Building success beyond the dojo | An inside look at the Penn State Karate Club
by Andy Ly | The Daily Collegian Feb 10, 2025
https://www.psucollegian.com/sports/building-success-beyond-the-dojo-an-inside-look-at-the-penn-state-karate-club/article_1c501f08-e752-11ef-902c-6b6882520256.html
Look for the Penn State Karate Club at the Student Involvement Fair. The event is one of the best opportunities to get involved in campus life at Penn State. Student Organizations set up displays and have members on site talk to visitors one on one about what their organization does on campus. Involvement in co-curricular experiences is one of the most important parts of having a successful college career! You will make friends, learn all about Penn State, and develop invaluable skills you will use in life beyond Penn State. Wondering where to start? Start at the Involvement Fair! Look for the Penn State Karate Club table!
DAY ONE: January 14
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
HUB Robeson Center- Alumni and Heritage Halls
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.
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
• Wednesdays at 7PM – HUB Lawn
• Fridays at 7PM – Pollock Lawn (behind Beaver Hall)
• Sundays at 8PM – Room 232 HUB
When and Where to Watch Penn State’s Olympians:
https://www.statecollege.com/articles/penn-state-sports/when-and-where-to-watch-penn-states-olympians
Join us at the HUB this fall for Karate. We have a mix of weekly opportunities to fit your schedule. Be ready to learn. Bring a friend along.
Tuesday Evenings Outside 7-9PM
HUB Lawn (weather permitting)
Thursday Afternoons 2-4PM
232 HUB
Friday Evenings 7-8PM
232 HUB
Saturday Late Night 10PM-MID
232 HUB
Sunday Afternoons Noon-2PM
232 HUB
A few tips:
Stay hydrated through the day. Bring a water bottle. Wear clothes that are comfortable for exercise. Remove watches/jewelry/etc to prevent damage and injury. Alert the instructor to any injuries or restrictions you may have. If you are feeling under the weather, take the day off.
Two step process to join the club.
1) Submit a request to join:
https://orgcentral.psu.edu/organization/pennstatekarate
2) Complete the Student Affairs waiver form:
https://orgcentral.psu.edu/submitter/form/start/565037
Special Olympics Pennsylvania has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2023 Summer Games scheduled from June 8-10 at Penn State University due to air quality concerns. While this news is incredibly disappointing for all of us, the health and safety of our athletes, volunteers, staff and partners is our top priority.
People with intellectual disabilities have higher rates of adverse health conditions and are therefore at greater risk. Based on the best information available from a variety of reputable sources, we do not believe conditions in State College would permit us to safely conduct these Games.
While canceling events is truly heartbreaking for the athletes who have trained for months – as well as for our volunteers, family, friends, staff and board – we know that our love of sport can’t compare to the importance of protecting the health and safety of all involved.
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.
