About Boston Shotokan Karate
We have been practicing karate in the Greater Boston area for over 40 years. Our dojo continues to be led by senior black belts Jesse Winch and Johnson Chung, who practiced under Tsutomu Ohshima, founder of Shotokan Karate of America.
Our members enjoy a direct link to ancient masters of martial arts through Mr. Ohshima and his direct instructor, Gichin Funakoshi, founder of Shotokan Karate.
We strive to strengthen body, mind and spirit, perfect character, and faithfully transmit the art to future generations.
Benefits of Karate Practice
Karate can be practiced by everyone at any age for self-defense, to strengthen the entire body, improve balance, efficiency of movement, breathing and overall health. No special equipment is needed.
Karate helps to strengthen the mind, develop courage, fortitude, and the ability to achieve goals.
Karate practice emphasizes spiritual values of courtesy, integrity, humility, justice, honor, and self-control.
The study of karate benefits the student in all areas of their life.
Welcome Newcomers!
We are so glad that you are interested in joining Boston Shotokan Karate.
Joining is easy – just visit any of our practices! There is no charge to observe or to practice with us for two weeks. After that, if you decide to stay, you must join Shotokan Karate of America (SKA), our national, non-profit parent organization. As a member of SKA you will be able to attend any SKA regional, national, and international event open to your rank, and you’ll be able to test for rank twice per year at no charge. Black belt testing is also free, but by invitation only.
- We practice: Mondays / Wednesdays 6:30 PM – 8 PM and Saturdays 8 AM – 9:30 AM at St. James the Greater Church, 125 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02111
- Cost: ~$60/month total (includes $125 SKA annual membership + $50/month for dojo fees)
- Before joining us for the first time, please contact: boston.ska@gmail.com