Uniontown Karate Club

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Uniontown Karate Club Come on in and give Shotokan a try at the Uniontown Karate Club! Uniontown Karate Club is located in Uniontown Pennsylvania at 28 West Fayette St.

on the 2nd floor. The club is a member of the International Shotokan Karate Federation (ISKF) and provides a great learning environment for students ages 8 years old and up. Classes are taught by Sensei James Umbel 5th dan (degree) black belt. There are also 3 to 4 tests/clinics 3 to 4 Saturdays per year. The cost is $35 per month.

10/25/2026

Just posting to show the internal mechanics of what happens during techniques like these.

10/24/2026

Probably not the actual bunkai, but interesting interpretation.

10/24/2026

Maybe?

09/29/2026

**Ever wondered how many moves are in your favorite kata? Here is the complete breakdown of all 26 Shotokan forms from Heian Shodan to Unsu!*🥋

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03/21/2026

Basic karate kicks đź’Ż
The moment your hips turn and your balance locks in, the side kick becomes one of the most powerful weapons in karate. The Yoko Geri Keage is a fast, snapping motion—your knee lifts sharply, then the lower leg flicks out and retracts just as quickly. It’s designed for speed, surprise, and precision, striking targets like the ribs or chin before the opponent can react. In contrast, the Yoko Geri Kekomi is all about pe*******on and power. Instead of snapping, the leg drives straight through the target with the heel, using the full force of the hips and body weight. Where Keage is quick and sharp like a whip, Kekomi is heavy and decisive like a battering ram—one disrupts, the other dominates.

02/26/2026

The Shotokan logo, known as the Shotokan Tiger, represents the balance between power and control in karate. Designed around the teachings of Gichin Funakoshi, the tiger is enclosed in a circle, symbolizing disciplined energy contained by self-mastery. The tiger itself reflects strength, alertness, and fighting spirit, while the circular border reminds practitioners that true karate is not wild aggression but controlled force guided by character. In essence, the Shotokan emblem teaches that the ultimate goal of training is not just to become strong, but to develop strength that is governed by calmness, respect, and wisdom.

01/31/2026

Teddy bear doing Empi

Address

Uniontown, PA

Opening Hours

Monday 6:15pm - 7:30pm
Wednesday 6:15pm - 7:30pm
Friday 6:15pm - 7:30pm

Telephone

+17244387166

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