ska.orgShotokan Karate of America – The original nonprofit organization teaching traditional karate in Amer

Shotokan Karate of America The original nonprofit organization teaching traditional karate in America since 1956 Home About Glossary History of Shotokan Lineage Before 1900 1900–1945 1946–1954 1955–1959 1960s Who We Are Master Funakoshi Tsutomu Ohshima SKA Special Training Nisei Week Karate Exhibition & Tournament Contact Us Join SKA How to Begin Find a Dojo Benefits of Karate Practice Contact Us Find a Dojo News (Members Only) Authentic, Traditional Karate for the Mind, Body & Spirit Who We Are Shotokan Karate of America (SKA) is a nonprofit organization teaching traditional karate-do in the United States since 1956 (most Americans had never even heard of karate in 1956). Because of SKA’s strong resolve to offer high-quality martial […] Benefits of Karate Practice Karate practice strengthens the mind, develops composure, a clearer thought process, deeper insight into one’s mental capabilities, and more self-confidence. It strengthens the entire body, improves coordination, quickens reflexes, builds stamina and overall health. How to Begin Locate the SKA dojo (school) nearest you to observe a practice. Each dojo determines its own affordable practice fee, depending on location and expenses. In SKA there are no contracts to commit to, so beginners are able to explore karate training without pressure. Lineage Karate’s pre-history can be traced back to Daruma (aka Bodhidharma), founder of Zen Buddhism in Western India. Daruma is said to have introduced Buddhism into China somewhere around the year 500 CE, incorporating spiritual and […] Find a Dojo Where can you find us? Here’s the most current map and information about SKA Dojos in the USA plus International Organizations affiliated with founder Tsutomu Ohshima. Contact the one nearest you and get started today! Tsutomu Ohshima Tsutomu Ohshima is the founder of Shotokan Karate of America (SKA). He was Shihan (Chief Instructor) of SKA and recognized as chief instructor of many other international Shotokan organizations until August, 2018 when, at the age […] SKA Special Training Special Training has come down to us from martial artists of the past who sought a way to put their mental and physical powers to a test by calling upon their innermost strengths–strengths that you will realize you also possess after this intensive training experience. Indeed, to put ourselves into hardship, to push ourselves … Glossary Japanese karate terminology is frequently used during practices. Our glossary provides brief audio recordings giving pronunciation and each term is defined. Special tips are also provided – for example, when “Sensei” is used as an honorific, it is attached to the end of the person’s family name, e.g. Ohshima Sensei (not Sensei Ohshima). Nisei Week Karate Exhibition & Tournament SKA’s Nisei Week Karate Exhibition & Tournament is the oldest karate demonstration in the United States. Every August, karate practitioners from dojos throughout the U.S. and abroad gather at Caltech’s Braun Athletic Center in Pasadena, […] As an Amazon Associate, SKA earns from qualifying purchases SKA National Headquarters 222 S. Hewitt Street, Room 7 Los Angeles, CA 90012 USA Phone: +1-213-437-0988 Copyright © 2020 Shotokan Karate of America • All Rights Reserved • Privacy Policy • Contact Us • Log in...