Traditional Shotokan Karate School The school derives its rich tradition of Shotokan Karate that originates back to Japan in 1939.
Zanshin Shotokan Karate was established by Rocky Whatule; a national, international and world champion with over 23 years of experience. Whatule received his direct training, discipline and certification form Master Bill Viola II at the Allegheny Shotokan Karate Club in North Huntingdon, PA. Allegheny Shotokan is internationally renowned, with teaching experience you can trust! “Home of National,
08/03/2026
Sensei is so proud we have a new SHODAN and NIDAN in the dojo!!! Way to go Ethan and Laya!!!! You both left it all on the Mat!!! All your hard work paying off!
The Cube Santa Clarita
Laya Miller
Marie Roselle Villegas
Bill Viola
Rocky Whatule
Allegheny Shotokan “Viola” Karate
Your remarkable achievement, Sensei Rocky Whatule illuminates a path forward, inspiring a brighter future through your tireless dedication. We are you so proud of you Sensei.
05/21/2026
One of the most misunderstood parts of karate is that the bow, or “Rei,” was never meant to be an empty ritual or simple formality. In traditional martial arts culture, bowing represented humility, gratitude, self-control, and acknowledgment of the people and knowledge that make training possible. A student bowed to the dojo, the instructor, training partners, and even the art itself as a reminder that ego has no place in real learning. This is why many masters believed karate begins and ends with respect—because without discipline, humility, and mutual honor, techniques alone become meaningless. Rei was not about submission; it was about character.
| Monday | 5pm - 8:30pm |
| Tuesday | 5pm - 8pm |
| Thursday | 5pm - 9pm |
| Saturday | 8am - 12pm |