About Emerald Isle Shotokan Karate Dojo
The Emerald Isle Shotokan Karate Dojo was founded in 2023 by Karen Frost, a 3rd degree black belt student of Tsutomu Ohshima, founder of Shotokan Karate of America (SKA).
SKA members enjoy a direct link to the ancient masters of martial arts through Mr. Ohshima and his direct instructor, Gichin Funakoshi, founder of Shotokan Karate.
SKA strives to strengthen body, mind, and spirit, perfect character, and faithfully transmit the art to future generations.
Benefits of Karate Practice
Karate can be practiced by everyone at any age for self-defense, to strengthen the body, and to improve balance, efficiency of movement, breathing, and overall health.
In addition to the physical benefits, karate helps strengthen the mind and develop courage and fortitude.
Karate practice emphasizes courtesy, integrity, humility, justice, honor, and self-control.
Overall, the study of karate benefits students in all areas of their lives.
Welcome Newcomers!
We’re so glad you’re interested in joining the Emerald Isle dojo!
Joining is easy – just visit any of our practices! If you decide you want to be part of SKA, it’s just $125 for the first year. As a member of SKA, you’ll be able to attend any SKA regional, national, and international event open to your rank, and you’ll be able to test for rank twice per year at no charge.
To win one hundred victories in one hundred battles is not the highest skill. To subdue the enemy without fighting is the highest skill.
– Master Gichin Funakoshi