ISKA 2025 36th Annual Summer Camp
Join us for the 36th ISKA Summer Camp at YMCA Camp Jones Gulch in La Honda, Santa Cruz Mountains!
Dates: August 15-17, 2025
Discover the beauty of the Santa Cruz Mountains while immersing yourself in a weekend of Martial Arts. The International Santen Karate Association (ISKA) invites you to our highly anticipated 36th Summer Camp. Train alongside renowned instructors, expand your skills, and forge lasting connections within the global ISKA community and friends.
Location: YMCA Camp Jones Gulch, La Honda, Santa Cruz Mountains, California
Don't miss this opportunity to experience transformative training sessions amidst the breathtaking surroundings of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Mark your calendars and visit our website for more information, including registration details and the event schedule. Prepare for an unforgettable summer camp!
Check back in January 2025 for more information regarding registration.
Questions? [email protected]
Dates: August 15-17, 2025
Discover the beauty of the Santa Cruz Mountains while immersing yourself in a weekend of Martial Arts. The International Santen Karate Association (ISKA) invites you to our highly anticipated 36th Summer Camp. Train alongside renowned instructors, expand your skills, and forge lasting connections within the global ISKA community and friends.
Location: YMCA Camp Jones Gulch, La Honda, Santa Cruz Mountains, California
Don't miss this opportunity to experience transformative training sessions amidst the breathtaking surroundings of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Mark your calendars and visit our website for more information, including registration details and the event schedule. Prepare for an unforgettable summer camp!
Check back in January 2025 for more information regarding registration.
Questions? [email protected]
The ISKA Summer Camp Experience
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Training
The ISKA Summer Camp will feature a cadre of veteran ISKA Instructors and other invited Sensei. Camp opens on Friday afternoon with registration and camp orientation then one to two training sessions before dinner and a getting acquainted session. Saturday begins with an early morning 'spirited sunrise' workout followed by breakfast, then several different training sessions throughout the day with breaks. Following dinner with be a fun team building activity and socializing with fellow camp participants. On the final day of camp, we will again have a morning workout followed by breakfast and a technical training session. To conclude camp, we will have remarks by ISKA President, Sensei Rick Llewelyn, and a special Q&A with all presenting Instructors, which promises to be a very stimulating conversation. Training topics range from purely Karate related kihon, kata, bunkai (kata application) self-defense drills, kumite drills, yoga and stretching, meditation, various weapons practice, and sometimes surprise topics by visiting Sensei. Always interesting and guaranteed you will encounter new ideas and friendly faces. Summer Camp ScheduleRegistration opens on Friday at 3pm and continues through Sunday morning.
The first training session begins at 4pm on Friday. Training will conclude by noon on Sunday. Sessions will include a variety of topics - rank-specific kata, kihon, kumite drills, calesthenics, yoga, joint locks and pressure points, self-defense, meditation, and possibly kobudo (usually bo staff, but could include others). Accommodations
Accommodations are rustic, bunkhouse accommodations. Bunkhouses for males and females will be designated. Each bunkhouse has a toilet and sink and there are additional bathhouses separate from the bunkhouses. The camp does not have specific accommodations for couples or families and we cannot guarantee that families/couples of mixed gender will be able to stay together, but we will do our best to accommodate based on availability. Tent camping is allowed in specified areas. There is space for a few RV's, but please contact us to make sure. Meals and Snacks at Summer Camp
All meals are prepared by the camp facility. Attendees may bring snacks or a bit of supplementary food. Limited vegetarian and vegan options are available. Please indicate on your application at least two weeks ahead of time so enough food is ordered ahead of the weekend. What to Pack
Download a list of clothing and equipment to bring to camp. Click here. Please note that linens are not provided, so be sure to bring a towel, wash cloths, blankets/sleeping bag, sleeping pad, and pillow, if desired. Youth Participants
Children are welcome as long as the are accompanied by a parent or guardian or are under the care of a supervising Sensei. Our camp is mainly designed for the serious, adult practitioner, but we do allow youth participants. The Minimum suggested age for participation is 8-9 years old. Some training may not be appropriate for youth participants. We also recommend bringing sports equipment to play with as the camp has beautiful grounds! Family & Guests
We welcome participants to invite family or guests to attend. Accommodations will be the same as participants, but guests can enjoy the trails and flora and fauna of the camp while students train. Children are welcome as long as the are accompanied by a parent or guardian or are under the care of a supervising Sensei (see note above). Note that guests must be included in the camp application. |
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KIHON
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KATA
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KUMITE
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KOBUDO
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BUNKAI
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KARATE HISTORY
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CAMARADERIE
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Getting to Camp
YMCA Camp Jones Gulch is located at 11000 Pescadero Road, La Honda, CA, nestled in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Depending on traffic, it takes about an hour to drive up the mountain from the San Francisco International Airport or the San Jose Mineta Airport. Please make sure you leave enough time to get to camp on time. Click here for driving directions. Note that there is limited reception, we recommend having offline directions to and from camp.
The YMCA Camp has 4 Villages and the ISKA Summer Camp will be held at the Wasiata Village at the YMCA Camp. The logistics of the YMCA camp are similar to the ones at the Fish Camp with bunkhouse accommodations. One major advantage is that the YMCA Camp is located an hour from the San Francisco or San Jose airports, for easy access via Super Shuttle, other airport shuttles or Uber, which is a plus for participants traveling from International and other domestic locations. We will also have a dedicated training hall, the Perkins Lodge, separate from the dining hall.
Click here for map to the Wasiata Village.
The YMCA Camp has 4 Villages and the ISKA Summer Camp will be held at the Wasiata Village at the YMCA Camp. The logistics of the YMCA camp are similar to the ones at the Fish Camp with bunkhouse accommodations. One major advantage is that the YMCA Camp is located an hour from the San Francisco or San Jose airports, for easy access via Super Shuttle, other airport shuttles or Uber, which is a plus for participants traveling from International and other domestic locations. We will also have a dedicated training hall, the Perkins Lodge, separate from the dining hall.
Click here for map to the Wasiata Village.
Pictures and Video
Summer Camp Videos from previous years
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