Univ. of Oregon Shotokai Karate Club
| The University of Oregon Karate-do Shotokai Club began in 2016. We practice twice a week for 1-2 hours, and our instructor is 5th Dan black belt Jeremy Crook. You can start today without any prior experience or even a uniform--just wear a t-shirt and sweats (no shorts or jewelry please), bring a water bottle, and come join us! |
.UofO CLUB PRACTICE TIMES*:Adults: Tue 6:30-8pm / Sat 9-11amYouth: Currently no Practices*(see scheduled cancellations below) Contact Instructor for Details:Jeremy@shotokai.org
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2023 Practice Session Cancellations...*
*NOTE: The list below shows days there will NOT be practice held! This list is subject to change! Join our WhatsApp group for current notifications about all karate events!)
SAT, 16 September 2023: SPECIAL VIP SESSION--All Adult Club Members Welcome!!!
TUE, 17 October 2023: No Adult Practice (Utah Course)
SAT, 21 October 2023: No Adult Practice (Utah Course)
TUE, 31 October 2023: No Adult Practice (Halloween)
TUE, 7 November 2023: No Adult Practice (Election Day)
SAT, 11 November 2023: SPECIAL VIP SESSION--All Adult Club Members Welcome!!!
TUE, 21 November 2023: No Adult Practice (Thanksgiving)
SAT, 25 November 2023: No Adult Practice (Thanksgiving)
SAT, 23 December 2023: No Adult Practice (Christmas)
TUE, 26 December 2023: No Adult Practice (Christmas)
TUE, 30 December 2023: No Adult Practice (Christmas)
TUE, 2 January 2024: No Adult Practice (New year)
Club Instructor
Jeremy Crook, 5th Degree Black BeltJeremy is the President of American KDS. He was born in Colorado and has lived in Idaho, Utah, Washington, England, Louisiana and Oregon. He holds a bachelor's degree in psychology with a minor in Hebrew from Brigham Young University, and a master's degree in Adult and Organizational Learning from the University of Idaho. Jeremy has studied various martial arts for over 40 years (including kendo), and joined Harada Sensei's KDS as a founding member of the first USA club in 1994. He was awarded his 5th Dan by Harada Sensei in Wales, UK in 2016. Jeremy oversees all organizational operations for AKDS, and travels to teach nationwide. He instructs at his personal dojo in Springfield, Oregon. |