Rising Sun Karate Academy

03/20/2026

Sorry to hear about the passing of Martial Artist and actor Chuck Norris. He is pictured here with my son Kyoshi Richard Herbster almost 30 years ago.

02/24/2026

We regret to announce the passing of Hanshi Ralph Passero. A 9th dan and a close friend of Rising Sun Karate Academy and Shihan Herbster. Our condolences to his family, friends and his senior students.

02/23/2026

Rising Sun Karate Academy will be closed today, Monday February 23, due to inclement weather.

02/17/2026

Happy Lunar New Year and Happy Year of the Horse!

01/27/2026

Yes, we are open on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Come on in and let’s get buddy week going.

01/26/2026

Rising Sun Karate Academy will be closed today due to inclement weather. Buddy Week will start tomorrow, Tuesday January 27, 2026. Please stay safe. RSKA.com

01/11/2026

Register here: https://member-site.net/?EV—MwMig Please register only if you’re sure you will attend. RSKA.com

01/05/2026

01/02/2026

Rising Sun Karate Academy wishes you a Happy, Healthy and Safe 2026!

12/15/2025

Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Festivus and Happy Winter from all of the RSKA Black Belts, Instructors and Staff.
1st picture left to right:
Front row: Sempai Aldrin Susano, Mr. Carson Rush, Mr.Sam Carrera.
Seated: Master Alexander Haye, Kyoshi Alex Alarcon, Sensei Scott Main, Mrs. Lynn Major, Master Luke Koerner.
Back row: Miss Bella Fiore, Sempai Emily Nguyen, Sempai Jastin Mora, Sensei Eric Kraut, Sempai Arturo Gonzales, Mr. Zachary Pepek, Shihan Rick Herbster.
2nd Picture:
Left to Right: Sempai Zachary Mora, Sempai Aidan Shakov, Hanshi George Downey, Sensei Rada Shakov, Sensei Evan Shakov.

11/16/2025

Rising Sun Karate Academy had 22 competitors at a recent tournament and they all did a great job. We are so proud of all of them. Here’s just a few pictures from the event. RSKA.com