Lake Forest Shotokan Karate Dojo

Several of us just returned from Vancouver, British Columbia. We attended Canada Shotokan’s 40th Anniversary Celebration and Tournament. Two of our members, Brigette Callahan (sandan) and Lori Bartel (shodan) participated as fighters. The US Team took first place in the International Team Competition, edging Israel. Andrae Miller (2012 Nisei Week champion) took first place in the […]

Congratulations to Brigette Callahan and Lori Bartel for their participation in Nisei Week. One of our former students, Greg Metzger, also fought. Brigette and Lori were the finalists in the Women’s Division, with Brigette winning their match. She is the 2012 Nisei Week Women’s Division Champion. Lori is the 2nd place winner. Greg took 3rd […]

Some dojo mates from Lake Forest Shotokan attended the Jiyu Kumite practice at the Garden Grove dojo led by Greg Scott and assisted by David Lechuga and Gary Shockley on Saturday July 14, 2012. The intention was to strengthen our jiyu kumite skills and to prepare the USA fighters for the Canada Tournament coming up […]

There was another practice at the park in Long Beach led by Trung Pham for the US team. It was another grueling practice that ended with the park police taking our picture. Luckily it was just for fun.  

The following photos were taken at the Monday night Garden Grove practice with Don DePree leading.

Brigette, Steve and Doug all attended the Senior Practice at the Ohshima Dojo on Nov. 5, 2011 (pictured below with Mr. Ohshima).

David Lechuga attended the Godan practice at the Ohshima Dojo on November 6, 2011. Pictured above are all of the attendees.