Originally this was the most important thing about martial arts –
to reach a higher level, to become a strong human being.
Strong doesn’t mean big arms.
It means who can be a more strict human being with himself.
That is the ideal of martial arts.

— Tsutomu Ohshima
Founder, Shotokan Karate of America

Welcome to the Redding Dojo of Shotokan Karate of America. Shotokan Karate of America (SKA) is a non-profit organization teaching traditional Karate in the United States since 1955. SKA has more than 120 dojos in North America, and is affiliated with national Shotokan organizations in thirteen countries, including Canada, France, Israel, Spain, Switzerland, Hong Kong and Japan.

Redding Shotokan Karate is dedicated to teaching Karate in the traditional Japanese manner. Redding Shotokan Karate is a karate dojo affiliated with the non-profit organization Shotokan Karate of America (SKA). SKA was founded by Tsutomu Ohshima, Sensei, in 1956 and it is under the direction and leadership of John Teramoto, Shihan. We offer authentic and traditional martial arts instruction. Redding Shotokan Karate was founded by Ken Osborne, Godan, in 1980.

Redding Shotokan Karate has experienced instructors and is located at:

Shasta College

11555 Old Oregon Trail
Rm. 1840
Redding, CA 96003

Shasta College Community Education
(530) 242-7677

For questions regarding practice, contact:
SKA Redding Dojo
redding.dojo18@gmail.com