08/20/2026
We hope you can join us for this fun event! RSVP by Sept 13.
Phila. area's First Karate School -- founded in 1960. Currently with clubs in Skippack Twp. & Selle Chelten Ave. Flournoy and senior instructor Robert J. Trotta.
PHILADELPHIA'S FIRST KARATE SCHOOL
Founded in 1960 by Louis Rabouin who moved to the Philadelphia area from San Francisco in 1959, the Shuto Karate Club at 119 W. was the first school of Shotokan Karate east of the Mississippi. It's opening predated the arrival of Japan Karate Association instructors to this area by nearly two years. Pennsylvania clubs are currently located in Sellersville, a
08/20/2026
We hope you can join us for this fun event! RSVP by Sept 13.
08/13/2026
DYK? We offer a variety of classes for the whole family! Schedule a trial class with us or send a message for more information.
Ballet Barre Kicks π©°π₯
07/22/2026
π¨Personal Safety Seminar: Learn Practical Self-Defense Skills π¨
Whether you're heading off to college, working late, traveling alone, or simply want to feel more confident, this seminar is designed to teach practical skills that anyone can use.
Open to ages 17 and up.
π Choose the class that works best for you:
β’ Sunday, August 8 | 3:30β5:00 PM
β’ Wednesday, August 12 | 7:00β8:30 PM
π Shuto Karate Club
821 Cassel Road, Skippack
π² $25 per person
β οΈ Only 6 participants per class to allow for individualized instruction.
During this 90-minute seminar, you'll learn:
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Personal safety awareness
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How to protect yourself at home, at work, in your car, and while traveling
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Practical self-defense techniques that anyone can learn
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Ways to recognize and avoid potentially dangerous situations
The seminar is taught by a retired Pennsylvania State Trooper who also serves as President of the American Self-Defense Karate Association, bringing decades of real-world and martial arts experience to the class.
This class is especially valuable for:
π Students leaving for college
πΆ Those who walk, hike, or exercise alone
βοΈ Travelers
π© Anyone who wants to increase their confidence and personal safety
π© Send a message to reserve your spot! With only 6 spots available per class, registration is required.
Another Black Belt pre-requisite complete! Three boards broken in under 5 seconds. π
07/01/2026
Classes are canceled for tomorrow (July 2) due to the extreme temperatures forecasted. Stay cool and see you next week! βοΈ
06/16/2026
We celebrated a couple birthdays outside after class last night! π§
"Push Hands" practice β―οΈ
05/04/2026
A fun day at the Warwick Shotokan Karate Championship!
04/26/2026
Congrats to our students who have been promoted this past week!
| Monday | 5pm - 8pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30pm - 8pm |
| Thursday | 6pm - 8pm |
| Saturday | 11pm - 3pm |