Steve catches Ben with a front leg, front kick just as Ben begins his attack.
Andrew and Mitch
Andrew (right) on the verge of delivering a counter-attack to Mitch (left) in free one-attack kumite.
Dom Pizoli leads exchange practice
A huge thank you to Godan Dom Pizoli for leading a fantastic set of practices the weekend of June 30 – July 1.
Midwest Summer Special Training 2018
Members of Chicago Shotokan, along with other karateka from around the Midwest, after the final practice of Midwest Summer Special Training 2018 in St. Joseph, MO.
Steve’s sanbon kumite
Sandan Steve Binette attacking his opponent during sanbon kumite practice at Summer Special Training in St. Joesph, MO.
Steve Binette promoted to sandan
Chicago area senior and instructor Steve Binette was promoted to the rank of sandan (3rd degree black belt) over the weekend in recognition of his leadership, strong spirit, and technical ability.
Jion practice
Andrew, Steve, and Khanda practicing the kata Jion.
Strong Eyes
Andrew and Vlad lock eyes before a jiyu-ippon kumite match.
After Practice
Members of Chicago Shotokan pause for a group photo after practice on Sunday morning.
Heian Sandan
John and Tom working on the kata Heian Sandan at practice.