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Welcome The Haverhill Shotokan Karate-Do Club was affiliated with our now deceased Chief Instructor, Kazumi Tabata, founder of the North American Karate-Do Federation (NAKF) and the New England Collegiate Karate Conference (NECKC). Master Tabata had been teaching Shotokan karate in North America since 1968. We practice a traditional form of karate that was first introduced to Japan in 1922, by Gichin Funakoshi, considered the "father of modern day karate." |
The ultimate aim of karate lies not in victory or defeat, but in the perfection of the character of its participants. - Gichin Funakoshi The essential principles of Karate. Excerpt from: Karate-Do Kyohan, by Master Funakoshi |
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Classes and Schedules Mondays and Wednesdays: 6:30 - 7:45 P.M. Location: Youth Empower House 7 William St, Haverhill, MA See the Map and Directions page. | |
Click here to view the year round class schedule. Beginners Beginners are always welcome. Select this link to view some of our most frequently asked questions. Membership Dues Our membership dues are a nominal $80/month for two class per week and $50/month for one class a week, or $20 per class. |