Monte Sano Shotokan

Monte Sano Shotokan Practices take place in the church annex behind Monte Sano Methodist Church. T/Th 6:30-8pm, Sat 8-9:30am

First practice is FREE! Wear a gi or loose clothing.

Affiliated with Shotokan Karate of America Monte Sano Shotokan is affiliated with Shotokan Karate of America (SKA), which has been teaching karate in North America since 1955. We practice a traditional form of karate that was the first introduced to Japan in 1922. Our chief instructor is Master Tsutomu Ohshima, the founder of Shotokan Karate in the United States. Our dojo head instructor is James

Blackmon, Sandan (3rdDegree Black Belt), who became one of Mr. Ohshima's first karate students while he was studying at Cal Tech. Practices held at Monte Sano United Methodist Church
atop beautiful Monte Sano Mountain in Huntsville, Alabama

FEES:

$30 per month. NO contracts. NO testing fees for ranks below black belt. National dues: $75 for the first year, $100 thereafter. You must become a member of Shotokan Karate of America (SKA). SKA membership entitles you to test for rank, attend special trainings and to participate in other events. Membership in SKA includes a membership card, the SKA New Member Handbook, a subscription to the SHOTOKAN bi-monthly newsletter, access to Pandemic ZOOM practices from around the globe, and reciprocity with hundreds of other SKA dojos world-wide.

01/22/2026

Here is a list of masters who created, brought or improved certain katas.

09/13/2025
08/15/2025
06/12/2025
First practice back for our dojo mate and shodan, Mike Yates. Mike has been in the fight of his life with Guillain Barre...
03/26/2025

First practice back for our dojo mate and shodan, Mike Yates. Mike has been in the fight of his life with Guillain Barre Syndrome. The doctors, therapists, and other medical professionals marveled at his strength to overcome and attributed his success to strong mindset and physical strength attained through years of karate practice. Karate truly is for life!

Address

601 Monte Sano Boulevard SE
Huntsville, AL
35801

Opening Hours

Tuesday 6:30pm - 8pm
Thursday 6:30pm - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 10am

Telephone

(256) 503-1635

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