Rising Sun Karate Academy

Sorry to hear about the passing of Martial Artist and actor Chuck Norris. He is pictured here with my son Kyoshi Richard Herbster almost 30 years ago.

We regret to announce the passing of Hanshi Ralph Passero. A 9th dan and a close friend of Rising Sun Karate Academy and Shihan Herbster. Our condolences to his family, friends and his senior students.

Rising Sun Karate Academy will be closed today, Monday February 23, due to inclement weather.

Happy Lunar New Year and Happy Year of the Horse!

Yes, we are open on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Come on in and let’s get buddy week going.

Rising Sun Karate Academy will be closed today due to inclement weather. Buddy Week will start tomorrow, Tuesday January 27, 2026. Please stay safe. RSKA.com

Register here: https://member-site.net/?EV—MwMig Please register only if you’re sure you will attend. RSKA.com

Kyoshi Richard Herbster teaching his 3 month old son, Bryce, some basics. #kidskarate #familykarate #karateintomsriver #rska RSKA.com #risingsunkarate

Rising Sun Karate Academy wishes you a Happy, Healthy and Safe 2026!

Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Festivus and Happy Winter from all of the RSKA Black Belts, Instructors and Staff.
1st picture left to right:
Front row: Sempai Aldrin Susano, Mr. Carson Rush, Mr.Sam Carrera.
Seated: Master Alexander Haye, Kyoshi Alex Alarcon, Sensei Scott Main, Mrs. Lynn Major, Master Luke Koerner.
Back row: Miss Bella Fiore, Sempai Emily Nguyen, Sempai Jastin Mora, Sensei Eric Kraut, Sempai Arturo Gonzales, Mr. Zachary Pepek, Shihan Rick Herbster.
2nd Picture:
Left to Right: Sempai Zachary Mora, Sempai Aidan Shakov, Hanshi George Downey, Sensei Rada Shakov, Sensei Evan Shakov.

Rising Sun Karate Academy had 22 competitors at a recent tournament and they all did a great job. We are so proud of all of them. Here’s just a few pictures from the event. RSKA.com