Monthly Archives: September 2018

Karate Fitness Class begins Tuesday!

Our first class of the fall semester for Campus Recreation’s Fitness & Wellness program kicks off on Tuesday the 25th!  We’ll be in Room7 of IM Building from 7:30-9PM.  After entering IM Building, you will find Room7 on the lower level.

Remember to bring your PSU ID or Campus Rec Membership pass.  To participate in the class, you will need to pre-register for it.  Class size is limited, but space is still available.

https://pennstatecampusrec.org/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=991e87d7-7396-433b-8fde-5c93a89e8316&semesterId=d8308e0d-18bd-4499-8762-46458e5aa083

Master Shimabuku’s 110th Birthday!

島袋龍夫

Over a century ago, in the small village of Chan, on a small island in the south pacific, a boy was born. One day he would become a Karate Master whose art would reach beyond the shores of Okinawa and spread across the globe.

“Dragon Man” of Isshin Ryu, Shimabuku Tatsuo Sensei
(September 19, 1908 – May 30, 1975)

Karate Fitness Class – Registration Open

Isshin Ryu Karate will be offered at University Park campus this fall as part of the Penn State Campus Recreation’s Fitness & Wellness instructional fitness classes.  Registration is now open.  There is a cap of 40 students for the fall semester.

https://pennstatecampusrec.org/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=991e87d7-7396-433b-8fde-5c93a89e8316&semesterId=d8308e0d-18bd-4499-8762-46458e5aa083

The Isshin Ryu instructional fitness class registration is open to all Penn State students, and faculty/staff/community-members with Penn State Recreation Memberships*.  You must be registered for the class to participate.  Remember to bring your PSU ID or Recreation Membership pass.  No previous experience is required.

https://studentaffairs.psu.edu/campusrec/membership-access

This 90min class meets on in IM Bldg on Tues/Thurs/Sun.  Tues 7:30-9:00pm, Thurs 8:30-10pm in Rm 7, and Sun 7:30-9:00pm in the Room15 (mat room).  Tentative start date 9/25.

First meeting of the PSKC special interest group

The new student club will be holding its first meeting on:

Monday 9/10
5:30 pm
103 Osmond

It will include a presentation of the 2018 Okinawa Karate International Tournament’s Opening Ceremonies including Okinawan Karate history, music/dance/cultural demonstrations.

Contact Ian James Wietecha-Reiman for more information: ivw5030@psu.edu

A schedule for the Isshin Ryu Karate classes offered through Campus Recreation’s Fitness & Wellness program will be announced in the near future.

Fall Karate Schedule TBA!

We’re getting a lot of great interest in Karate classes this fall!

Penn State Karate will be offered among the Penn State Campus Recreation programs.  A fall 2018 schedule and additional information will be announced soon.

Keep our website bookmarked and check back periodically for updates.