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SKC International 2018 Black Hills Fall Training Camp
August 31st & September 1st, 2018
SKC International 2017 Black Hills Fall Training Camp
Sept 1st & 2nd, 2017
Spring Training Camp 2017
Mazhari Sensei conducted the SKC Spring Camp in Falls Church, VA on March 31st and April 1st. As always, SKC students were thrilled to come together to train under their beloved Sensei. Wonderfully successful Kyu, Dan, and Instructor Training examinations were also conducted by Mazhari Sensei.
SKC NOVA extends our congratulations to Ms. Parastou Ghazvini and Ms. Golnesa AsheghAli for passing their A Class Instructor Training Exam, with distinction, and to Mr. Ali Tabatabai for passing his C Class Instructor Training Course.
Friday, March 31st & Saturday, April 1st
SKC NOVA proudly presents our 2017 Spring Camp with Mazhari Sensei at our Falls Church dojo. Join us for two intense training sessions in the true art and spirit of Shotokan karate. Student examinations will take place immediately after Saturday’s training for students who have met all exam prerequisites and have received permission to test (please see Spiro Sensei for details).
| Date | 2017 Spring Camp Schedule | |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, March 31st | Training | 7:30pm to 9pm |
| Saturday, April 1st | Training Kyu, Dan & Instructor examinations | 9:30am to 11am 11:15am |
Fees
» Members: $60 for one training session, $90 for both sessions
» Non-members: $75 for one training session, $110 for both sessions
» For Kyu, Dan and Instructor examination fees, please see Spiro Sensei
January 2017
Mazhari Sensei wishes to thank all of the SKC NOVA and SKC SD students for the beautiful card and gift. The SKC family looks forward to reuniting and training under our beloved Mazhari Sensei at the upcoming 2017 Training Camp.
Spring Camp 2016
Friday, April 8th & Saturday, April 9th
SKC NOVA proudly presents our 2016 Spring Camp with Mazhari Sensei at our Falls Church dojo. Join us for two intense training sessions in the true art and spirit of Shotokan karate. Student examinations will take place immediately after Saturday’s training for students who have met all exam prerequisites and have received permission to test (please see Spiro Sensei for details).
| Date | 2016 Spring Camp Schedule | |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, April 8th | Training | 7:30pm to 9pm |
| Saturday, April 9th | Training Kyu & Dan examinations | 9:30am to 11am 11:15am |
Please mark your calendars now! Email dojo@skcnova.com or call 240-479-4044 with any questions.
January 2016
Mazhari Sensei wishes to thank all of the SKC NOVA and SKC SD students for the beautiful card and gift. Sensei looks forward to being reunited with the whole SKC family at the upcoming 2016 Training Camp.
SKC International 2015 Black Hills Summer Training Camp
July 2nd to 4th, 2015
SKC NOVA students joined Shotokan Karate Center International at the honbu dojo in Rapid City, SD for the inaugural Black Hills Summer Training Camp. We were blessed to gather together, once more, to train under our beloved Mazhari Sensei and to spend our time with Sensei taking in the beautiful sights of South Dakota. The attending students of SKC NOVA give many thanks for SKCI graciously hosting SKC NOVA students, and we are especially filled with gratitude to Mazhari Sensei for bestowing upon us wonderful memories to last a lifetime…
Click for 2015 Summer Camp Training Photos & Group Outings!
SKCSD Featured on the Front Page of the Rapid City Journal
May 23rd, 2015
Read the article HERE!
Kyu Examination with Sensei Golnesa AsheghAli
March 26th, 2015
Kyu examinations reflect the high standards of SKC International, and all participating students must demonstrate they have met the technical requirements as well as their personal development of character. SKC NoVA was honored to have Sensei Golnesa AsheghAli from SKC International conduct examinations for participating students, and lead Thursday evening’s training session. Examinations are a learning experience for all in attendance, and both training and examinations were a great success for all who participated!
SKC NOVA C Class Instructor Certifications
January 30th, 2015
SKC NOVA is honored to have Spiro Roiniotis, Thuong Nguyen, and Rachel Creedon successfully complete the C Class SKC Instructor Training Course under the instruction and guidance of Mazhari Sensei, Chief Instructor for Shotokan Karate Center International.
All SKC International certifications require rigorous instructor training courses that meet the highest of international standards. Simply attaining a black belt does not make one an instructor. Lack of knowledge and training, as seen in many “home-made masters,” are what cause physical injury and disappointment for students.
Spiro Roiniotis, Thuong Nguyen and Rachel Creedon express their deepest appreciation and thanks to Mazhari Sensei, and are proud to continue a uniform standard of excellence.
Fall Camp 2014
Friday, September 12th & Saturday, September 13th
SKC NOVA proudly presents our 2014 Fall Camp with Sensei Mazhari at our Falls Church dojo. Join us for two intense training sessions in the true art and spirit of Shotokan karate. Student and instructor examinations will take place immediately after training for students who have met all exam prerequisites and have received permission to test.
| Date | 2014 Fall Camp Schedule | |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, September 12th | Training Instructor examinations | 7pm to 8:30pm |
| Saturday, September 13th | Training Kyu & Dan examinations | 9am to 10:30am |
For more information and to register please email dojo@skcnova.com or call 240-479-4044.
First Training in Falls Church Dojo
January 6th, 2014
more photos HERE
Final Special Training in the Fairfax Dojo
December 23rd, 2013
more photos HERE
SKC Kyu & Dan Examination
June 15th, 2013
Training & Exam Photos HERE
The Kyu & Dan Examination on June 15th was a great success! There was a wonderful turnout and SKC students, new and old, shared in the experience and supported one another. Many thanks to Mazhari Sensei for an extraordinary and excellent exam and congratulations to the students for their hard work and the sweet fruit of their efforts.