the preeminent school for Traditional Japanese Shotokan Karate in New York!
The home of the USA Headquarters of the Kenkojuku Association;
Classes are personally instructed by Sensei Masakazu Takahashi,
8th Degree Black Belt.
All Shotokan Styles welcome - Come in and try a class.
Great for Children, Adults, & Seniors.
Spring Special - FREE Month & Uniform w/ Sign-up - See more info
Did you study Shotokan or a Traditional style? Has it been a while since you were in a Dojo? If so, we are looking for you. Come talk to Sensei about the Welcome Back Special. Open to all former students of any age. So dust off that Gi and re-awaken that spirit that has been restlessly dormant. Get back in the Dojo!
Dojo News
Dojo T-Shirts
Many students signed up to purchase one or multiple dojo t-shirts. The order form will remain on Sensei’s desk until Friday May 14th for those few who would still like to place an order. The cost will be $21/t-shirt which includes the cost per unit, tax and a modest mark-up that will be placed in the dojo fund. Collection from those who ordered t-shirts will begin the following Wednesday May 19th.
Karate Demonstration
A brief meeting was scheduled for Saturday May 8th for the participants in the karate demonstration that is to be held at the Amityville Heritage Fair. There we will discuss time of arrival, each participant’s role and what activities will be conducted. It was discussed that the Saturday’s children’s class for that day be held at the Fair and that written directions and a map be created to be made available for parents to bring their child to the venue. Additional children are needed for the demonstration.
Kata DVD
The last practice session prior to filming the kata DVD was held this past Sunday May 2nd. The set-up for the two cameras being used had been worked out and test filming had been conducted. During the test filming, it had been discovered that the camera facing the front of the dojo produced a blue background on the recorded image due to the amount of sunlight coming through the glass storefront. Therefore, it was decided to screen the storefront as a remedy. Final filming will begin on Sunday May 16th and film editing will immediately follow. Many of the beginner to intermediate katas, such as the heians & tekkis, have not been represented, therefore we are asking for additional volunteers to come forward. The sign-up sheet remains on Sensei’s desk.
June 6th Beach Training Un-cancelled
The previously scheduled June beach training had been cancelled due to the close proximity of the outdoor Special Training session upstate. Some students had expressed interest in still holding the June beach training and since the outdoor Special Training had a change of venue to indoors due to inclement weather, we took a vote and enough students were interested to put the June beach training back on the calendar. A sign-up sheet will be available on Sensei’s desk by Monday May 10th for those interested in participating in the June beach training.
New Students Needed
Sensei mentioned that at the Mt. Kisco school, a lot of old students are returning. We still need to attract new students to the dojo. Friends of current students trying out a class had previously been suggested and is working out but Sensei would also like others and multiple beginners to join. Having many beginners in a class would put those new students at ease since they could better gauge their progress based on one of their peers instead of the many advanced students that we currently have. Sensei would like to have potential new students participate in Saturday classes as well. Sensei suggested that a flyer be made to announce a summer special promoting (1) free class.
Karate Demonstration Permalink (April 2010)The dojo will be putting on a demonstration at the annual Amityville Heritage Fair to be held on Saturday May 22, 2010 from 10:30am - 5:00pm on the grounds of the Park North School in Amityville a couple of blocks from the old dojo location. This is being done to promote the school in hopes to attract new students, so we are asking for volunteers (adults & children) to participate and show your dojo spirit. There will soon be a sign-up sheet on Sensei's desk.
Show your spirit and let's have everyone show up in uniform even if you will not be performing at the fair!
Dojo T-shirts Permalink (March 2010)To order this year's Dojo T-Shirt, please add your order to the order form on Sensei's Desk. You can see the design of the t-shirt posted on the bulletin board. Note in addition to the colors listed on the order form, white is an available color option; please write this on the order form if desired.
The current price is $21 per t-shirt for a minimum order of (24) shirts but that price will decrease as the order goes over that minimum. The sizes are adult S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL. The available colors are White, Black, Grey, Aqua Blue & Orange. The final price will be determined once all orders have be received.
Place your order as soon as you can.
Special Training - July 25th Permalink (March 2010)Outdoor Beach Training
The July Special Training will be on July 25th at Jones Beach. There will be a picnic afterwards. More details to follow...
We've Moved! Permalink (July 2008)The Takahashi Dojo in Amittyville has moved to Amity Harbor.
Our new location is just around the corner, less than 2 miles away.
From the Old Dojo just head South on Broadway and Turn Left at Merrick Rd,
the school is on the right.
Come in and see the New Dojo!