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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 at our Auburn or Folsom location. 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 residents 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 members from our Auburn and Folsom locations were proud to have once again hosted Karatefest on October 3 ...
10/11/2026

Foothill dojo members from our Auburn and Folsom locations were proud to have once again hosted Karatefest on October 3 and 4 at the Regional Park gym in Auburn. It was the 10th annual Karatefest!!! SKA members from northern CA and beyond participated in an informative and intense practice each day led by Godan Frank Lee from the LA area Maryknoll Dojo. We appreciate everyone’s strong spirit and dedication to true karate-do. Thank you to Auburn Recreation District for your long time support of our training program and this event.

If adults or teens from Auburn or Folsom are interested in learning traditional Shotokan karate, come watch our practices on Monday and Wednesday evenings. More info on our website @ https://foothill.ska.org/.

Thank you to Reno Shotokan for this post. It was great to once again host Karatefest in Auburn.
10/05/2026

Thank you to Reno Shotokan for this post. It was great to once again host Karatefest in Auburn.

A very special event!
10/02/2026

A very special event!

On July 18th, Foothill Shotokan Dojo once again had the pleasure of hosting a special practice for brown and black belts...
07/21/2026

On July 18th, Foothill Shotokan Dojo once again had the pleasure of hosting a special practice for brown and black belts led by Godan Gregg Henrikson from our neighboring Tahoe Dojo. Thank you to Gregg for his insights and guidance. And thank you to members from Sacramento, Tahoe, and Redding Dojos for joining us, including Godan Hiroko Mori from Redding Dojo.

Congratulations to Foothill Dojo members Farida, Vishnu, and Justin on completing another SKA Special Training. A very ...
07/04/2026

Congratulations to Foothill Dojo members Farida, Vishnu, and Justin on completing another SKA Special Training. A very special congratulations to Justin on a successful test for Black Belt (Shodan).

Ohshima Sensei gave us a tremendous gift. He will turn 96 soon and continues sharing his wisdom. And Shotokan Karate of ...
06/27/2026

Ohshima Sensei gave us a tremendous gift. He will turn 96 soon and continues sharing his wisdom. And Shotokan Karate of America turns 70 this year!

Every class in Canada is taught by volunteers who love this art. Why do we do it for free? Because of teachers like this.
Ohshima Sensei gave us a practice worth passing on. If you want hard training with humble people, not a belt factory, come meet us.
All dojo locations: canadashotokankarate.org

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

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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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