In order to give our dojo members the best possible training options, we are continuing to offer all our classes over Zoom in addition to having the dojo physically available as well. We currently offer 19 classes/week and will soon be adding more. We have a large monitor, condenser microphone, high-quality HD webcam, new computer […]
As I have explained to quite a few people over the years, I think the “Dojo Kun” is a very important thing. These ethical guidelines of Shotokan are basically the core of my “personal religion.” I try to live by the concepts described within this code of ethics. I have spent quite a bit of […]
Registration is now OPEN for our popular summer camp for kids. Offering just three weeks in July. Please note that this camp is TENTATIVE, due to limitations as per county officials. For more info, see here: https://www.svkarate.com/karate-summer-camp/
Friends and family welcome. Bring a snack…and a pillow if you want. we will be watching the movies from the floor as it is projected onto the wall.
Friends and family welcome. Bring a snack…and a pillow if you want. we will be watching the movie from the floor as it is projected onto the wall.
Sensei Brodeur has been studying Shotokan since 1982 and has a long history of tournament successes and extensive training in traditional Shotokan with Ubl Sensei and others. For more, please see: http://ecole.shotokan-canada.com/dojos/budokan/professeurs-et-senseis/guy-brodeur Seminar will be Saturday, August 31, 1-3pm. It will be open to adults and teens of all levels but focusing on mostly brown […]
Judge/Referee Clinic Sunday, February 10, 12:00-2:30pm. This clinic will be helpful for all levels. Are you a competitor interested in learning more about the rules and calls? A new black belt, interested in getting into judging? An experienced judge who wants to review and compare notes with others? No matter which applies to you, this […]
This Saturday we are doing Heian Godan (平安五段), the fifth kata in our regular syllabus. The Heian kata came to Japan from Okinawa, where Funakoshi Sensei gave them their Japanese name. Heian means “peace and safety.” These kata were developed from the advanced kata to play the same role we use them for today: as a gateway […]
As some of our older members know, our dojo was affiliated with Shotokan Karate-Do International for many years. Our dojo’s Chief Instructor, Sensei Jon Keeling, started his Karate training in this organization in 1982 and spent several years training with the organization’s Chief Instructor, Sensei Masataka Mori in the 1980s. Upon the formation of our […]
