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Karate STL

Since 1995

The purpose of karate training is to learn self-defense, self-reliance, respect (for oneself and others), and character enrichment.  Karate is emphasized as a martial art rather than a competitive sport.  Achieve confidence and practical expertise, without intimidation or hostility.  Safety is paramount!  Learning from and helping each other, as well as using skills effectively and with good judgment, is the true art of karate.


Sharon Basinger, Sensei
Kyoshi 7th Dan,
Certified Instructor
Shibu Dojo Owner/Director
Beikoku Shidokan Karatedo Association
Karate STL logo (shisa)




Shuri Castle, Okinawa, Japan
Shuri  Castle
Naha  City,  Okinawa,  Japan

Member of Beikoku Karate Association


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EVENTS - Summary

EVENTS - Details
  
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            EVENTS - Summary, 2026
 Updated: 
   
URGENT  INFORMATION!




No Karate Classes
  • Wed, Jun 3
  • Wed, Jul 29 - Dan test/NTS
  • Mon, Aug 3
  • Wed, Oct 21
  • Wed, Dec 23

Voting Pre-Exam
  • Fri & Sat, Jun 5 & 6 (both days)
East Coast & Midwest regions
More info posted here when available

Dan Exam
  • Thu, Jul 30
More info posted here when available

NTS-2026 & 50-year Anniversary
Double Tree Hotel, Lansing, Michigan
  • Fri & Sat, Jul 31 & Aug 1 (both days)
Further details can be found at
https://www.beikokushidokan.com/nts2026

Iha Sensei's Memorial (3-Year Anniversary)
 will occur Sat, Aug 1st at the NTS banquet.

Fall Instructors Class/Meeting
  • Fri, Oct 23 - Midwest
  • Fri, Nov 20 - East Coast
More info posted here when available

Fall Regional Seminars & Workshops
  • Sat, Oct 24 - Midwest
  • Sat, Nov 21 - East Coast
More info posted here when available




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           EVENTS - Details, 2026
     (Updated:  )
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Urgent Info (if any)
No Karate Classes
Voting Pre-Exam
Dan Exam
NTS
Iha Sensei's Memorial
Fall Instructors Class/Meeting
Fall Seminars & Workshops

Seikichi Iha passed away
Announcements
Karate Schedule
Self-defense
 

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NO KARATE CLASSES
  • Wed, Apr 15
  • Wed, Jun 10
  • Wed, Jul 29
  • Mon, Aug 3


VOTING PRE-EXAM
  • Fri & Sat, Jun 5 & 6 (both days)
East Coast & Midwest regions
More info posted here when available


DAN EXAM
  • Thu, Jul 30
More info posted here when available
NATIONAL TRAINING SEMINAR (NTS) 2026Beikoku Shidokan
& 50-yeaar Anniversary
Double Tree Hotel, Lansing, Michigan
Beikoku Shidokan Karatedo Association
  • Fri-Sun, Jul 31-Aug 1
NOTE:  The Iha Sensei Memorial will now occur Sat, Aug 1 at the NTS banquet

Don't miss this commemorative NTS celebrating Iha Sensei's 50 years of teaching in the United States!  All ranks of active and inactive adult karate students, as well as youth students (age 13 & older) are invited to accompany Basinger Sensei to the NTS.  This includes Karate STL's branch dojo, The Arch Shidokan, Ameer Syed, Instructor/Director.

As always, there will be training opportunities for everyone.  Many master teachers, some traveling a great distance will be in attendance, as well as other high ranking senseis and karate-ka with whom to train, who never fail to be tremendously inspiring. The NTS is always an extraordinary opportunity to learn, unite and bond with fellow karate-ka from across the country and around the world, and to socialize with friends old and new.


Transportation:
To, from and within Lansing is to be planned on your own.  Some students drive.  Others fly to Detroit, then drive into Lansing, or fly directly into Lansing.  Families have planned vacations that include the NTS, thereby enjoying other destinations en route.


Further details (online seminar registration, hotel reservations, various costs, seminar schedule, etc) can be found at
https://www.beikokushidokan.com/nts2026

Seikichi Iha



IHA SENSEI'S MEMORIAL
3-Year Anniversary

will occur Sat, Aug 1st at the NTS banquet. 
See NTS info above.


FALL INSTRUCTORS CLASS/MEETING
  • Fri, Oct 23 - Midwest
  • Fri, Nov 20 - East Coast
More info posted here when available


FALL REGIONAL SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS
  • Sat, Oct 24 - Midwest
  • Sat, Nov 21 - East Coast
More info posted here when available
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Iha

GRAND MASTER SEIKICHI IHA

HANSHI 10th DAN
BEIKOKU SHIDOKAN FOUNDER

Passed away at age 92


1932-2024
 On August 3, 2024, Grand Master SEIKICHI IHA, Hanshi 10th Dan, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his children and many friends.  Words fail me to adequately express the incredible sadness and empty feeling I have, learning of the death of my beloved teacher Iha Sensei.


Iha Sensei was a world renowned teacher of teachers, legendary master of karate whose memory and legacy will live on in the karateka and their students/descendants who loved, respected and admired him.  The impact he made on the martial arts world is immeasurable.  But even more significant, he was a loving father, brother and son, as well as an esteemed mentor and treasured friend to countless men and women on a global level.  I had the honor and privilege to have even known Iha Sensei but also the great fortune to have been his student, devotee and friend since 1989...for 35 years.


Sharon Basinger, Sensei

Kyoshi 7th Dan

         Karate STL


 

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