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March Self-Defense Workshop

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

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.

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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.

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.

A few PSKC members hike Mt Nittany, overlooking Penn State campus

Karate Schedule Update

Finished At The 50!

Several PSKC members participate in the Paterno Family Beaver Stadium Run on Blue-White Weekend, supporting Special Olympics Pennsylvania.

Beaver Stadium Run 2022 – April 24th

PSKC members have participated in all Beaver Stadium 5K runs so far. 2022 marks a return to the in-person 5K around University Park that finishes at the 50 yard line in Beaver Stadium. Proceeds support Special Olympics Pennsylvania.

For more information, visit: http://www.stadiumrun.org

	March 2023
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5 Karate Class Karate Class March 5, 2023 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm 232 HUB, University Park, PA The Penn Stater Karate Club class is open to all Penn State students. No previous experience is necessary. Class starts at 12:30PM on Sundays in 232HUB. If you can't attend our earlier Sunday class, stop by the HUB lawn for a Sunday evening class at 7PM, weather permitting. See more details Karate Class Karate Class March 5, 2023 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm HUB Lawn, University Park, PA The Penn Stater Karate Club class is open to all Penn State students. No previous experience is necessary. HUB lawn classes start at 7PM on Sundays, weather permitting. If you can't attend our Sunday evening class, stop by 232 HUB earlier for a Sunday afternoon class at 12:30PM. See more details • •	6	7	8 Karate Class Karate Class March 8, 2023 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 232 HUB, University Park, PA The Penn Stater Karate Club class is open to all Penn State students. No previous experience is necessary. Class starts at 7PM. See more details •	9	10	11
12 Karate Class Karate Class March 12, 2023 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm 232 HUB, University Park, PA The Penn Stater Karate Club class is open to all Penn State students. No previous experience is necessary. Class starts at 12:30PM on Sundays in 232HUB. If you can't attend our earlier Sunday class, stop by the HUB lawn for a Sunday evening class at 7PM, weather permitting. See more details Karate Class Karate Class March 12, 2023 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm HUB Lawn, University Park, PA The Penn Stater Karate Club class is open to all Penn State students. No previous experience is necessary. HUB lawn classes start at 7PM on Sundays, weather permitting. If you can't attend our Sunday evening class, stop by 232 HUB earlier for a Sunday afternoon class at 12:30PM. See more details • •	13	14	15 Karate Class Karate Class March 15, 2023 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 232 HUB, University Park, PA The Penn Stater Karate Club class is open to all Penn State students. No previous experience is necessary. Class starts at 7PM. See more details •	16	17	18
19 Karate Class Karate Class March 19, 2023 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm 232 HUB, University Park, PA The Penn Stater Karate Club class is open to all Penn State students. No previous experience is necessary. Class starts at 12:30PM on Sundays in 232HUB. If you can't attend our earlier Sunday class, stop by the HUB lawn for a Sunday evening class at 7PM, weather permitting. See more details Karate Class Karate Class March 19, 2023 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm HUB Lawn, University Park, PA The Penn Stater Karate Club class is open to all Penn State students. No previous experience is necessary. HUB lawn classes start at 7PM on Sundays, weather permitting. If you can't attend our Sunday evening class, stop by 232 HUB earlier for a Sunday afternoon class at 12:30PM. See more details • •	20	21	22 Karate Class Karate Class March 22, 2023 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 232 HUB, University Park, PA The Penn Stater Karate Club class is open to all Penn State students. No previous experience is necessary. Class starts at 7PM. See more details •	23	24	25
26 Karate Class Karate Class March 26, 2023 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm 232 HUB, University Park, PA The Penn Stater Karate Club class is open to all Penn State students. No previous experience is necessary. Class starts at 12:30PM on Sundays in 232HUB. If you can't attend our earlier Sunday class, stop by the HUB lawn for a Sunday evening class at 7PM, weather permitting. See more details Karate Class Karate Class March 26, 2023 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm HUB Lawn, University Park, PA The Penn Stater Karate Club class is open to all Penn State students. No previous experience is necessary. HUB lawn classes start at 7PM on Sundays, weather permitting. If you can't attend our Sunday evening class, stop by 232 HUB earlier for a Sunday afternoon class at 12:30PM. See more details • •	27	28	29 Karate Class Karate Class March 29, 2023 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 232 HUB, University Park, PA The Penn Stater Karate Club class is open to all Penn State students. No previous experience is necessary. Class starts at 7PM. See more details •	30	31