Foothill Shotokan

Foothill Shotokan Foothill Shotokan Karate (Auburn and Folsom) is an affiliate of Shotokan Karate of America. https://ska.org/. Check us out and join us! You bring the enthusiasm.

We welcome adults and teenagers (13+) to come watch a class. Foothill Karate-do was founded in 1987 by Bob Root and Dave Rose. They began training with SKA in 1980. Bob and Dave are third degree black belt instructors (sandan). Dave is retired from the Placer County Sheriff’s Department and continues to teach defense courses for law enforcement agencies. The dojo offers courses for regional reside

nts of any age, at any stage of life. Students benefit through self-improvement and physical development. Self-esteem, flexibility, conditioning, martial skills — all of these tangible benefits are achieved through focus and dedication. All sessions are lead by instructors with decades of experience. Foothill Karate-do and SKA offer the ingredients of successful martial arts training: One part physical mixed with one part mental and simmered with patience. We’ll unleash your skills. See you at the dojo!

Foothill Dojo had the pleasure of hosting an all ranks special practice led by Godan Gregg Henrikson from our neighborin...
04/27/2026

Foothill Dojo had the pleasure of hosting an all ranks special practice led by Godan Gregg Henrikson from our neighboring Tahoe/Truckee Dojo. Thank you to Gregg for his insights and guidance.

Shotokan Karate Foothill dojo hosted a kyu test on April 18, 2026 for NorCal/Reno dojos. Congratulations to Foothill (Au...
04/20/2026

Shotokan Karate Foothill dojo hosted a kyu test on April 18, 2026 for NorCal/Reno dojos. Congratulations to Foothill (Auburn/Folsom) members Aarcha, Aashi, Krista, Zoe, and Michael for advancing in rank! Thank you to seniors Gregg and Hiroko for supporting us and to Eric for leading the test.

The theater adaptation
03/12/2026

The theater adaptation

As CATS enters its 32nd year, we are reprising Rashomon at the Nevada Theatre this April and May. Based on the celebrated stories by Ryunosuke Akutagawa and the landmark film by Akira Kurosawa, this play explores the elusive nature of truth.

Originally a Tony-nominated Broadway hit, this production brings a classic story of human perspective to our community stage. Join us for a thoughtful exploration of a global classic.

03/02/2026

Attacking from kibadachi

02/14/2026

Throwing techniques

Foothill Dojo was well represented at this year’s winter special training. Congratulations to Farida, Justin, and Ken fo...
01/21/2026

Foothill Dojo was well represented at this year’s winter special training. Congratulations to Farida, Justin, and Ken for completing another special training. Special Congratulations go to Zoe and Krista for completing their first special training.

Tekki Shodan
12/12/2025

Tekki Shodan

Congratulations to Foothill Dojo members Justin, Zoe, and Krista who advanced in rank at the kyu test held on November 8...
11/12/2025

Congratulations to Foothill Dojo members Justin, Zoe, and Krista who advanced in rank at the kyu test held on November 8. Thank you to Sacramento Dojo’s Michael O’Brien for leading the test.

Maete from kibadachi
10/17/2025

Maete from kibadachi

We at the Foothill Dojo thank all the NorCal dojos who joined and supported . And thank you to Manfred Chiu for leading...
10/13/2025

We at the Foothill Dojo thank all the NorCal dojos who joined and supported . And thank you to Manfred Chiu for leading our training and sharing his insights and wisdom.

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123 Recreation Drive
Auburn, CA
95603

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Monday 5:30pm - 7pm
Wednesday 5:30pm - 7pm

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