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Joel Heller, leader

Joel Heller, leader

Joel Heller, nidan (2nd degree black belt), is our dojo leader. He has practiced Ohshima Shotokan Karate since 1975, beginning with Godan Marion Taylor at Hampshire College. Joel was ranked directly by Ohshima Sensei.

Oded Schor, nidan (2nd degree black belt), Oded practiced with Israel Shotokan and started in 1977. He is formidable in kumite (sparring).

Paul Pakstis: Seasoned Shodan (first degree black belt) with strong spirit!

Cynthia Hsu: Ique , highest level of brown belt and Shodan Candidate

High level SKA black belts who visit from time to time are encouraged to lead practices.  Yodan Dave Gabai lead practices several times per year at the Philadelphia dojo. There are special weekend practices available with high level seniors at other East Coast SKA dojos, and intensive SKA special trainings on the East Coast twice per year.  We are different than kickboxing, MMA, Taekwondo, Aikido, and other styles of martial arts, with a more traditional practice focusing on developing the mind, spirit, and body together. We are an affiliate club of SKA (Shotokan Karate of America) founded by Tsutomu Ohshima Sensei.

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Philadelphia Shotokan Karate Dojo Phone: 215-870-7566
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