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The UCSC Shotokan Karate Club studies traditional Japanese karate as standardized by the Japan Karate Association (JKA), a worldwide organization group with many collegiate and private clubs throughout the U.S.
We welcome both beginners and experienced students.
This is a traditional martia l arts style, not a contact sport - you won't actually hit people or get hit. You will, however, get a comprehensive full-body workout that includes stretching and building strength. You will learn body dynamics, increase self confidence, relieve stress and get fit!
For more information on the JKA style of Shotokan Karate, please visit the JKA of Silicon Valley, which offers both great web resources and a very good dojo to study JKA Karate in the Bay Area, or the JKA Headquarters.
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Sensei Jeremy Peck (3rd degree black belt - "3rd dan") has been practicing Karate since 1980, and has been teaching since 1988. He spent several years living and studying Karate in Japan, and placed 2nd and 1st in 1987 and 1988 in the JKA All-Tokyo Championships (team kata). | |
Sensei Jon Willson (1st degree black belt - "1st dan") has been studying Karate since 1988, and has years of teaching experience from several clubs. His experience includes extended visits to Japan to practice Karate. |