Shotokan Karate of America

Twin Falls Shotokan Karate Dojo

Twin Falls, Idaho

Beginners Welcome!

Shotokan Karate of America (SKA) is a non-profit organization that has been teaching traditional Karate in the USA since 1955. SKA was founded by Tsutomu Ohshima.  Mr. Ohshima was one of Master Funakoshi’s last direct pupils (1948-1953) studying under him while attending Waseda University in Tokyo, Japan.

Practice on the Canyon 2024

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Years ago, when I first heard about the Practice on the Canyon event in Twin Falls, Idaho, I knew that I needed to attend. Unfortunately, I could not. I work most weekends and it is […]

Practice on the Canyon 2024

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Practice on the Canyon 2024 July 13  9a – Meet south/east side of Perrine Bridge – Combos around Canyon Rim and Punches over Bridge. 2p – Practice indoors at Clark home gym – Led by […]

Kyu Test – Spring 2024

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Spring Kyu Test 2024Date: May 15, 2024 (Wednesday)Time: Start at 6:15pmPlace: CSI Rec 236SKA membership must be current.

"Through serious martial arts practice, we can learn to face ourselves strictly and show our best spirit in all situations."

About the Twin Falls Shotokan Karate Dojo

Our dojo was founded in 2011  by Jesse Clark, Sandan (3rd degree black belt) who received permission to lead the dojo directly from Tsutomu Ohshima, founder of Shotokan Karate of America. Our members enjoy a direct link to ancient masters of martial arts through Mr. Ohshima and his direct instructor, Gichin Funakoshi, founder of Shotokan Karate. We strive to strengthen body, mind and spirit, perfect character, and faithfully transmit the art to future generations.

Benefits of Karate Practice

Karate can be practiced by everyone at any age for self-defense, to strengthen the entire body, improve balance, efficiency of movement, breathing and overall health. No special equipment is needed. Karate helps to strengthen the mind, develop courage, fortitude, and the ability to achieve goals. Karate practice emphasizes spiritual values of courtesy, integrity, humility, justice, honor, and self-control. The study of karate benefits the student in all areas of their life.

Welcome Newcomers!

We are so glad that you are interested in joining Twin Falls Shotokan Karate Dojo. Joining is easy - just visit any of our practices! There is no charge to observe or to practice with us once or twice. After that, if you decide to stay, you must join Shotokan Karate of America (membership is $75 for the first year, subsequent years are $100 per year)  As a member of SKA you will be able to attend any SKA regional, national, and international event open to your rank, and you'll be able to test for rank twice per year at no charge. Black belt testing is also free, but by invitation only.
"In order to achieve victory you must place yourself in your opponent’s skin. If you don’t understand yourself, you will lose one hundred percent of the time. If you understand yourself, you will win fifty percent of the time. If you understand yourself and your opponent, you will win one hundred percent of the time." - Tsutomu Ohshima

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Twin Falls Shotokan Karate Dojo
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