PSKC Alumni Black Belt accomplishments at IWKA 2024 World Championships featured in the NOV/DEC issue of Penn Stater Magazine. The online version can be found here:
https://pennstatermag.com/sports/still-strong
Penn Stater Magazine
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Kata on the Mountain for Karate Day
In conjunction with Karate Day 2024, some PSKC members hiked Mt. Nittany to enjoy the fall foliage and practice kata on top of the mountain.
Karate Day
October 25th is “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.
OKINAWA KARATE SPIRIT〜沖縄県空手振興課公式チャネル〜 channel on
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC176Q7L3JfTmYBzDDPk2UhA
More information:
https://karate-event.jp/en/
Friday 9/27 Location Change!
Due to PSU Homecoming traffic and activities closer to downtown, we are moving tonight’s Karate practice towards East Halls. Meet in the green space by the East Parking Deck and the Forest Resources Building.
Isshin Ryu’s Dragon Man
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)
Master Angi Uezu
It’s with great sadness that we announce the passing of Master Angi Uezu.
We are grateful for his dedication to Isshin Ryu and many years of helping others.
Master Uezu visiting Penn State
Old Main Lawn Karate on Sundays at 7PM
Join PSKC for Karate on the Old Main Lawn every Sunday at 7PM (weather permitting).
No prior experience necessary.
Pollock Lawn Karate on Fridays at 7PM
Join PSKC for Karate on the Pollock Lawn every Friday at 7PM (weather permitting).
No prior experience necessary.
IWKA 2024 Karate World Championship – PSKC Alumni
Congratulations PSKC Alumni Black Belts!
Penn State Karate Club Alumni Black Belts competed in the IWKA 2024 World Championships on August 3rd with multiple top finishes.