Shotokan Karate of America, Carson Valley Dojo

As part of SKA, we are devoted to teaching the highest level of karate, as a martial art and a way of life. We welcome anyone (ages 12 and up) interested in practicing shotokan karate.

Beginners are always welcome
Schedule
Location
Fees
Instructor

Beginners are always welcome regardless of age, gender, or physical condition. Classes are highly structured, safe and emphasize an individual's abilities while challenging one's limitations and providing excellent physical exercise and self-defense skills.

It is not the possession of great strength that makes a karateka, but the ability to coordinate your mind and body. Our training develops that ability while learning an effective method of self defense. It is an activity in which advancing age or health problems are not a hindrance. Rather, it encourages proficiency and keen coordination of mind and body.
The goal of true karate practice is the perfection of oneself through the perfection of the art.

Schedule
Regularly scheduled classes are held at World Gym at 885 Mahogany Lane in Minden, NV:
Tuesday.........7:00 - 8:30 pm
Friday.............6:30 - 8:00 pm

You are welcome to observe classes at any time, or try a class absolutely free, no strings attached.

Additionally, we participate in exchange practices, advanced trainings with other local and regional groups and other events.

Location

World Gym
885 Mahogany Lane
Minden, NV 89423

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Fees
If you a member of the World Gym in Minden, there are no monthly fees. For non-members, there is a $10 daily pass that gives you access to the entire gym.

Annual SKA dues for new members are $75 for the first year, $100 afterwards. There are no additional fees for belt tests.

Instructor
The direct heritage linking Carson Valley Dojo to the origins of shotokan karate assures the highest level of instruction.
The dojo instructor, Alexander Dolinin, has studied directly under Tsutomu Ohshima, the originator of shotokan karate in the US and one of the last pupils of Master Funakoshi. Alexander began his martial arts studies at the age of 11 when he started practicing Greco-Roman wrestling. While in the Navy, he was introduced to karate and later began practicing shotokan in 1987. He has received his black belt ranking from Tsutomu Ohshima through gradings held by Shotokan Karate of America (SKA).