The Butler University Indianapolis Shotokan Karate Club is affiliated with Shotokan Karate of America a nonprofit organization teaching traditional Karate-do since 1955.
Senior Instructor Godan John Teramoto
"The ultimate aim of the art of karate lies not in victory or defeat, but in the perfection of the characters of its participants."
-- Gichin Funakoshi
Current SKA membership required to attend all events and practices
Regular Semester Practice Times
Monday 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Black and brown belts
Tuesday 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM All levels
Thursday 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM All levels
Saturday 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM All levels
M/T/Th practices are held in the Hinkle Field House West Gym
Saturday practice is held in the Health Resource Center (HRC)
Summer and Holiday Practice Times
Tuesday/Thursday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM All levels
All Summer and holiday practices are held in the HRC
or outside as weather permits
Directions to the Dojos can be found on the Directions page
2008 Fall Exchange Practice
When: 9:00am - 11:00am & 2:00pm - 4:00pm on Saturday, November 15, 2009
11:00am - 1:00pm on Sunday, November 16, 2009
Where: HRC, Butler University, Indianapolis, IN (see Directions)
Who: Open to all SKA members
Midwest Winter Special Training
Dates: 01/30 - 02/01, 2009
Location: Kansas City, MO
Detailed Information: http://kc-shotokan.com/events/sptrn.htm
Midwest Summer Special Training
Dates: June 3-7, 2009
Location: St Joseph, MO
Detailed Information: http://kc-shotokan.com/events/sst.htm
Links to other SKA Events (member's area login required):
SKA Events: http://www.ska.org/news
Beginners are welcome to join at any time during the year. While the club is based out of Butler University, non Butler students are also welcome to participate. Formal organizational meetings are held at the beginning of the Fall and Spring semesters. At any other times you are encouraged to come and watch one of the regularly scheduled practices then speak with one of the instructors.
Dues:
Shotokan Karate of America, and the Butler University Indianapolis Shotokan dojo are non-profit organizations. However, fees are charged to meet the expenses of running the organization.
National Dues: $75/first year, $100/year thereafter
This entitles a member to various privileges including training at any SKA or affiliated dojo, ranking, participating in special practices, tournaments and other events organized by the SKA. A subscription to a quarterly on-line newsletter is included in the membership.Local Dues:
Students: $50/ semester
Community members: $100/semester
There is a $6 guest fee required for community members to practice in the HRC, but there is no charge for use of the West Gym.
Links
Shotokan Karate of America http://www.ska.org
Butler University http://www.butler.edu
Club Captain: Jesse Haines
Club President: Kyle Obergfell
Dojo Leader: Brad Markisohn
Dojo Manager: John Karpicke
Webmaster: brad.markisohn@roche.com Last Updated October 20, 2008