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Knee Strike Sensei John Garls performs the knee strike from Heian Yondan during kata practice at the Pekin dojo.
Sparring Practice Practicing self-defense techniques with partners is an important part of karate training.
Bassai Dai Sensei Dave Erbe practices application of the Bassai Dai kata while training at the Pekin dojo.
Elbow Strike Liz Dunham performs an elbow strike during kata training at the Pekin dojo.
Reverse Punch Sensei Rick Brewer performs a reverse punch while sparring at the Pekin dojo.
Front Kick Sensei Rick Brewer performs a front snap kick on Sensei Ted Quinn while training at the Pekin dojo.
Blocking and Punching Sensei James Hartman demonstrates blocking and punching at the same time during free sparring.
Foot Sweep, Reverse Punch! Sensei Ted Quinn performs a foot sweep and reverse punch while training at the Pekin dojo.
Quality Karate Instruction We have classes in Bloomington, Normal, Pekin, Peoria, Mapleton and Kickapoo, Illinois State and Illinois Weslyan Universities  and programs throughout...
42+ Years of Serving Central Illinois! The Central Illinois Shotokan Karate Association has served Central Illinois for 42 years.
Gasshuku! The annual gasshuku will be held in August.  More information will be provided at the dojo.
40 Years! The Central Illinois Shotokan Karate Association recently celebrated its 40th anniversary with a great karate clinic! Students from around the...
  • August 7th:  Free Clinic and SPECIAL TEST ANNOUNCEMENT!!!0August 7, 2010

    August 7th: Free Clinic and SPECIAL TEST ANNOUNCEMENT!!!

    Free clinic for all ranks and a special test for Central Illinois Shotokan 4thkyu purple belts through 1stkyu brown belts...
  • Peoria County Shotokan Karate 4-H Club0July 27, 2010

    Peoria County Shotokan Karate 4-H Club

    On Thursday, July 1, 2010 members of the Peoria County Shotokan Karate 4-H Club were judged by Sensei Oedewaldt on...
  • ASKA Black Belt Training Seminar0April 17, 2010

    ASKA Black Belt Training Seminar

    Congratulations to Jim Stahly on his excellent 4th Dan test!
  • 40 Years!0February 4, 2010

    40 Years!

    The Central Illinois Shotokan Karate Association recently celebrated its 40th anniversary with a great karate clinic! Students from around the...
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    August 7th: Free Clinic and SPECIAL TEST ANNOUNCEMENT!!!

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    6/17/2010 Belt Test

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    4/28/10 CISKA Belt Test – Congratulations to all!

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    ASKA Black Belt Training Seminar

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    Photo’s from Boys and Girls Club are available!!!

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    2 / 27 Karate demo for Tazewell County Health Expo

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    Feb 24 Belt Test Photos

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    Dec 10 2009 Belt Test photos

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    Recent Central Illinois Shotokan News!

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    We teach authentic Japanese karate classes, year-round, in a traditional karate training atmosphere. Karate is an "empty-hand" weaponless martial art. Students learn defensive techniques such as blocking, punching, and kicking, evasion tactics, and much more.

    Students also learn some of the Japanese vocabulary and cultural aspects associated with karate. Classes are conducted in a safe and formal manner, stressing the courtesy and mutual respect of true traditional karate classes.

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