30th Annual ISKA Summer Camp

About Sensei Rick Hotton

We are very excited to host Sensei Rick Hotton for the 30th Annual ISKA Summer Camp.
Sensei Rick Hotton, 5th dan, is the founder of Sunday Morning Keiko and teaches at the  West Wind Dojo in Sarasota, Florida.

Sensei Hotton’s philosophy on good Karate is consistent with the ISKA Senseis' teachings based on basic principles, biomechanics, and physics of total body action to generate maximum power and we feel that his teachings - physical, mental, and emotional - will greatly enhance your karate practice. 

Sensei Hotton has been training for over 46 years and in 2014, upon the encouragement of his students, began creating videos of some of his teachings. He has since given seminars all over the world and many are featured on his YouTube Channel (link below) and in the member content section at www.sundaymorningkeiko.org. 

Sensei Hotton was featured in the October 2015 Issue of Shotokan Karate Magazine. Check out images and snippets from the issue here. 

Camp Details

About YMCA Camp Jones Gulch

YMCA Camp Jones Gulch is a beautiful camp located in the redwood forests of the Santa Cruz Mountains in La Honda, CA. The address is 11000 Pescadero Rd., La Honda, CA. 

Accommodations

Camp fees include bunkhouse accommodations. Attendees must bring their own bedding and linens (sleeping bag/blankets, pillows, and towels.

Dining

All meals will be served in the Dining Halls. If there are other groups at the camp while we are there, we will be sharing mealtime with them. The Dining Halls are separate from the places we will be training (this is a difference from Fish Camp). 
Attendees are permitted to bring their own snacks. If you are a vegan, please let us know that on the registration form and as soon as possible so that we can alert the camp.
Map
Camp Map

What to Pack

Download a list of clothing and equipment to bring to camp. Click here.

Other Information

Nearby Airports

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and the San Jose Mineta Airport (SJC) are the nearest airports. 

FYI: Limited WiFi and Cell Reception at Camp Jones Gulch

For those that are used to being connected 24/7, we would like to inform you that there is limited cell reception at Camp Jones Gulch. We are told that there is intermittent Wifi signal, but I wouldn't count on that for any reliable service. 

Hotel Information

The nearest hotels are in Redwood City, near Hwy 84. There are also a select few Bed & Breakfast locations nearby.  Bunkhouse accommodations are included in the camp fees, however, some individuals may wish to stay in a hotel or may be traveling in from out of town and wish to stay a little longer. 

Find Us on Social Media

Please "Like" the  Official ISKA Facebook Page to get updates and photos from our events. 
Learn more about Sensei Rick Hotton through the Sunday Morning Keiko Facebook Page. 
Follow the ISKA YouTube Channel for videos about kata, kihon, kumite, training, and karate history.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the ISKA Summer Camp, do not hesitate to contact us. 
Read more about past Sierra Camp experiences