Butler University Indianapolis Shotokan Karate Club

Dojo location is in Butler University's Hinkle Field House and the Health and Recreation Complex

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

 

Practice Schedule

Current SKA membership required to attend all events and practices.

 

 

Fall Semester Practice Times

All practices are held in the Heath and Recreation Complex Wet Room.

Tuesday

8-10 PM

Thursday

8-10 PM

Saturday

8-10 AM

 

 

Directions to the Dojos can be found on the Directions page

Events

Indianapolis Exchange Practice (October 3rd)

          We will be hosting an exchange practice with other members of SKA.  Practices will be held at the Sycamore school in Indianapolis. 

 

Links to other SKA Events (member's area login required):

SKA Events: http://www.ska.org/news

How to Join

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.  Please contact one of our members (see below) if you have any questions or are interested in joining.  Beginners to karate are welcome.

 

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 $7 guest fee required for community members to practice in the HRC, but there is no charge for use of the West Gym. 

Links

o    Indianapolis Shotokan Karate Club http://www.indianapolisshotokan.org

o    Shotokan Karate of America http://www.ska.org

o    Butler University http://www.butler.edu

 

Contacts

o    Club Captain:    Jesse Haines

o    Club President: Matt VandenElst

o    Club Vice President:  Annie Rybak

o    Dojo Leader:     Brad Markisohn

o    Dojo Manager:  John Karpicke

Calendar

 

Webmaster:
brad.markisohn@roche.com
Last Updated June 28, 2009