Coppen's Karate UHK

Coppen's Karate UHK Dojo accepting students six years old and up. Donate monthly what you can afford. Beginners class: Tues. & Thurs. at 5pm to 6pm.

Kids 6 years old and up, and Adults. Advance class: By invitation only. 6pm to 7pm

08/02/2026

Classes start back up Tuesday August 4th at 5pm.
See you then!

06/26/2026

Awards:

Congratulations Colin on your academic achievement. We are proud of your hard work and dedication to school and the dojo...
06/26/2026

Congratulations Colin on your academic achievement. We are proud of your hard work and dedication to school and the dojo.

06/26/2026

Karate classes will be closed for the month of July. First day back will be Tuesday, August 4th.
Practice at home!

06/26/2026

We strive to help every student become a well rounded and respected individual, while also passing knowledge from generations before us in the teachings of Shotokan Karate.

The opening ceremony in Coppen's Shotokan class is a formal ritual used to establish discipline, show respect, and menta...
06/11/2026

The opening ceremony in Coppen's Shotokan class is a formal ritual used to establish discipline, show respect, and mentally transition students from their daily lives into a focused mindset for physical training.
1. Surretsu (Line Up) Students line up facing the front of the dojo. Practitioners arrange themselves in order of rank, with the most senior grades to the right.
2.The senior student or Sensei commands Shomen ni Rei. Everyone bows toward the front of the dojo as a sign of respect to the founders and historical masters of Shotokan karate.
3. Seiza (Kneel Down) On the command Seiza, students kneel down. When kneeling, you fold your legs underneath you, sitting on your feet while keeping your back straight and hands on your thighs.
4. Mokuso (Meditation) The senior student or Sensei calls Mokuso, signaling everyone to close their eyes and meditate. This brief period is used to empty the mind of daily distractions and mentally prepare for intense training. (Our dojo also offers a prayer.)
To end meditation, the command Mokuso Yame is called, at which point students open their eyes and resume a focused posture.
5. The command Kiritsu (or a similar gesture by the Sensei) is given, and the class stands up into Hachiji dachi (often called the ready stance) is a fundamental, relaxed, yet alert position.

06/10/2026

Senpai Shannon demonstrating that a martial artist's strike has true penetrating power rather than just surface-level impact.

06/10/2026

Senpai Justin demonstrates Tameshiwari (試し割り) at his 2 Kyu test.

06/10/2026

We asked Justin before his 2nd kyu test what he thought would be the hardest part.
Then we asked after it was over.

Address

First United Methodist--449644 US/301
Callahan, FL
32011

Opening Hours

Tuesday 5pm - 7pm
Thursday 5pm - 7pm

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