Established in 1983

"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

(Mark Kohagura Kicking, Kumite, & Kata Clinic in Seattle - Sep. 29-30, 2007)

North Seattle Shotokan Karate Dojo is affiliated with Shotokan Karate of America (SKA), a non-profit organization teaching traditional Karate-do in the United States since 1955.

The mission of Shotokan Karate of America, as established by Shihan, Tsutomu Ohshima, is to “preserve, perpetuate, and advance the legacy of Shotokan Karate for the betterment of the lives of those who train, and to contribute positively to human history.”

Beginners are always welcome to North Seattle Shotokan. Regardless of age, sex, or current physical condition, you can begin karate practice and enjoy it.    

SCHEDULE:

Registration for classes is at the beginning of every month.  Introductory and advanced classes are offered and are scheduled as follows:

Beginning classes:
	Monday	6:30-7:30pm
	Wednesday	6:30-7:30pm
Advanced classes:
	Monday	6:30-8:30pm
	Wednesday	6:30-8:30pm
	Friday	7:00-8:45pm

 

In addition, a senior practice is held every Sunday at 10:00-12:00 for all SKA black and brown belts in the Seattle area.

 

FEES:   $30 per month for beginning classes, $60 per month for advanced classes.

SKA Membership:

National membership in SKA is $50 for new members; $75 per year for renewal each January ($25 discount if initial registration is after July 1).

For more information about our dojo and practices, click here to contact us by e-mail, or call us at (206)364-6609.

NORTH SEATTLE SHOTOKAN INSTRUCTORS:

Nihad Khalaf, 4th degree black belt, co-founded and heads the North Seattle Shotokan Dojo. Nihad began karate practice in 1978 at the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colorado. He moved to Seattle in 1980. Nihad has been teaching karate for over 24 years.

 

Joel Blakely, 3rd degree black belt.  Joel began karate practice in 1991 at North Seattle Shotokan.  Joel practiced with several SKA affiliated dojos in Europe and Canada.

 

Richard Dermer, 2nd degree black belt. Richard began karate practice in 1977 at Caltech. Rich practiced with several SKA affiliated dojos in the US and Europe. Rich moved to Seattle in 1996.

 

Anne Paxton, 2nd degree black belt.  Anne began karate practice in1998 at North Seattle Shotokan Club.