JKA of Northern California has been kind enough to invite Satsuma Dojo to training seminars with Sensei Mikami, who is a long time friend of Kancho Kanazawa. We were fortunate to host him in San Jose in the mid 80's; and our sensei, Wada Isao, trained with Mikami Sensei in the 60's/70's.

Where :: Prime Time Athletic Club in Buringame, CA
When :: June 12-13
Cost :: $50 for all belts, $20 for Instructor’s Class

This is a unique opportunity that should not be missed.
Please visit http://www.jkanorcal.org/archives/700 for more information and flyer.

Once again, Satsuma Dojo is very fortunate to be able to host Kanazawa Hirokazu Kancho, founder, president and chief instructor of Shotokan Karate-Do International Federation.

On June 27, we invite you to join us as Kanazawa Kancho and his eldest son, Kanazawa Nobuaki Kancho, multiple-time world champion, offer seminars.

Location ::
Columbia Community Center
785 Morse Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Google Maps

Please see the attached flyer. If you have any questions or would like any additional information, feel free to contact Sensei Jay at 408-757-8073 or sensei.jay@satsumadojo.com.

Information Flyer

Satsuma Dojo is very fortunate to be able to host Kanazawa Nobuaki Sensei, son of SKIF founder Kancho Kanazawa, of the Honbu Dojo, and multiple-time world champion for a day of seminars.

Location ::
Columbia Neighborhood Center
785 Morse Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Google Maps

When ::
Sunday, February 7, 2010
12:00pm - 1:30pm Advanced Training (Black & Brown belts)
1:45pm - 2:45pm Advanced & Intermediate Training (Purple & Green Belts)
3:00pm - 4:00pm All Levels (All Belts)

Cost ::
$10 for one or more seminars :: 18 & under
$20 for one or more seminars :: Adults

Please see the attached flyer. If you have any questions or would like any additional information, feel free to contact Sensei Jay at 408-757-8073 or sensei.jay@satsumadojo.com.

Informational Flyer

Please join us for the 12th annual Summer Gasshuku; a special four hour training session led by Sensei Jay Castellano and the Satsuma Dojo. This unique training opportunity benefits the Lowell Slater Richardson Foundation, a non-profit foundation that awards college grants to “at risk” students. All ranks, styles and levels are welcome to participate in what has become a favorite, locally famous event- don't miss it!

Where :: Montara State Beach, California :: Google Map
When :: October 24, 2009 8:00AM to 12:00PM
Cost :: $35.00 per person

Please come train for any length of time or simply come support us.

Make any checks payable to ::
The Lowell Slater Richardson Foundation
1030 Fernleaf Drive
Sunnyvale, CA 94086

All proceeds after costs will go to the LSR Foundation. Most contributions to “non profit” foundations are tax deductible; always consult your accountant on donations and your tax status.
Please email Mark Richardson with any questions or a confirmation of your attendance.

We hope to see you at the Summer Gasshuku!

Effective this Saturday 8/29/09 we are moving our Sunnyvale training location to the multipurpose room behind the Columbia Neighborhood Center. The Multipurpose Room is a new facility behind the CNC (closer to the park and baseball area). We plan to continue our regularly scheduled classes in the Multipurpose Room for a few weeks until the CNC floors are finished, then we will move back to our original location at the CNC.

Columbia Neighborhood Center
785 Morse Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Google Maps

Our schedule remains the same;
Tuesdays 7-8pm all levels, 8-9pm advanced
Saturdays 8-10am advanced, 10am-12pm all levels.
 
~Mark Richardson

As keeping with the theme of this year... our Fremont classes have moved to a new location, as previous classes were cancelled due to budgetary cuts by the City of Fremont; but we persevere!

New classes lead by Senpai Peter Rodriquez are available ::

37428 Centralmont Place
Fremont, CA 94536 
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Thursdays from 7:30pm - 9:30pm

Several people have asked about ordering a new Tokon gi.   
We are putting together a list of those interested and will order a new gi in a couple of weeks.  Please Dean Lewis know if you are interested in purchasing these quality gi.

Here is the web site.   We get a nice discount off these retail prices.   www.tokon.com

~Dean Lewis

Staring next Tuesday 3/17/09 we will have classes in the cafeteria at Bishop Elementary School. The address is:

450 N. Sunnyvale Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Map Link

There is a drop-off area and some parking at the main entrance on Sunnyvale Ave.
 
Access to the cafeteria from the main entrance on Sunnyvale Ave. Walk through the courtyard, the cafeteria is directly facing Sunnyvale Ave.
 
We will resume our regular class schedule:
Tuesdays 7pm to 8pm general session, 8pm to 9pm intermediate/advanced
Saturdays 8am to 10am advanced session, 10am to 12pm general session.

PLEASE NOTE :: we are switching back to Saturdays!

Please note that classes at the CNC (Sunnyvale), location have been cancelled until further notice due to rain damaged floors. Once the weather clears the Facilities group will start the estimate/repair process. This could take a week or more.
I’ll communicate more info as I receive it.

Mark Richardson

UPDATE ::
Water came into both sides of this area. Workers have removed all the inside wall covering from the floor to the ceiling around the exit doors and storage room. The water flooded the north and south areas of this part of the gym. The wood floor expanded and there is a huge wave buckle in the floor right in the middle between the north and south parts of the floor. Along the wall, by the dressing rooms, the floor is a good 2-3 feet above the ground level with the bow running out about 1/3 of the way into the total gym floor. It is an amazing to see the stress the expanding wood placed on the floor.

Dean Lewis

UPDATE x2 ::
OSS! Unfortunately the CNC has shut down again due to more damage found by the contractors making repairs.
We do not know when it will open up again for us, but will communicate as I know more. We and the CNC staff apologize for the schedule changes.

~Mark Richardson

Satsuma Dojo Members & Friends,

I invite you to join us for a special seminar by Hanshi Jonathan Kwok, 7th dan and Chief Instructor for Shotokan Karate-Do International Federation--U.S. Federation, on Sunday, February 8, 9:30am-11:30am, at the Columbia Neighborhood Center in Sunnyvale.

We are fortunate to be able to host Kwok Sensei, who has been affiliated with Kancho Hirokazu Kanazawa for over 40 years and is an expert in the SKIF curriculum and concepts. The seminar will include both SKIF fundamentals and more advanced SKIF concepts.

See the attached flyer for details. If you have any questions or need additional information, feel free to contact me. 

Sensei Jay

Please join us September 20th for the 11th annual Summer Gasshuku; a special four hour training session led by Sensei Jay Castellano and the Satsuma Dojo. This unique training opportunity benefits the Lowell Slater Richardson Foundation, a non-profit foundation that awards college grants to “at risk” students. All ranks, styles and levels are welcome to participate in what has become a favorite, locally famous event- don't miss it! Read More...

After the class of Saturday, January 12, the Saturday classes at the Columbia Neighborhood Center in Sunnyvale will be changing to Sundays, up to and including Sunday, March 16. We will switch back to Saturdays on Saturday, March 22. You may recall this same schedule change last year to accommodate the CNC's youth basketball program. Read More...