31st Annual
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Contact Us
Contact Hanshi Rick Llewelyn at (510) 599-0581 or info@santenkarate.com with any questions.
Contact Hanshi Rick Llewelyn at (510) 599-0581 or info@santenkarate.com with any questions.
About the Camp Instructors
Head Instructors
Hanshi Ricardo Llewelyn ISKA President |
Hanshi Robert Stevenson ISKA Technical Director |
Other Camp Instructors (ISKA Affiliated Sensei)
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Hanshi Justin Butler Golden Eagle Shotokan & Jujutsu Denver, Colorado |
Hanshi Randhir Bains Shotokan & Yoga Practice California |
Kyoshi Peter Johnson Dojo USA San Bruno, CA |
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Sensei John Leggett Sacramento Traditional Karate Gold River, CA |
Sensei Steve Borkowsky Greenpoint Shotokan Karate Brooklyn, NY |
Sensei David Simpkins San Ten Karate-dō, Riverside Riverside, CA |
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Sensei David LaVerne Shoto Dojo Santa Clara, CA |
Sensei Dianne LaVerne Shoto Dojo Santa Clara, CA |
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The ISKA Senseis' teachings are broadly based on basic principles, biomechanics, and physics of total body action to generate maximum power. Though our practice is mostly based in Shotokan, practitioners of other karate styles will find many kindred spirits with the types of training that is presented at camp. Knowledge of Shotokan kata will be helpful for the kata sessions, but not required to participate.
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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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Registration & Camp Fees
Camp fees include cost of instruction, bunkhouse accommodations, and meals.
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The Camp Experience
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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. Any questions? Just contact us. Meals and Snacks at Summer Camp
All meals are prepared by the camp facility. Attendees may bring snacks or supplementary food. If you have severe food allergies, it may be difficult for the camp to accommodate. It is advised that you bring your own food to keep separate, but please let us know so we can try to do as much as we can to serve you. Vegetarian options are available. Please let us know at least two weeks ahead of time so enough food is ordered ahead of the weekend. 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. (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) Dan Ranking
Camp visitors may request black belt ranking with the approval of Hanshi Llewelyn or Hanshi Stevenson. The nature of the testing depends on the applicant and the rank. Testing begins when the camp opens on Friday and continues through the weekend. |
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Summer Camp Schedule
Registration 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).
A more detailed schedule with the Instructor lineup will be released prior to the start of camp - stay tuned.
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).
A more detailed schedule with the Instructor lineup will be released prior to the start of camp - stay tuned.
Getting to Camp
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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.
The YMCA Camp has 4 Villages and the ISKA Summer Camp will be held at the Wasiata Village at the YMCA Camp. (See map) 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 National locations. We will also have a dedicated training hall, the Perkins Lodge, separate from the dining hall. There are many other positive amenities of this location. |
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Pictures and Video
Summer Camp Videos
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Camp Pictures
Questions?If you have any questions about the Summer Camp training experience, do not hesitate to contact us.
Contact Hanshi Llewelyn at (510) 599-0581 or rllewelyn@santenkarate.com. Contact Us |
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Find Us on Social Media
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