Eric H. receives his Black Belt and David S. jr (Shota) receives his Green Belt. Well deserved!
Jun 18, 2022
After our meditation period of our Karate practice, Sensei Gary shared a conversation of a friend in reference to the daily stresses brought about by interations of work, family, and current events. These stresses can affect the mental health of in a cummulative and...
Oct 30, 2021
Today, we had an enlightening visit with Sensei Ken Yamada. During the 1st half of Sensei Gary's class, we trained in our usual ritual that includes: Cleaning the floor of the Dojo Stretching Calistenics Strengthening Blocks Strikes Kicks For the 2nd half of class...
Oct 2, 2021
After a period of zoom-only classes, we resumed training with appropriate precautions as COVID-19 restrictions lifted
Oct 2, 2019
In 2019, David Baldridge spent several months in Japan, Tibet, and Okinawa. The link below are notes from David's 4 week journey to Okinawa to study Okinawan Te. The photo below is Yoshimatsu Akamine Sensei, age 76. He is a direct student of Hohan Soken Sensei. Click...
Nov 24, 2018
Eric H. received his Brown Belt, Joe C. received his Black Belt in Shorin-Ryu, David B, Steve M, and Stuart N. received their Black Belts.
Aug 9, 2018
Today, we had the good fortune of having Rick Ishikawa present some basic Escrima and Knife training. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbThdI4JlSk Basic defense against a knife, armed with a stick. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7QPllAJuRA Knife block with counter #1...
Jun 23, 2018
Sensei Ken traveled from Berkeley CA (Live Oak Park Karate) to train with us. Class time was set aside for Sensei Ken to demonstrate and discuss Pinan Shodan and Naihanchi Shodan katas. Sensei Ken stepped through the Katas and explained some components such as stances...