"True karate is this: that in daily life one's mind and body be trained and developed in a spirit of humility, and that in
critical times, one be devoted utterly to the cause of justice."
-- Gichin Funakoshi

Announcements

Last updated Feb 12, 2012

Spring Practice Schedule

Duke Dojo

Monday practice, 7:30pm-9:30pm in Brodie Gym aerobics A

Thursday practice, 8pm-10pm in Brodie Gym aerobics A


See calendar (further below) for  specifics, changes and updates.   



The calendar is also available directly at 
http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=j9mnu53rqc75b1nep9q1ortkkk%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/New_York

Prior experience is not necessary. 

            
There is no charge for instruction for Undergrads*Just come to a practice or contact the folks
        at the bottom of the page. 

(we do ask that you come at the beginning or end of practice or that
        you sit quietly and observe.)

Note that if you are an SKA (See below) member, you can also attend practices at the Chapel Hill Shotokan Dojo.

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, 
non-undergrads will pay monthly dues (grad or professional students at $10 per month, 
staff,faculty, and alumni $20 per month) and shall be required to join Shotokan
Karate of America (SKA).

Upcoming Events

Monthly 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 Club

The Duke Shotokan Karate Club is a chartered club at Duke University for Faculty/Staff/Students/Alumni. We practice Shotokan Karate-do and
are 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
train together. Ranking testing occurs twice a year, usually coinciding with the end of the Fall and Spring semesters.

The Art of Karate

Karate may be defined as a weaponless means of self-defense. It consists of dynamic offensive and defensive techniques using all parts of the body
to their maximum advantage.

Karate practice is divided into three categories:

Kihon	(basic blocks, punches, kicks and stances)
Kata	(pre-arranged forms simulating combat situations)
Kumite	(sparring)

In each category the beginner is given instruction at the most basic level until the techniques become spontaneous to them.

As the student progresses technically, they progress physically, and practice demands greater stamina. At this stage, they become involved with more
intricate and difficult katas and more dynamic forms of kumite.

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
that the serious student discovers that they have only just begun their study of karate. The object of true karate practice is perfection of oneself through the
perfection of the art.

The Values of Karate

The 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.
The practice of karate tones the body, develops coordination, quickens reflexes, and builds stamina.

Also, the serious practice of karate develops composure, a clearer thought process, deeper insight into one's mental capabilites, and more self-confidence.
In this, karate is not an end, but a means to an end. It is an activity in which advancing age is not a hindrance. Rather it encourages proficiency and the keen
coordination of mind and body.

Videos of Interest

Origins of Karate

Tsutomu Ohshima - Fumikomi

Tsutomu Ohshima on Mind Breathing Body at Shotokan Dojo

2009 Nisei Week SKA Heian Nidan Demonstration

Kata-Bassai

Ohshima Shotokan Karate Jiyu Kumite Highlights from the 2009 Nisei Week Tournament

Shotokan Karate torite & suwari-waza exercises

Tsutomu Ohshima

Tsutomu Ohshima - Memories

Vendor(s) for gis and other gear

(Note that these links are provided for convenience only and are not endorsed by or affiliated with Duke University or Shotokan Karate of America)

Karate Depot

KarateMart Martial Arts Supplies (They will give a 10% discount to all Duke Karate Club members. Contact Mark for the discount code)
The MMA Zone

Interested in attending? Questions?

Please contact :

John Foster - Dojo Chief Instructor

(jfosterska at earthlink.net)
or cel. # 919-619-4351

Danica Lu- Club President

dmliu9298 at gmail.com

Mark Kitchens- Club Advisor, Dojo manager, Webmaster, and chief bottle washer

msk at alumni.duke.edu


Duke Shotokan Karate
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We also have a Facebook group.

Previous Events

2011 East Coast Winter Special Training

Two members of the Duke Dojo attended 2011 East Coast Winter Special Training at Randolph Macon College, led by godan Ray Berry.

2011 East Coast Summer Special Training

Two members of the Duke Dojo attended 2011 East Coast Summer Special Training at Hampshire College, led by sandan Dave Irey.

2011 Spring in the South

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.

2010 Spring in the South

The 31st annual Spring in the South was held May 1-2, 2010 in Card Gym on Duke's campus
and was led by godan Ray Berry. For a great collection of photos from SIS, we can usually count on Nachum Sicherman.
http://www2.gsb.columbia.edu/faculty/NSicherman/sis2010/index.html.

2010 East Coast Winter Special Training

4 members of the Duke Shotokan dojo went to 2010 East Coast Winter Special Training at Randolph-Macon College, led by godon Ray Berry Feb 5-7.

2009 Spring in the South

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

2009 Winter Special Training

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)

Group photo after 2009 East Winter Special Training

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

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Webpage questions/comments to Mark Kitchens (msk at alumni.duke.edu)
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