The OSU Karate Club is open to martial artists of all styles at all belt
levels, from beginner to advanced.
A typical club training session is arranged as follows: The first twenty
minutes or so consists of warm-up exercises. After warm-up, there is a
structured workout that includes learning and practicing defensive techniques
(blocking, punching, kicking) and grappling (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu). We
also learn and practice techniques involving short sticks (Kali), staff
(bo), sai, kama, and other traditional Karate self-defense weapons. The
remaining time is open to the participants to work on the areas of their choice,
e.g., kata practice, sparring, heavy bag drills, self-defense, and ground
fighting.
The first club training session you attend is free. The membership fee
is $10 for the Fall semester, $10 for the Spring semester, and $5 for the
Summer session.
The Karate Club meets on Fridays from 7 to 9 PM
in Multipurpose #2 at the Colvin Center.
If you need additional information, please contact:
* Martha (Beth) E. Hilburn, President of the Karate Club at 479-381-0498, or
by e-mail at
beth.hilburnATokstate.edu
* Gitogo Churu, Vice President of the Karate Club at 377-6779, or
by e-mail at
churuATokstate.edu
* Logan K. Beadles, Treasurer of the Karate Club at 405-207-6367,
or by e-mail at
logan.beadlesATokstate.edu
* Kerris M. Powell, Secretary of the Karate Club at 372-0190,
or by e-mail at
kerris.m.powellATokstate.edu
* Vivin K. S. Madanayakanahalli, Equipment Manager of the Karate Club at 405-612-0737, or
by e-mail at
vivinATokstate.edu
* Mansur Samadzadeh, Faculty Advisor of the Karate Club at 744-5674,
or by e-mail at
samadATcs.okstate.edu
(Date of last update: September 2008.)