Miami Shotokan Karate Club

2011 JKA/AF Nationals & Collegiate Goodwill Tournament

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The Tournament Registration packet is available

Download PDF.

Visit our tournament website for more details

JKA/AF Narionals.

2011 JKA/AF Nationals & Collegiate Goodwill Tournament

2011-07-27T10:52:00.000-07:00

2011 JKA/AF Nationals

Dojo 18 Year Anniversary Sunrise Practice

2011-07-27T10:39:00.000-07:00

Annual Sunrise Practice - July 16, 2011 @ Crandon Beach, Miami, FL.

Dojo Training

2011-07-11T06:33:00.000-07:00

Great spirit in training this past week......

Another Training Opportunity.....

2011-06-19T08:26:00.000-07:00

2011 Annual Acadiana JKA/AF Karate Training Camp and Dan Exam will be held Aug 5th thru 7th in Lafayette, LA. It is their 9th annual event hosted by JKA instructors Scott Decuir and Lane Nevils with all classes taught by Master Takayuki Mikami (JKA 8th Dan).

2011 JKA/AF Nationals Collegiate & Goodwill Tournament

2011-06-19T08:02:00.000-07:00

November 12 & 13, 2011 in Miami, Florida, USA

Save the date and join us..........

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1azQLIu3SEE

JKA NorCal Weekend Seminar

2011-02-03T11:33:00.000-08:00

Sensei Jose Ferrand to visit

JKA Northern California

2/25 - 2/27

Happy New Year to all!

2011-01-06T05:57:00.000-08:00

This is a reminder that the dojo is back to it's regular schedule.
We look forward to seeing you in class!

Fall Training Camp

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FALL TRAINING CAMP

2010-10-10T11:04:00.000-07:00

Special Gues Instructor
Katsutoshi Shiina, 7th Dan, JKA

Dojo Classes
Location:
Miami Shotokan Karate Club
10047 SW 72nd Street
Miami, FL 33173

Tuesday, October 26th thru Friday, October 29th
Kids (Brown & Black belts) & Adults All Ranks - 6:45 pm to 7:45 pm
Advanced (Black Belts Only) – 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm (possibly later)

** Participants may attend only 1 class per day for those classes being held at the dojo due to space limitations.

Training Camp
Location:
University of Miami
Herbert Wellness Center
Multipurpose Room A
1241 Dickinson Drive
Coral Gables, FL 33146

Class Times
Saturday, October 30th
10:00-11:30 am
4:30-6:00 pm
Sunday, October 31st
9:00 – 10:00 am

Fees
Adults - $150.00
Kids (17 years and younger) - $100.00
University of Miami Karate Club Members - $75.00

Fees are flat rates. These amounts will be required whether participants attend all or only part of the camp.
Registration will be done on site. CASH ONLY!
Participants will be able to present JKA Passport for signature.

Hotels near the Miami Shotokan dojo:

Country Inn and Suites
11750 Mills Drive, Miami Florida 33183, USA

Reservations: 1-800-596-2375 US/Canada

Toll-freeTelephone: (305) 270-0359

Fax: (305) 270-1334

Best Western Kendall Hotel and Suites

8560 SW 124th Avenue, Kendall, Florida, 33183-4600, US

Phone: 305/271-4848

Fax: 305/271-4871

Miami Summer Training Camp

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Special Guest Instructor:
Master Takayuki Mikami, 8th Dan, JKA
Chief Instructor & Founder of JKA American Federation

September 3, 4 & 5, 2010

Hosted by Miami Shotokan Karate Club & the University of Miami Karate Club.

University of Miami Student Wellness Center
1241 Dickinson Drive
Coral Gables, FL 33146

Schedule of Events:
Friday, September 3, 2010
Training 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Training 8:30 - 10:00 am
Dan Exam 11 am (at Miami Shotokan Karate Club)
Training 5:00 - 6:30 pm
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Training 8:30 - 10:00 am
Tournament 11 am (tentative - based on attendance)

Important Information:
The tournament is free for camp participants. Pre-registration cost is $80 for all classes or $30 per class. Registration at time of event is $100 or $30 per class. Cost for children under 17 years of age is $40 for pre-registration or $50 for on-site registration. Pre-registration must be done by August 28, 2010. Please send payment and completed application form to Miami Shotokan Karate Club, 10047 SW 72 Street, Miami, FL 33173. Checks should be made payable to Miami Shotokan Karate Club if you are paying in advance. Only cash will be accepted on-site at time of event.

If you have questions or require further information regarding this event please call Miami Shotokan Karate Club at 305-978-4302.

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

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Starting today, Tuesday, December 1st we will go to our holiday schedule as follows:
5:30 pm - Children
7:00 pm - Youth/Adults
* These times are for weekday classes (Monday through Friday).

Saturday class times remain the same:
10:00 am - Children
11:15 am - Youth/Adults

Good Luck

2009-11-05T09:14:00.001-08:00

Wishing Good Luck to all competitors from Miami Shotokan at this year's National Tournament.

2009 JKA/AF National Tournament

2009-11-04T13:57:00.000-08:00

Please be advised there are NO CLASSES on Saturday, November 7th due to the National Tournament this weekend...

2009 JKA/AF National Tournament
November 7 & 8, 2009
University of New Orleans (UNO)
Human Performance Center
New Orleans, LA

Go to the following link for further information...

http://www.jkaaf.com/

No Class on Labor Day

2009-09-05T18:58:00.000-07:00

There are NO Classes on Monday, September 7th due to the Labor Day holiday.

Regular class schedule will resume on Tuesday.

Have a safe and happy holiday weekend!!!

Back to Regular Class Schedule

2009-08-31T14:40:00.000-07:00

As of today, Monday, August 31st, the Dojo is back to it's Regular Class Schedule.

2009 ACADIANA KARATE CAMP

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DATE: AUGUST 7th, 8th, and 9th (FRIDAY, SATURDAY and SUNDAY) 2009

LOCATION: HEYMANN PARK GYM, 1500 S. ORANGE STREET, LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA 70501-7532

INSTRUCTOR: MR. TAKAYUKI MIKAMI, 8TH DAN (HACHI DAN), JKA

ELIGIBILITY: Adult’s with 3 months training - Children with at least 1 year training.

FEES:

Pre-Registration: $ 90.00 – Fill out registration form and mail with full fee

to: NIKI/LKC Camp, 224 Center St, New Iberia, LA 70560-3751.

Must be postmarked July 31st. If you cannot attend, the fee will be refunded except for a $10.00 clerical fee.

Please DO NOT SEND registration via Registered mail as there is no one at the mailing address during delivery hours to sign the delivery receipt.

At-Door: $100.00 – Fill out Registration form, present at Gym, Friday August 8th.

SCHEDULE

Fri. Aug 7th 4:30-5:30 PM Check-in/registration for Camp

6:00-8:00 PM Training - All ranks

Sat. Aug 8th 9:00-11:00 AM Training - All ranks

11:15 AM DAN EXAM

2:30-3:30 PM Optional Training w/ US Team Members ($20) - All ranks

3:30-5:30 PM Training – All ranks

Sun. Aug 9th 9:00-11:00 AM Training – All ranks

11:30 AM - KYU EXAM

SPECIAL NOTE: The Lafayette Karate Club (LKC) and the New Iberia Karate Institute (NIKI) will jointly host a party / get together on Saturday night from 5:30 – 7:30 pm at the pavilion located outside the Gym at Heymann Park.

No Classes Fourth of July weekend

2009-06-29T06:46:00.000-07:00

No Classes on this Friday (7/03) or Saturday 7/04) due to the Fourth of July holiday. Classes will resume on Monday, July 6th.

Have a wonderful and safe holiday weekend!

DAN EXAM RESULTS

2009-06-20T10:40:00.000-07:00

During a visit to our dojo on Thursday, June 18, 2009, Mikami Sensei held a Dan Exam. Congratulations to the following individuals on passing their exam:

Armando Fresnedo - Shodan

Maritza Bueno - Nidan

Carlos Diez - Sandan

Claudio Rodriguez - Yondan

Mario (Che) Flores - Yondan

Also, congrations are in order to those individuals participating in the Kyu Test held this same night. Great job everyone!

Kyu Test / Dan Exam / Clinic with Mikami Sensei

2009-06-13T06:38:00.000-07:00

KYU TEST

The next Kyu Test will be held on Thursday, June 18th at 6:00 p.m. at the Dojo. The cost is $40.00.

If you are testing please register as so as soon as possible.

DAN EXAM

Please register in the office with Sensei as soon as possible.

Dan Exam Fee Schedule

Rank Examination Fee Registration Fee

1st Dan $80 US $90 US

2ndDan $100 US $120 US

3rd Dan $120 US $165 US

4th Dan $150 US $200 US

Both the examination fee as well as the registration fee must be paid at the time of the test. Also, you MUST present your current (2009) JKA Passport at the time of the test.

Please Note: if you fail your test the registration fee will be returned to you.

CLINIC

There will, again, be a clinic with Mikami Sensei following the tests, at approximately 7:00 pm - Please Note: this is an estimated time and is subject to change to be slightly earlier or later, depending on the time the Kyu Test / Dan Exam ends. The cost of this clinic is $20 per person and is open to the first 30 individuals that sign up. If you would like to attend please pay as soon as possible as this class will fill up quickly. Payment can be made in the dojo office.

Summer Schedule for Kids Classes

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Starting next Monday, June 8th, there will be only one kids class each week day (Monday - Friday) at 5:30 pm, throughout the Summer.

Adult classes as well as Saturday classes will remain the same.

National Camp Examination Results

2009-06-03T14:00:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Miami Shotokan Chief Instructor, Jose Ferrand, for attaining following certifications through JKA:

Class D Instructor, Class D Examiner and Class C Judge.

Also, to Robert Escobio for attaining Class D Instructor certification.

Karate Summer Camp for Kids

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The kids attending this Summer Camp will not only train two karate classes per day but will also participate in games, swimming, crafts, movies, outings and much more.

The cost is $80 per week. This amount does not include cost of weekly outings to places such as museums, movies, etc.

Sessions will run 10 weeks. The first session begins June 8th and the last on August 10th.

Please contact the dojo for more information and/or registration forms.

Notes From Miami - Shiina Sensei Camp by Christina Foo

2009-05-10T18:04:00.000-07:00

Checkout link for JKA NorCal blog "Notes from Miami - Shiina Sensei Camp" written by Christina Foo as she chronicles training this past weekend with Special Guest Instructor Katsutoshi Shiina, 7th Dan, JKA.

http://www.jkanorcal.org/archives/424

Dan Exam Results

2009-05-10T08:14:00.000-07:00

Miami Camp Guest Instructor, Katsutoshi Shiina, 7th Dan, JKA, held a Dan Exam on Saturday, May 9th, at 4PM, at the Miami Shotokan Karate Club dojo. Congratulations to the following members for passing their test:

University of Miami:
Sam Grogg - Shodan

Miami Shotokan:
Michael Mazuelos - Shodan
Mark Mazuelos - Shodan
Sariah Atassi - Shodan
Raymond Fornino - Shodan
Andre Fiallos - Nidan
Madeleine Mondragon - Nidan
Gustavo Rearte - Sandan
Berny Guirola - Sandan
Janusz Niedbala - Sandan

2009-05-05T05:28:00.000-07:00

MIAMI CAMP
Friday,May 8th & Saturday, May 9th

Due to a scheduling problem it has become necessary to cancel the Friday morning class of the training camp this weekend.

Sensei (Jose Ferrand) only found out this information this past weekend. Unfortunately Shiina Sensei has a limited time in Miami and we must cancel this one class. We ask your understanding regarding this change and do apologize for any inconvenience it may cause.

Amended Class Schedule:
Friday: 6:00PM – 7:30PM
Saturday: 10:00AM to 11:30AM & 6:00PM – 7:30PM

2009-04-29T04:31:00.000-07:00

National Camp in New Orleans
Thursday, May 28th to Sunday, May 31st

The following hotel has been selected as our camp hotel....
COURTYARD NEW ORLEANS CONVENTION CENTER by MARIOTT
300 Julia Street, New Orleans, LA
1-504-598-9898

Regular Rate
2 Queen Beds = $79 per night
Suite (2 Full Beds/1 Sofa Bed) = $139 per night

AAA Rate
2 Queen Beds = $71 per night
I had not checked on the AAA rate for Suites, so if you needing a suite please call directly.

Hotels.com
1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds = $59.25 per night with 3rd night FREE
1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds = $66.75 per night with 3rd night FREE &a mp; Full Breakfast
The deal with the 3rd night free is not available for Suites.

PLEASE NOTE:
If you book through Hotels.com the following is the cancellation policy imposed by the hotel. You have until 4:00 p.m. on 4/25/09 to cancel your reservation. After this time the hotel will charge a 1 Night Room & Tax Penalty. They also Do Not Refund for No Shows or Early Check Outs. Please read this information for yourself so you are familiar with it.

According to Google Maps this hotel is 4.6 miles from the Riely Center (gymnasium) at Tulane University (& approximately 8 blocks from Bourbon Street). Therefore, transportation is necessary.

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Reminders:

Last day to pre-register for Miami Camp is Wednesday, April 29th. Of course you can register on-site but at that time the fees must be paid in cash.

We are collecting registrations for the National Camp in New Orleans as well. These, also, must be turned in by the 29th, so that we can forward to HQ immediately to receive the lowest fee rate. You can, of course, pay beyond this time but the fees increas denpending on time sent. See below for details.

$200 - if paid by April 30th
$225 - if paid by May 15th
$250 - at the door

Finally we are in the process of researching hotels for New Orleans. I will advise as soon as one had been selected.

2009-04-20T16:58:00.000-07:00

Here's a video preview of the First Annual National Camp being held in New Orleans, May 28th to 31st. Guest Instructors will be Yoshiharu Osaka Sensei, 8th dan, & Takuya Taniyama Sensei, 6th dan, both from the JKA Honbu Dojo in Japan.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwCwcpwZoS8

Details regarding this training camp will be posted soon.

2009-04-12T16:42:00.000-07:00

MIAMI TRAINING CAMP

Friday, May 8^th and Saturday, May 9^th

Guest Instructor: Katsutoshi Shiina, 7^th Dan, JKA

Location

University of Miami Herber Wellness Center

1241 Dickinson Drive, Coral Gables, 33146

Class Schedule

Friday: 7:00AM to 8:30AM & 6:00PM – 7:30PM

Saturday: 10:00AM to 11:30AM & 6:00PM – 7:30PM

Fee Schedule

$80 – 2 Days / $50 – 1 Day / $30 – 1 Class

** CASH ONLY **

Registration will be done on site.

Participants must present JKA Passport or Member ship card.

2009-03-21T07:47:00.000-07:00

All South Karate Championships
Saturday, April 4, 2009 at University of New Orleans - Human Performance Center

Tournament is open to all ranks from childrens divisions (age 6) to senior (age 40 and older).

Fees: $35 Kata or Kumite Individual / $45 for both Individual events /$45 Team Kata / $45 Team Kumite
Registration begins at 10:30 AM
Tournament begins at Noon (12:00 PM)

New Class Added To Schedule

2009-02-02T19:25:00.000-08:00

Sensei has once again added an afternoon class to the Dojo Schedule. The class will start this week and will only be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:00 PM. If there is enough interest then Sensei may add additional days in the future.

New Dojo Blog

2009-01-31T16:50:00.000-08:00

Please check in regularly for the latest information on upcoming events and happenings at the dojo. Feel free to post comments and give feedback as we start using this new tool.