Iowa City Karate

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We train in the art of Shorin Ryu Matsubayashi, which originated in Okinawa and made its way to Iowa There are no multi colored belts with colored "tips".

Shorin Ryu karate is of Okinawan origin, coming to this country in the early 1960’s. Shorin Ryu karate is a centuries old merger of Chinese kung-fu and the Okinawan punching art, Te, meaning fist. Students are instructed according to traditional Okinawan technique involving the use of hands, feet and elbow. A number of appropriate conditioning exercises are an integral part of the training. This s

Andre Tippett - Episode 960 - whistlekick Martial Arts Radio Podcast 10/07/2024

NFL Hall of Famer Andre Tippett talks about his life in the martial arts and mentions training at our Iowa City dojo in the late 70's and early 80's while he played for the Hawkeyes (the 8 minute mark is where he mentions his training here).

Andre Tippett - Episode 960 - whistlekick Martial Arts Radio Podcast SUMMARYIn this episode of Whistlekick Martial Arts Radio, host Jeremy interviews NFL legend Andre Tippett, who shares his unique journey from martial arts to...

10/02/2024

Classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:45-6:45. Classes are free with a membership to NDAC, which will cost you about 1/4 of what other martial arts charge, plus give you access to a full gym and many other amenities. Please message for further details.

07/23/2024

March 26, 2005

07/15/2024

From our Saturday session in Lafayette.

07/03/2024

Breaking out of a side headlock.

06/19/2024

Photo from our Saturday training session in Lafayette

06/14/2024

Sensei giving him the ol' Louisiana Welcome.

06/12/2024

Many thanks to the Lafayette Shorin Ryu Dojo for a great training weekend. We had great training and camaraderie. Thanks for the hospitality.

06/05/2024

Congratulations to Matthew Folkerts on his promotion to Shodan, First Degree Black Belt.

05/24/2024

Classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:45-6:45 at North Dodge Athletic Club. Watch a class or give it a try. Beginners always welcome.

04/10/2024

A throwback. I'm guessing 1976, 81, or 87 based on the date, but I really do not know.

One of Karate’s Great Strengths … which is often overlooked! 01/17/2024

A good video about karate being a lifelong pursuit!

One of Karate’s Great Strengths … which is often overlooked! https://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/ In this video I discuss what I feel is one of karate’s greatest strengths, and it would seem to be one that is often overloo...

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2400 N Dodge Street
Iowa City, IA

Opening Hours

Tuesday 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Thursday 5:30pm - 6:30pm