Room 232 is unavailable for the holiday weekend. Weather permitting, we will move outside to the HUB Lawn on Sunday the 6th at 4PM. Remember to bring your water bottles.
HUB Lawn Karate – Labour Day Weekend
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Passing of Isshin-Ryu’s creator, 1975 May 30.
Isshin Ryu Karate’s founder Shimabuku 島袋 was born in Chan village on September 19,1908, Meiji 41 – year of the “Monkey”. His given Okinawan name was “Kana” and his given Japanese name was “Shinkichi“. As an adult, he chose the name “Tatsuo” – 龍夫 Dragon Man. He studied Karate under Okinawan Masters Kyan Chotoku 喜屋武 朝徳, Miyagi Chojun 宮城 長順 and Motobu Choki 本部 朝基. He further pursued Kobudo training with Master Taira Shinken 平 信賢. Shimabuku combined their teachings with his insights to form his own style. On January 15th, 1956, he announced the name of his style as Isshin Ryu 一心流, One-Heart Way. Isshin Ryu’s Dragon Man passed away on May 30th, 1975. His Karate lives on.
2026 Summer Karate Schedule
Our summer class schedule at Penn State will begin on May 16th in HUB 232 from noon-2pm. This will run on Saturdays through August 22nd.
Check back for additions to our schedule.
Happy New Year!
A new year, a new semester, and a new Karate schedule!
Our tentative spring Karate schedule will be:
Saturdays 10AM – 232 HUB
Additional days/times will be added as room space becomes available.
Happy Thanks Giving!
We will not be meeting Wednesday (11/26/25) for Karate practice. But you can always practice wherever you are. The HUB will close at 6pm for the holiday. It will re-open on Saturday (11/29/25), we will resume our normal schedule then.
THON 5K 2025
2025 THON 5K article in Onward State by Lindsay Camp:
https://onwardstate.com/2025/10/27/photo-story-2025-thon-5k/
Fall 2025 Student Involvement Fair
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!
Fall 2025 Student Involvement Fair
September 2nd
2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
HUB Robeson Center Lawn
Fall Semester 2025 Begins Soon!
Karate will kick off the fall semester with HUB Lawn classes at 7PM on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. The HUB room 232 scheduled will be announced in the coming weeks.
New students welcome. No previous experience required.
No Karate Session on Friday, July 4th
Enjoy the July 4th holiday with family and friends. We will not have Karate on Friday the 4th.
If you are in town, check out the great local 4th Fest activities and fireworks display:
https://www.centralpa4thfest.org/
Summer Sundays in 232 HUB
Room 232 HUB is now available for Sunday Karate at 7PM.
During the warmer summer days, it’s more important than ever to stay hydrated throughout the day. Wednesdays & Fridays will still be on the HUB lawn, or inside by the bookstore as weather dictates.