Shudo Kan Karate Club

Shudo Kan Karate Club Over 50 Years of Authentic Karate, Functional Fitness, and Dynamic Self Defense.

Over 50 years teaching authentic karate in the Springfield Illinois area, with teachers and students who have medaled on the regional, national, and international stage. Founded by Sensei Doug Dennis in 1973, Shudo Kan follows the martial arts tradition and teachings of Kenwa Mabuni, founder of Sh*to-Ryu, the style of karate taught in our dojo. With a focus on practical self-defense as well as the

development of character, discipline, and confidence, Shudo Kan is situated to help you or your child grow as a person, with skills that will be as useful in self-defense as with other endeavors.

Thank you to Shihan Caldwell, of the International Okinawa Kobodo Association, and his sempai, Wesley, for coming over f...
06/07/2026

Thank you to Shihan Caldwell, of the International Okinawa Kobodo Association, and his sempai, Wesley, for coming over from Nebraska to work with us this weekend! Shihan Caldwell conducted workshops on the tonfa, shuchu, and bo-staff, and shared his wealth of knowledge and history with us.

Pictured (l-r): Mr. Vern, Shihan Caldwell, Mr. D, Mr. Jenkins, Wesley, and Noah

Please join us in welcoming aboard Ms. Morgan as a summer Assistant Teacher for our Ninja and Samurai programs. Ms. Morg...
06/05/2026

Please join us in welcoming aboard Ms. Morgan as a summer Assistant Teacher for our Ninja and Samurai programs.

Ms. Morgan started her karate journey back in 2019 as a Ninja and came up through the Samurai class and currently holds a 2nd degree brown belt. She is the highest ranked kyu (non-black) belt in our dojo, and a prime example of the strength of our program and how it prepares students for success!

Pictured (l-r): Ms. Emory, Mr. Oliver, Ms. Morgan, Mr. Vern.

Promotions!!! Congratulations to Wyatt on his passing his test for Yellow Belt!
06/03/2026

Promotions!!! Congratulations to Wyatt on his passing his test for Yellow Belt!

05/26/2026

Reminder that class for are ninjas and Samurai starts this evening at 5:45 p.m. Adult class begins as normal at 7:00 p.m.

For those who gave their last full measure of devotion and sacrifice - we honor your service.
05/25/2026

For those who gave their last full measure of devotion and sacrifice - we honor your service.

We wish all the best for Ms. Lansden as she travels to Denmark for the summer to continue her studies!Pictured (l-r) Mr....
05/24/2026

We wish all the best for Ms. Lansden as she travels to Denmark for the summer to continue her studies!

Pictured (l-r) Mr. D, Mr. Vern, Ms. Lansden, Mr. Jenkins, Mr. Huddle

05/19/2026
Excellent class last night as the Samurai blue-and-green belts visited the Adult class! The next generation of black bel...
05/15/2026

Excellent class last night as the Samurai blue-and-green belts visited the Adult class! The next generation of black belts looks great, and we can't wait to watch these incredible students go further in their journey!

(front row) Brandt, Noah, Hagen, Aaliyah, and Yvonne
(middle-row) Gavin, Morgan, and Ms. Lansden
(back-row) Chance, Mr. Vern, Mr. D, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Jenkins, Don, and Ms. Emory

01/23/2026

Hello Karate Families - just a reminder on our class cancellation policy.

As a general rule, Shudo Kan Karate Club follows the same schedule as the Pleasant Plains school district for determining whether we will have class. If Pleasant Plains cancels, we will cancel as well.

We will notify you otherwise, either via Facebook post or a text, if we make a different determination.

Please see any teacher if you have any questions regarding this. Thanks!

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Springfield, IL

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Tuesday 5:15pm - 8:15pm
Thursday 5:15pm - 8:15pm

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(217) 787-9092

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