Before finishing up the fall semester in 106 White Bldg, we recognized Nakoa’s efforts and progress with a promotion to Kukyu. 
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Final two classes in 106!
The fall 2017 semester will be ending soon. The last two classes in our 106 White Building dojo will be this week (12/5 & 12/7). The time to strike is when the opportunity presents itself.
Free Beginner Karate Class at Schlow Library today 2-3PM!
Take a break from holiday shopping. Burn off some turkey-day excess. Join us today (11/25/17) from 2-3 PM at Schlow Library in the Downsborough Community Room for a free beginners Karate class. It is open to community members 16 & older.
https://www.schlowlibrary.org/events/free-introductory-karate-classes-1
Congratulations Sensei Gabel!
Sensei Gabel, 3rd Dan, recently earned her Isshin Ryu Instructor’s License.
Congratulations to our new Sandans!
Sensei Hite, Sensei Faust, Sensei Dute, Sensei Defibaugh, Sensei Decker & Sensei Auman.
Sandan is 3rd degree in our Black Belt rank system. At Sandan the student is deemed capable of teaching independently as a teacher.
Congratulations on your kyu promotions!
Congratulations to Nicarra, Mardy, Shawn & Chris (not pictured) on your recent promotions to Kukyu, Liz on your promotion to Shichikyu, and Ian on your promotion to Gokyu.
空手の日 – Karate Day – October 25th
Video from a 2014 Karate Day exhibition. Approximately 1000 Okinawan practitioners gathered at the Tambus Square for a Karate Day memorial event.
You can see clips of Master Tsuyoshi Uechi with some Isshin Ryu students around the 39min mark.
Congratulations!
Congratulations to Dr. Hsiao-Hui Yang on achieving her Nidan!
島袋 龍夫 Tatsuo Shimabuku Embu Taikai
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.
On Tuesday, September 19th, the Penn State Karate Club will celebrate the birth of Tatsuo Shimabuku (9/19/1908) with a special presentation of Isshin Ryu Karate and an introduction to Okinawa, the birthplace of Karate. Audience members will be invited to participate in some self-defense applications following the demonstration.
This Embu Taikai (martial arts demonstration) will begin at:
7:30PM in 106 White Building on Tuesday the 19th.
Remember to bring your PSU student ID, it is required to access White Building.
Fall 2017 Semester Starts Monday, August 21st
Returning & interested Penn State students need to complete the 2017-2018 Club Sports participation-agreement and registration process to become involved with the Penn State Karate Club.
Visit the Penn State Club Sports website link below and look on the left side for:
New Members
All new club members must fill out a 2017-2018 Participation Agreement in order to participate in a Club Sport.
http://sites.psu.edu/clubsports/