Author Archives: Sensei Koszarsky

PSU Students Can Join PSKC Online

It’s a simple two step online process for PSU students join the Penn State Karate Club this year.

  1. Login with your PSU account at OrgCentral and click JOIN:
    https://orgcentral.psu.edu/organization/pennstatekarate
  2. Complete the waiver form (enter “Dalal Malallah” as Club President and “Penn State Karate Club” as the club name):
    https://orgcentral.psu.edu/submitter/form/start/548989

Contact President Malallah (dxm664@psu.edu) with any questions regarding the online registration process.

Karate for Kids

We often get asked if we have classes for children. The short answer is no. The Penn State Karate Club is for adults attending Penn State University. PSU prohibits children from joining student clubs.

Children are welcome to attend our public demonstration events with their parents though. These demonstrations will often include an audience participation follow-along.

For parents and children interested in the martial arts, there are several options available in the local community. Below are a few.

Ueshiro Okinawan Family Karate Dojo (State College, PA)
http://familykarateclub.com/

YMCA of Centre County
https://www.ymcaofcentrecounty.org/

Young’s Tae Kwon Do (Bellefonte, PA)
https://www.youngtkd.com/

Chaar’s Tae Kwon Do (State College, PA)
https://www.chaartkd.com/

Masking Indoors

Due to rising COVID cases, Penn State will require indoor masking at University Park beginning May 31st. Remember to bring a mask to Karate. Bring two if you want to swap a sweaty mask for a dry one. Anti-fog sprays can be helpful if you wear glasses. Washing glassy with soapy water may also help reduce fogging.

For more information about COVID and safety requirements at Penn State, visit:
https://virusinfo.psu.edu/university-status/