Southern Maryland Shotokan Karate Club

General:
Southern Maryland Shotokan Karate Club is a non-profit Karate club dedicated to practicing Shotokan Karate in cooperation with the St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation and Parks. All students train in the fundamentals of stances, punching, kicking, striking and blocking. Competetive Karate is not emphasized. However, as the club is a member of the ISKF , there are competitive avenues for those students interested in competition. Minimum age for membership is 7. We have students of all ages and from all walks of life.

Location:
We are located in St. Mary's County Maryland. We train at the Spring Ridge Middle School gymnasium. From the main gate of NAWC-AD, take Rt. 235 South for about 4 miles. The school is on the left. Park in the parking lot on the South side of the school and enter through the row of 3 double doors that lead to the gym and cafeteria.

Training Times:
Tuesdays and Thursdays :

6-7 PM – beginners - ages 7-12

7-8 PM – advanced - ages 13 and up

Fees:
You must register for each 10 week session with the St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation and Parks. The fee is currently $60.00. The course description is here:

Fees for Rank examination are outlined on the Member Information Page.

Instructors:
Paul Willoughby, Irv Smoot

For more info, contact: Paul Willoughby or Irv

Member Information Page

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Southern Maryland Shotokan Karate Club

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