San Leandro Shotokan, a non-profit dojo teaching traditional karate at San Leandro's Marina Community Center,
an affiliate of Shotokan Karate of America, a non-profit organization teaching
karate since 1955. Traditional, sincere practice. The highest quality martial arts training
at the lowest price. Classes for all levels. |
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| San Leandro Shotokan Karate |
| teaching traditional karate-do in San Leandro |
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The San Leandro Dojo is an affiliate of Shotokan Karate of America ("SKA"), the oldest karate educational institution in the country,
and a national non-profit organization. We strive to improve ourselves, in a spirit of humility, through our practice, and endeavour to perpetuate our art. People of any level of experience, from new to advanced,
are welcome to come train with us. All instructors
are black-belts certified by Ohshima-Sensei. Karate practice promotes mental and physical health, improving one's self-confidence, balance, connection and strength. Our members are artists, scientists, teachers, doctors, parents, all making an effort to express themselves and improve their world. We welcome you to join us.
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Schedule:
| Kids Beginner: | Tuesday
6:30 - 7:15pm | Thursday
6:30 - 7:15pm | |
| Kids Intermediate: | Tuesday
7:30 - 8:15pm | Thursday
7:30 - 8:15pm | Friday
7:30 - 8:30pm |
| Adults Beginner: | Tuesday
7:00 - 8:15pm | Thursday
7:00 - 8:15pm |
| Adults Advanced: | Tuesday
8:15 - 9:45pm | Thursday
8:15 - 9:45pm | Friday
7:30 - 9:00pm |
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Fees:
| Kids: | $50/month, plus SKA membership ($100/year) |
| Adults: | $50/month, plus SKA membership ($100/year) |
| NOTE: Because SKA is a non-profit organization, we charge far less than the more commercial dojos out there.
There are no fees for belt tests, no fees to train at our sister dojos throughout the country and around
the world, and traditional, honest instruction through practicioners who carry a passion for karate-do and a desire to share this passion with those who wish to learn.
Don't let the affordability fool you; this is martial arts training at a quality that is not reflected in the price.
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Instructors:
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Betsy Marvit |
Jeremey Murphy, Joe Camba (friend), Andrae Miller |
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at Shotokan Ohshima Dojo in Santa Barbara
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Betsy Marvit has studied karate-do in the United States, Japan (Waseda), and France. She started her training under Shotokan Ohshima's shihan, Ohshima Sensei, at Caltech in 1989, where she was dojo captain. After moving to the Bay Area in 1995, she continued her karate studies under the late Daniel Chemla until 2004. She now trains under Jim Sagawa. |
Jeremy Murphy began his training under Samir Abboud at CSULB in 1999. He continued his studies in 2004 under Randy McClure and Dusty DuPree. Jeremy broadened his understanding and effectiveness through training under Cung Le. |
Both instructors have been selected from fighters across the nation to represent the United States at Shotokan Ohshima International tournaments. |
Events:
- NorCal Visit by Tom Muzila: Saturday May 5th, 1:00pm - 4:00pm at Saratoga Dojo, Southwest YMCA, 13500 Quito Road, Saratoga, CA 95070
- Summer Special Training: June 20-24, California State University Channel Islands, One University Drive, Camarillo, California 93012
- SPECIAL KIDS' CLASS WITH MR.OHSHIMA: Saturday July 11th, 11:00am at Shotokan Ohshima Dojo in Santa Barbara
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For a more complete listing of NorCal SKA events, please visit here. |
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"The ultimate aim of the art of karate lies not in victory or defeat, but in the perfection of the characters of its participants." - Gichin Funakoshi, 'father' of Karate
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The tiger symbol is a Registered Trademark of Shotokan Karate of America.
This image and the kanji banner image were used with the permission of SKA.
The opinions expressed on this site are not neccessarily those of SKA. |
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