Shudo Kan Karate Club

After a whirlwind tour of Scandinavia, Great Britain, and the west coast of the European continent, Ms. Lansden (nidan) returns to continue her studies at the University of Arkansas.

To say we will miss her would be to criminally understate what her absence means to us, and we look forward to her return later this fall and the holidays. Please join us in wishing her a safe trip back and continued success in her studies and profession

Pictrured (l-r): Mr. Vern, Ms. Kimber, Mr. Jenkins, Ms. Lansden, Mr. D, Ms. Morgan

Hey Karate Families: A heads up that we are under a heat advisory, with the heat index reaching 105°. Please make sure to have water on hand for your warriors so they can stay hydrated.

It's time for the annual nominations for Best of Springfield!! We have had honorable mentions for the past several years - we think this is our year to win!!! And you can help us do it!

We would greatly appreciate your nomination for us in the following categories:
+ Health and Wellness - Martial arts studio (adult)
+ Kids Stuff - Martial arts studio (kids)

We gotta get past the first round - so head on over to the Illinois Times and get nominating!!!🥇

Best of Springfield® Readers Poll - Illinois Times, the capital city's weekly source of news, politics, arts, entertainment, culture NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN Things to know about Best of Springfield Sign up for Illinois Times Newsletters!

From Murtaza Karimi: Today was a proud milestone as my granddaughter earned her new belt at Shudo Kan Karate Club. 🥋

It’s inspiring to see these young students grow in confidence, discipline, respect, and perseverance. Each belt reflects hours of dedication, practice, and determination.

A heartfelt thank you to the instructors at Shudo Kan Karate Club for your patience, commitment, and passion. You are shaping not only skilled martial artists but also confident, respectful, and disciplined young people. Your dedication in keeping children focused and motivated is truly appreciated.

Congratulations to Amenah on this well-deserved achievement. Keep working hard, stay humble, and enjoy the journey—we are so proud of you! 👏🥋❤️

Hey Karate Families: School is just around the corner, and along with it will be our return to regular hours.

Beginning September 1, our hours will be:
Ninjas: 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Samurai: 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM (with 15 minutes for one-on-one)
Adults: 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM

Classes will continue to be on Tuesdays and Thursdays!

Please join us Saturday evening for a celebration of life for Vance and Mike; two of our best warriors that left this earth too soon!

Our dojo is located at 1453 north Bradfordton Road Springfield 62711.

We will have an open display of photos of their martial arts journey so please bring photos to share if you have them.There will be a brief pastoral message at 7:00 pm

Attention Karate Family: Our adult class on Thursday, July 22, will end early at 8:00 PM as we will be setting up for the Celebration of Life. Student and friends are welcome to stick around and help set up chairs, move things around, help us get ready.

If anyone happens to have a couple of folding tables and chairs that they would be able to bring, it would be greatly appreciated.

Hey Karate family. Long time friends of the dojo will remember Sensei Vance Deopere and Mr. Mike Dirksen as two of the finest people whom we have had the joy of knowing during our 50+ years of teaching karate in the Springfield area. These great people sadly passed away recently and will be sorely missed.

To honor our friends, there will be a remembrance service at the dojo this Saturday from 6:00 PM to 9:00PM. Friends are absolutely encouraged to bring photos, videos, and any other memories of Vance and Mike. Thank you!

Attention Karate Parents: For those who might like some homegrown veggies - Mr Vern will be bringing cucumbers from his wife's garden this evening to class.

Get your very own karate cucumbers!!! Green belts, of course. :)