Sometimes tough  parenting requires  that you tell your kids  that they need to  clean their rooms  before they can have  a donut, while you sit  eating donuts yelling,  ‘Hurray, they’re 

Shoka Magazine March 2023 - Shoka News

A BIG Welcome to our newest students!   ❖ Addie Santiago, Julian Santa Maria, Lily Digardi, Joshua Reeves, Samsaara Santiago,  Skylar Morales, Khyle Phy-Birdsong, George Jasmin, Bella Espino, Olivia Shane, Kent  Wilson, Logan Purtill, Jovanni Garcia Upcoming Events and Activities   March-April Instructional Period starts the week of February 27th  Next Great Journey Lesson topic will be Read More

Shoka Magazine March 2023

Marty Callahan 8th Degree Black Belt “Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden,  meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, in order to assure the survival and success  of liberty.”   – John F. Kennedy 35th President of the United States Read More

Does Karate Really Build Muscles

By Shotokan Karate Leadership School in Santa Rosa, CA Many people are drawn to karate because of the physical benefits they offer. While karate is undoubtedly a great way to get in shape, does it really build muscle? We’ve all heard stories of karate experts who can break boards with their bare hands and lift Read More

The Benefits of Training in Martial Arts for a Year

By Shotokan Karate Leadership School in Santa Rosa, CA Have you ever considered taking up karate? If so, you’re in luck! There are myriad benefits to training in karate for at least one year. From physical fitness and self-defense skills to improved mental health and emotional resilience, there are many compelling reasons why you should Read More