Beaver Stadium Run – Sunday, April 16th, 2023

Members of the Penn State Karate Club have participated in the every Beaver Stadium Run since it started, supporting Special Olympics Pennsylvania.

This year instead of finishing at the 50 yard line, the 5K will finish at the 34 yard line in Beaver Stadium in honour of Franco Harris. 34 was Franco’s number when he played football for Penn State.


Come join us for the Beaver Stadium Run on April 16th, Blue & White weekend. For more information visit:
http://www.stadiumrun.org

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

Karate in 232HUB canceled for 1/25/23

Nittany Lion Ice Sculpture. Photo Credit Jaeson Koszarsky


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!

2023 Year Of The Rabbit


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. 

Hibiscus Bush Stock Photos, Pictures & Royalty-Free Images ...


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!