Welcome Back PSU Students!

Starting on 8/30/26, Fall Semester Karate Classes will be held:
Sundays & Wednesdays
4 – 6PM
232 HUB
Additional days & times TBA.

Look for the Penn State Karate Club table at the Student Involvement Fair on Tuesday, September 1st from Noon-5PM on the HUB lawn (weather permitting).

2026 All Isshinryu National Championships

• Kata, Kobudo, and Kumite for all ages and all ranks
• Grand Champion Black Belt Divisions
• Register in advance, or at the door

Tournament Rules:
https://www.marcumsmartialarts.com/tournament-rules.html

For more information:
https://www.marcumsmartialarts.com/tournaments–events.html

The State Games of America

The State Games of America is an Olympic-style sports festival featuring athletes from across the nation. The events are being held in State College, PA from July 24 – August 2, 2026.
Hosted by the Keystone State Games.
Powered by the National Congress of State Games.
https://stategames.org/

Karate was a late addition to the events, but PSKC was still able to get some representation in. Karate competition was held at the Nittany Valley Sports Centre on July 26th.

Congratulations to Everyone at IWKA 2026

“This historic tournament marks the first-ever IWKA Direct Tournament in India, bringing the authentic spirit of Isshinryu Karate to the subcontinent.”
Held at the Montfort Indoor Stadium in Mylapore, Chennai, India.
Organized by Born to Fight School of Martial Arts.

Passing of Isshin-Ryu’s creator, 1975 May 30.


Isshin Ryu Karate’s founder Shimabuku 島袋 was born in Chan village on September 19,1908, Meiji 41 – year of the “Monkey”.  His given Okinawan name was “Kana” and his given Japanese name was “Shinkichi“.  As an adult, he chose the name “Tatsuo” – 龍夫 Dragon Man. He studied Karate under Okinawan Masters Kyan Chotoku 喜屋武 朝徳, Miyagi Chojun 宮城 長順 and Motobu Choki 本部 朝基. He further pursued Kobudo training with Master Taira Shinken 平 信賢. Shimabuku combined their teachings with his insights to form his own style. On January 15th, 1956, he announced the name of his style as Isshin Ryu 一心流, One-Heart Way. Isshin Ryu’s Dragon Man passed away on May 30th, 1975. His Karate lives on.

JSA Matsuri 2026

On Sunday the 14th, members of PSKC participated in the Japanese Student Association’s annual Matsuri Festival in Alumni Hall. Demonstrations included Karate & Kobudo forms, applications, board breaking, and an audience participation session introducing Fukyugata Ni.

Thank you JSA for organizing the spring festival for everyone and inviting PSKC to participate.