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 Captain
Congratulations to the new Dojo Captain: Rulce Raphael and Co-Captain: Diane O’Connell! They were elected to server the Dojo in 2010.
Dojo Raffle
We are holding a raffle to benefit the Dojo Fund. The prizes, donated by Stephanie Targett are a 1st: A set of Men’s Cuff Links (Stainless Steel & 14K Gold), 2nd: A Ladies’ Ring (Sterling Silver & Smokey Quartz), 3rd: A $100 gift certificate to Taj Tandoor in Deer Park. Tickets are $5 each, or 3 for $10. Drawing to be held at a later date. A 4th prize was donated by Mike Visgauss, a $100 Gift Certificate to Nico’s in Islip. Photos of the prizes are available on the web site.
Dojo Cleaning
Sensei announced that there will be a special meeting in January to clean the Dojo. More details and a date will follow.
2010 Schedule
A schedule of all of the events for 2010 will be published shortly. This way you can plan ahead for the Dojo picnic, Beach Training(s), Holiday Party,…
Makiwara
Please be careful when using the Makiwara, there is a crack in the wood. This will be repaired shortly.
Kicking Bag
We are looking into getting a new kicking bag for the Dojo.
Special Training
Location for January – The Spring Special Training will be held at the Mt. Kisco Dojo. We are looking into having a future Special Training at Farmingdale University.
Bring back former students
We will have a drive to contact and bring back former students. If you are interested in calling former students please see the Captain, Rulce.
Events
There was a request that we hold some different events this year to build Dojo spirit. Possibly including friends and families of Karateka. If you have any ideas for events or would like to volunteer to help organize an event, please see the Captain, Rulce.
Superbowl Pool
It is almost that time of year again. We will have a Superbowl 50/50 Pool this year, with proceeds to benefit the Dojo fund. Look for the big board soon.
Web Site
The Dojo website is a good place to keep up with what is going on in the Dojo. The home page has up-to-date bulletins. If you have any photos, stories, or other things you’d like to see on the web site let me know. You can see the web site at: http://www.takahashidojo.com/ Additionally, if you are not receiving bulletins via email, give me your address to the Dojo Captain and you will be put on the list.