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"True karate is this:
that in daily life one's mind and body
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AnnouncementsLast updated Feb 12, 2012
Spring Practice ScheduleDuke DojoMonday practice, 7:30pm-9:30pm in Brodie Gym aerobics AThursday practice, 8pm-10pm in Brodie Gym aerobics ASee calendar (further below) for specifics, changes and updates.
Practices are not mandatory. Come to as many as your schedule permits! However, please come on time or advise John or Mark if you will be unavoidably late. * Note that Wilson and Brodie gym access is via DukeCard and is open with no fee to Duke undergrad students. Grad students, employees, staff, and alumni must purchase an annual recreation membership. All others must be guests of a
cardholder and a facility per-visit admission fee (currently $10) will apply. After a trial period of three practices, Upcoming EventsMonthly Social We hope to have an abbreviated practice once a month after which we will retire to a local watering hole/restaurant to socialize. Hope that you can join us.
Duke Shotokan Karate ClubThe Duke Shotokan Karate Club is a chartered club at Duke University for Faculty/Staff/Students/Alumni. We practice Shotokan Karate-do andare a member of Shotokan Karate of America (SKA), a non-profit organization teaching traditional Japanese Karate-do since 1955. For more information about SKA and Karate-do in general, please visit the Official SKA Web Site. While membership in SKA is not required for undergrads to practice with the Duke Karate Club, it is highly recommended and is required if you wish to test for belt rankings. Membership also encludes training privileges in all USA SKA dojos and world wide affiliates (Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Morocco, The Netherlands, The Netherlands Antilles, Spain, and Switzerland). Joining SKA also allows you to practice with the nearby Chapel Hill Shotokan Dojo See bottom of Page for Other Youtube Videos of Interest
Practice is led by black belt instructors in the traditional
manner with emphasis on personal attention and achievement. Beginner
and advanced students usually The Art of KarateKarate may be defined as a weaponless means of self-defense.
It
consists of
dynamic offensive and defensive techniques using all parts of the body Karate practice is divided into three categories:
As the student progresses technically, they progress
physically, and
practice demands greater stamina. At this stage, they become involved
with
more As the student approaches black belt level, techique, stamina,
speed and
coordination become natural to them as a result of strong practice. It
is
at this stage The Values of KarateThe values of Karate to modern man are numerous. In our
everyday lives
we
often forget the value of exercise to both our physical and mental
health. Also, the serious practice of karate develops composure, a
clearer thought
process, deeper insight into one's mental capabilites, and more
self-confidence. Suggested ReadingsThese books are usually 20-30% off list at Amazon.com. Click on the name of the book to be sent to the website for easy purchase. (Note that these links are provided for convenience only and are not endorsed by or affiliated with Duke University or Shotokan Karate of America)
Videos of InterestOrigins of
Karate 2009 Nisei Week SKA Heian Nidan Demonstration Ohshima Shotokan Karate Jiyu Kumite Highlights from the 2009 Nisei Week Tournament
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Two members of the Duke Dojo attended 2011 East Coast Winter Special Training at Randolph Macon College, led by godan Ray Berry.
Two members of the Duke Dojo attended 2011 East Coast Summer Special Training at Hampshire College, led by sandan Dave Irey.
The 32nd annual Spring in
the South was held April 30-May 1, 2011 in Card
Gym on Duke's campus
and was led by godan Errol Bennet .
See the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/SKA-Spring-in-the-South/126678530738208
As usual, Nachum Sicherman got a lot of good shots which are located at
http://www2.gsb.columbia.edu/faculty/NSicherman/sis2011/index.html.

The 30th annual Spring in
the South was held
April 25,26, 2009 in Card Gym on Duke's campus
and was led by Manfred
Chiu, godan. For a great collection of photos from SIS, see Nachum
Sicherman's site
4 members of the Duke Shotokan dojo went to 2009 Winter Special Training at
Randolph-Macon college, led by yodon Rob Clark in Feb 2009.
(group
photo below)

2008 Spring in the South- group photo
For more photos of 2008 Spring in the South with Mr. Oshima, see Nachum
Sicherman's site
2007 Spring in the South
Webpage questions/comments to Mark
Kitchens (msk at alumni.duke.edu)
Last updated 2-12-2012