule & Instructor Info integration.

Design & User Experience

The design focused on creating a modern and secure website that aligned with the traditional roots of Maywood Karate while ensuring a smooth user experience:

  • Secure & Functional: The new site is malware-free and secure, offering visitors peace of mind while browsing.
  • User-Friendly Navigation: The site provides clear, easy access to class schedules, instructor bios, and detailed descriptions of Maywood Karate’s offerings.
  • Responsive Design: The site was built to be fully responsive, ensuring a great experience across all devices, from desktop to mobile.

Development Process

The development process focused on quickly transitioning from the malware-infected website to a secure, functional site built on Webflow:

  • Rapid Deployment: The site was built quickly to minimize downtime and ensure the dojo could continue to serve its students.
  • Class and Instructor Pages: Detailed class pages were created to allow users to easily find relevant information about the different programs offered.
  • Modern, Clean Design: The design reflects the dojo’s tradition while incorporating modern web practices to enhance user experience and security.

Technologies & Frameworks:

  • Webflow for building the website and ensuring rapid deployment.
  • Custom Class & Instructor Pages for easy access to important information.
  • Responsive Design for accessibility across devices.

Results & Impact

The new Maywood Karate website has successfully addressed the security issues of the previous site while providing a modern, easy-to-navigate platform:

  • Improved User Experience: Visitors can easily find information about classes, instructors, and schedules, leading to better engagement and higher conversion rates.
  • Increased Trust: The secure website has restored customer trust, with users feeling confident in browsing and signing up for classes.
  • Streamlined Operations: The dojo can now easily manage and update class information, schedules, and content, making the site more efficient to operate.

Next Steps / Ongoing Improvements

Future updates will include adding video content showcasing the dojo's classes and training sessions, expanding the class offerings, and optimizing SEO to reach a wider audience.