Penn State’s Thanksgiving holiday break runs from Sunday, November 21 – Saturday, November 27. Happy Thanksgiving!
Also, last day of classes for the fall 2021 semester is Friday, December 10
Last night, we had our first taste of mid-30°F temps (about 2°C) of the season outside. A good Karate workout will keep you warm. Layer up appropriately for the weather. Bring along gloves and hat that you can use if needed.
For students participating in club activities, like Karate, Penn State requires completion of a waiver form, available online.
Please complete the necessary form if you haven’t already done so. You can also complete the waiver in advance, if you’re considering Karate for the Spring. On the waiver form, use Penn State Karate Club and Dalal Malallah as the club President.
This waiver is good for the entire academic year.
https://orgcentral.psu.edu/submitter/form/collectsubmitteridentity/acfd311a-bebb-4263-a39a-cef6c8c7a860
On this day in 1936, prominent Okinawan masters gathered in Naha and formally adopted the term Kara-Te 唐手 (empty hand). The masters present included Hanashiro Chomo (1869-1945), Kyan Chotoku (1870-1945), Motobu Choki (1871-1944), Miyagi Chojun (1888-1953), Kiyoda Juhatsu (1886-1967, Chibana Chosin (1885-1969), and Shinpan Shiroma (1890-1954).
*The three highlighted in bold text are Shimabuku Tatsuo’s teachers.
Large Karate demonstrations, like the following video, are held in Okinawa on October 25th to commemorate the Meeting Of The Masters and celebrate the Okinawan art of Karate.
The declaration of KARATE NO HI (空手の日) KARATE DAY
Proper masking, as shown on the Penn State Nittany Lion, helps protect the health and safety of our entire campus community.
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)
It’s important for everyone’s safety that we wear our masks properly, covering nose and mouth.
If you wear glasses, you have likely experienced problems with fogging while using your mask. There are some things that you can do to help reduce fogging:
1) Use a form fitting mask. Ones with flexible nose-bridge strips can help.
2) Wash your glasses with soapy water. A thin film left behind can reduce fogging.
3) Use an anti-fogging spray or wipe.
Other anti-fogging tips:
https://www.nbcnews.com/shopping/wellness/best-masks-glasses-fogging-n1275925
If your mask gets uncomfortable from moisture build-up during workouts, bring along some extras so you can exchange a damp mask for a dry one.
Join PSKC for Saturday Karate sessions in 232A HUB, overlooking the public open space.
We will adhere to University policy. Masks are required indoors. Maintain social distancing. For more COVID-19 related information and current University policies visit:
https://virusinfo.psu.edu/health-guidelines/
Congratulations to Dalal Malallah on earning her promotion to Hachikyu.