Sunday’s Karate practice on the HUB lawn embraced some fresh March snow.
All Weather Karate
Open-Style Tournament in Bellefonte on 4/1/23
Spring Tournament hosted by Young’s Tae Kwon Do
April 1st, 2023
Events: Forms, Weapons, Breaking, and Sparring
Divisions: Handicapable, Children, Junior, Adult, Senior and Executive
$100 Cash Prize for Grand Champion Winners
Trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd (Runner up medals for children)Location:
Bellefonte Sr. High School
830 E Bishop St.
Bellefonte, PA 16823
Registration begins at 9:00 am
Black Belt meeting at 10:30 am
1st event is weapons at 11:00 am
Click link below for additional information and online registration details:
https://www.youngtkd.com/news
PSU Spring Break 3/5 – 3/11
Karate classes will not be held in 232HUB during spring break. Remember, you can practice Karate wherever you go. If you are staying in town during spring break, look for us on the HUB lawn, Sunday & Wednesday evenings at 7, weather permitting.
Karate in 232HUB canceled for 1/25/23
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Due to forecasted snow and ice, Penn State canceled all classes, activities and work from 5AM 1/25/23 through 5AM 1/26/23.
https://www.psu.edu/news/campus-life/story/university-park-classes-activities-and-work-canceled
Despite the weather, Karate can be practiced wherever you are. It’s portable, doesn’t require equipment, or much space, just commitment. Use the time you set aside for Karate on Wednesday to practice at home.
Happy Big New Year!
January 15th 1956, Master Tatsuo Shimabuku called a special meeting at his home & dojo in Chan village, Gushikawa city to announce a new name for his unique style of Okinawan Karate. Previously, his style had been called as Chan Migwa Te (in the late 40s) and later Su Nu Su (early 50s). On the occasion of Soguwachiguwa (Okinawan dialect) / Koshogatsu (Japanese), the Little New Year, Master Shimabuku announced the official name of his Karate. He chose “Isshin Ryu” because “all things begin with one.”
The Soguwachiguwa is a 3 day celebration beginning with the full moon in January. Okinawans would pay tribute to Toshitokujin, a Shinto Kami of agriculture, seeking good fortune for their crops in the coming year. When the Gregorian Calendar was adopted, January 15th became the day that Soguwachiguwa was observed, and also the day Master Shimabuku chose to name Isshin Ryu.
Traditionally, the Coming Of Age Day, Seijin-no-Hi, is also celebrated on January 15th. It’s the mark of entering adulthood. You could say that Master Shimabuku’s Karate entered its adulthood at this time and emerged as Isshin Ryu.
How will your Karate grow in the coming year? Hard work combined with good fortune should yield an excellent crop.
In Japan, the Oshogatsu (The Big New Year) was also changed to match the Gregorian Calendar. In some regions, like Okinawa, the original Chinese New Year date is still observed.
Happy Little New Year!
Traditionally, the Coming Of Age Day, Seijin-no-Hi, was also celebrated on January 15th. It’s the mark of entering adulthood. You could say that Master Shimabuku’s Karate entered its adulthood at this time and emerged as Isshin Ryu Karate.
Like an Okinawan Hibiscus, Master Shimabuku’s Karate bloomed as “Isshin Ryu” on that January day in 1956. Seeds of Isshin Ryu have since been carried on the winds across the oceans and around the globe.
In January of 1972, Sensei Sutton planted one of those seeds at Penn State and established the Penn State Karate Club. With help from Sensei Dorow & Sensei Liskai, PSKC developed strong roots. PSKC celebrates its 51st anniversary this year.
Congratulations to Dalal on her promotion to Rokkyu on this auspicious day!
HUB Lawn Karate on Sundays & Weather
Weather permitting, we’ll have extra outside Karate practices on Sundays at 7PM on the HUB lawn. If it is raining OR if temperatures are below 0°C/32°F then we will not have outside Karate class.
Karate in room 232HUB on Wednesday at 7PM and Sundays at 12:30PM will be unaffected by weather, unless the University shuts down for extreme weather conditions.
Welcome Back Students! Happy 2023!
The Penn State Karate Club is kicking off the spring semester with classes in room 232 HUB on Wednesdays at 7:00PM and Sundays at 12:30PM.
Weather permitting, Sunday Karate will also be offered on the HUB lawn at 7:00PM.
RIP Franco Harris
Franco Harris was a great supporter of Special Olympics PA. Each spring, he’d kick off the Beaver Stadium 5K fundraiser with Sue Paterno, charge up the runners, then greet them at the finish. PSKC members have run in every Beaver Stadium 5K since it started. We will miss you Franco but your spirit and inspiration will carry on!
道場 DOJO Is Wherever You Train
道 DO – The Way
場 JO – The Place
Your DOJO can be your school’s formal training room, or wherever you practice your art, inside or outside. Take advantage of the opportunities that present themselves.
