It was great to see everyone that turned out for our first class of the fall. 一心流 (Isshin Ryu) can be translated at the “One Heart Method”. Everything begins with “One” and you’ve taken your first step and showed your efforts with “Heart”. Welcome to Karate!
At the end of the evening, we concluded with a special recognition for Dalal’s progress over the summer months, awarding her the rank of Shichi Kyu. Congratulations!
We will have our first meeting of the fall 2022 semester this evening at 7PM in 232HUB. Room 232 is at the end of the hall, on the bookstore end of the building, overlooking the large open-space area. We look forward to seeing everyone!
• Wear clothes you are comfortable exercising in, that won’t restrict movement
• Wear your white Karate Gi if you have one
• Remove jewelry, watches, etc. to prevent damage and injury
• If you wear a mask, you may want to bring an extra to swap for a dry one as needed
• Hydrate throughout the day
• Bring your own water bottle
• Please remove shoes upon entering
• Bags and shoes can be placed along the back (window) & right sides of the room
• Please silence your phones
For everyone’s good health, if you are sick, tested positive recently, have any symptoms, etc, please stay home. We’ll be here when you are well again. You can start Karate at any time of the year.
It’s a simple two step online process for PSU students join the Penn State Karate Club this year.
Contact President Malallah (dxm664@psu.edu) with any questions regarding the online registration process.
The PSKC fall 2022 schedule will start off with Wednesdays 7-9PM in 232HUB. Check back here for updates on additional days.
Look for the PSKC table at the Student Involvement Fair on Wednesday the 24th from 10-4PM on the HUB lawn.
Look for the Penn State Karate Club table at the Fall 2022 Student Involvement Fair, Wednesday August 24th, 11am – 4pm, on the HUB lawn.
Hosted by: Hanshi B. Marcum, Hanshi R. Marcum, Sensei M. Wilkenson & Sensei K. Kramer
Date: Seminars on Friday, 9/30/2022 and Seminars & Tournament on 10/1/2022
Location: French Creek YMCA, 2010 Recreation Road, Avon, Ohio 44011
Registration: http://www.isshinryumasterssymposium.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1076500702951716/
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/
Sept 19, 1908 – May 30, 1975
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/
