Foothill Shotokan Karate (Auburn and Folsom) is an affiliate of Shotokan Karate of America. https://ska.org/. Check us out and join us! You bring the enthusiasm.
We welcome adults and teenagers (13+) to come watch a class at our Auburn or Folsom location. Foothill Karate-do was founded in 1987 by Bob Root and Dave Rose. They began training with SKA in 1980. Bob and Dave are third degree black belt instructors (sandan). Dave is retired from the Placer County Sheriff’s Department and continues to teach defense courses for law enforcement agencies. The dojo o
07/21/2026
On July 18th, Foothill Shotokan Dojo once again had the pleasure of hosting a special practice for brown and black belts led by Godan Gregg Henrikson from our neighboring Tahoe Dojo. Thank you to Gregg for his insights and guidance. And thank you to members from Sacramento, Tahoe, and Redding Dojos for joining us, including Godan Hiroko Mori from Redding Dojo.
07/04/2026
Congratulations to Foothill Dojo members Farida, Vishnu, and Justin on completing another SKA Special Training. A very special congratulations to Justin on a successful test for Black Belt (Shodan).
06/27/2026
Ohshima Sensei gave us a tremendous gift. He will turn 96 soon and continues sharing his wisdom. And Shotokan Karate of America turns 70 this year!
Every class in Canada is taught by volunteers who love this art. Why do we do it for free? Because of teachers like this.
Ohshima Sensei gave us a practice worth passing on. If you want hard training with humble people, not a belt factory, come meet us.
All dojo locations: canadashotokankarate.org
04/27/2026
Foothill Dojo had the pleasure of hosting an all ranks special practice led by Godan Gregg Henrikson from our neighboring Tahoe/Truckee Dojo. Thank you to Gregg for his insights and guidance.
04/20/2026
Shotokan Karate Foothill dojo hosted a kyu test on April 18, 2026 for NorCal/Reno dojos. Congratulations to Foothill (Auburn/Folsom) members Aarcha, Aashi, Krista, Zoe, and Michael for advancing in rank! Thank you to seniors Gregg and Hiroko for supporting us and to Eric for leading the test.
03/12/2026
The theater adaptation
A Masterpiece of Truth and Justice
As CATS enters its 32nd year, we are reprising Rashomon at the Nevada Theatre this April and May. Based on the celebrated stories by Ryunosuke Akutagawa and the landmark film by Akira Kurosawa, this play explores the elusive nature of truth.
Originally a Tony-nominated Broadway hit, this production brings a classic story of human perspective to our community stage. Join us for a thoughtful exploration of a global classic.
Attacking from kibadachi
| Monday | 5:30pm - 7pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30pm - 7pm |