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.
Mitch Rose attends annual SKA Black Belt Practice
In February, Dojo Leader Mitch Rose attended SKA’s annual Black Belt Practice with founder Tsutomu Ohshima in Southern California. Practices with SKA seniors are a fantastic opportunity to ask questions, and gain valuable insights.