Bucks County Shotokan

07/09/2026

I'm so proud to be part of the D1 Training Newtown family. Their philosophy, approach to teaching and training, and commitment to students is amazing to see every day, from ALL of their coaches. So happy that our karate club found a home here!

Confidence grows when you're surrounded by people who believe in you. ⭐

07/03/2026

Just a reminder that we'll be closed for the holiday on Saturday, July 4th. We'll see everyone next week - classes Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at 7pm, Thursdays (self-defense) at 6pm, and Saturdays at 11am (resuming on July 11).

06/03/2026

Based on Bureau of Justice statistics, an estimated 5 out of 6 people (83%) will be victims of violent crimes (r**e, robbery, and/or assault, either completed or attempted) at least once over the course of their lives starting at age 12. And about half the population will be victimized by violent crime more than once. The need for self-defense training isn't theoretical, it's critical. And for the next 8 weeks it's completely FREE for adults age 16 and above. The time to learn how to avoid violence, how to effectively de-escalate a conflict, and how to create space to safely escape is BEFORE you need it. https://buckscountyshotokan.org/self-defense/

06/02/2026

Our free 8-week Self-Defense course kicks off Thursday night. More information available at BucksCountyShotokan.org/self-defense. Please help me get the word out and SHARE THIS with the people you love - especially women who work/travel alone and teens who will be heading off to college in the fall. The best time to learn self-defense is BEFORE you need it!

05/02/2026

FREE Personal Self-Defense course for teens and adults. Be safer at school, when you go off to college, at home, at work, and while shopping or traveling. ✅ Recognize danger BEFORE it happens. ✅ De-escalate confrontations calmly. ✅ Physically protect yourself if there's no other choice. ✅ Know your legal rights and obligations under Pennsylvania law. This is a comprehensive, scenario-based 8-week course based on programs developed by the FBI's Tactical Training Unit, the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), and the nation's leading school and campus safety organizations. Classes meet in Langhorne on Thursday nights from 6pm to 8pm starting June 4th. No uniforms. No belts. Just simple, practical skills that could save your life. Class size is limited and this will fill up fast. Find out more and save your spot at BucksCountyShotokan.org - and SHARE THIS POST WITH SOMEONE YOU LOVE!

04/14/2026

"Over 40" class tomorrow night at 6:00pm - all ranks welcome! We don't card anyone at the door either, so you can probably sneak in if you're at least mid to late 30's... 🙂

04/13/2026

Yesterday when I got to D1 this was waiting for me - the Hodgkiss Trophy (just on loan for a little while!) and a card from Cindy McCaskey and Sensei Joe McCaskey wishing us luck with the new dojo. An incredible surprise for me from two incredible people who represent everything the SKA is - a family of lifelong friends. Thanks guys, this truly made my day.

04/05/2026

The dojo is ready and we'll be doing a "soft opening" starting Tuesday, April 7. Location and class schedule is posted at https://buckscountyshotokan.org/location/ - reach out if you plan to stop by!

02/16/2026

You Used to Train. And You Still Think About It.

Karate was a big part of your life. And then, well, life threw a lot more at you. Your career. Your family. Responsibilities. Injuries.

Time passed.

But something inside you never really left the dojo.

Karate was never just about speed or competition. It was about structure. Discipline. Mastery. The quiet strength that comes from doing something difficult on purpose.

Our program for adults ages 40 & over is designed specifically for people who have trained before, and for those who always wanted to start.

- Former martial artists returning after years away
- Professionals seeking stress regulation
- Parents reclaiming time for themselves
- Thinkers who value structure and depth

We train deliberately. We train intelligently. We train with longevity in mind.

Slow, controlled kata. Relentless technical refinement. Joint-safe movement. Strength and stability without ego. You don’t need to “get back into shape” first. Training is how you get there. And you don’t need to be who you were at 22. You just need to start where you are.

If something in you still responds to the word “dojo”…

If you miss the inner calm that comes from training…

If you want to move well, think clearly, and age with strength, then come join us and train again. Not to prove anything, not to compete, but to return to something real.

Your body may be older, but your discipline doesn’t have to be.

Classes for Adults - New Session Begins in March

Since 1987, Bucks County Shotokan has offered classes for adults and families who want to study an authentic style of Japanese karate for self-defense and self-improvement.