Kaizen Shotokan Karate

10/01/2026

Copied from TKA page.
A lot of what he says on here is pertinent to myself and the dojo.
Although I don’t rely on the fees to live on, I still have obligations I have to abide by.

09/22/2026

09/13/2026

This seminar this weekend with guest instructor Chuck Kerrigan, was an extraordinary opportunity to train and learn with one of the best.

During his over six decades-long international career in karate, sensei Kerrigan has gained not only knowledge and skill, but valuable insight into karate.

Today our group was small. Which means those who attended got a special session with individual instruction. If you were unable to attend, you missed a rare opportunity to learn new techniques and kata applications.
The Tekki Shodan Oyo was extremely interesting and pretty brutal.
And he’s a funny guy too!

Thank you sensei Kerrigan.

08/24/2026

Don’t forget, Tai Chi starts tomorrow at 11:30 with Dennis Afeld!

08/19/2026

As there was only three of us tonight in the dojo we did some test prep.
And as a throwback Tuesday treat, I introduced Brandi and Lee to Bo kata Shodan no kon.
Fun!

08/04/2026

Starting August 25 we will now be offering tai chi and qigong classes.
Hosted by certified Instructor Dennis Afeld on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays.
11:30-12:30 for beginners
1:00-2:00 for intermediate

For more information email him at [email protected]

08/04/2026

Coming September 12, Sensei Chuck Kerrigan, 7th dan.
Sensei Kerrigan has decades of experience in karate, not just shotokan.
Looking forward to hosting him!

As a reminder, our dojo is fairly small and as such participants will be limited to 20 in each session.
As it fills up, I will post how many spaces remain.

07/29/2026

Starting August 1st, all 3rd kyu and above must come up with a lesson plan that covers kihon, kata and bunkai and be prepared to run a class using this.
All future gradings will include these principles and applications and candidates will need to prepare accordingly.