Dress For The Weather

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.

PSU Physical Activities Waiver Form

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

October 25th is designated as “Karate Day” in Okinawa.

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

http://okic.okinawa/en/archives/newstopics/536?fbclid=IwAR1XjOCKa73yxfJPnqnTzgmMkSVwrRhQcWz1QcJhaUoHbchdR4u9Qx2kyY8

A good day for 100 Seisan (13) Katas

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)

Fogging Glasses?

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.

NEW Saturday Karate Sessions in 232A HUB Starting 9/11/21

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/

Shifting Karate Days This Week!

We’re moving to a 7PM Tuesday & Thursday schedule starting on 8/31. New members welcome. No previous experience necessary. Look for the people wearing white Karate uniforms.

Tuesdays on the HUB lawn
Thursdays on the Old Main lawn

Outside sessions are weather permitting. Keep hydrated throughout the day. Bring your own water. Maintain social distancing.