“What to know when your child wants to be a Black Belt!” “The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek.” -Joseph Campbell Joseph Campbell was an American mythologist, writer and lecturer. He wrote a wonderful book title ‘The Hero with a Thousand Faces’. This book describes 12 stages of the human Read More
I kept seeing myself as an A student and I kept getting A’s. Karate has had such a profound impact on my life. I can’t sum it up in one story, but I will try to convey the most significant change I feel I have made. I am not known for being good at math. Read More
Marty Callahan 8th Degree Black Belt “The basic difference between an ordinary man and a warrior is that a warrior takes everything as a challenge while an ordinary man takes everything as a blessing or a curse.” -Carlos Castaneda It’s late January 2023 we just came back from training with Read More
7th Degree Black Belt! We are excited to announce the return of Instructor Extraordinaire, Sensei Kevin Warner, 7th Degree Black Belt, on the Friday, April 28th and Saturday, April 29th. Sensei Warner is a former international competitor and a member of the Advisory Committee of Shotokan International Alliance. He will be here to teach classes Read More
Finley Community Center 6 pm Saturday, May 6th 2023 Student Performances Award Ceremony Potluck Dinner Samurai Sword Cake Cutting Family and Friends are Invited. NOTE: All Shotokan Karate Leadership School® students are expected to attend. Attendance at this event will help your child achieve their goals and demonstrate the support they have for their dojo-mates Read More
Shotokan Karate Leadership School® Newsletter April 1, 2023 A BIG Welcome to our newest students! ❖ Logan Purtill, Jovanni Garcia, Alejandro Rojas, Jacob Fertino, Riley Stanbro, Elliot Zapadinsky, Juliann Finn, Avery Finn, Liam Finn, Patrick Finn, Ed Estrada Upcoming Events and Activities Saturday, April 1st next Santa Rosa Invitational Karate Tournament: 10:30a-12:30p April 10-17th Sensei Read More
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
By Shotokan Karate Leadership School in Santa Rosa, CA Have you ever dreamed of learning karate but assumed it was too late for you to start? Think again! Karate can be beneficial for anyone at any age and there are classes available for beginners of all ages. There’s no such thing as being too old—in Read More
By Shotokan Karate Leadership School in Santa Rosa, CA Are you looking for a way to help your child develop strength, agility, and confidence? Look no further! Karate can help your child reach their full potential in all areas of life. Karate can be a great way to teach kids the importance of discipline, physical Read More
By Shotokan Karate Leadership School in Santa Rosa, CA So, you’ve decided to take up karate training. That’s great news! There are many benefits to learning karate, both physical and mental. But if you’re like most people, you probably don’t have all the time in the world to devote to your newfound passion. You may Read More