Welcome to the Cox Shotokan Karate website!!

Cox Shotokan Karate is dedicated to the teachings of Master Funakoshi and Nakayama Sensei, training in traditional Shotokan Karate.  It is focused on providing a rich learning environment for both children and adults.


"The ultimate aim of the art of Karate, lies not in victory or defeat, but in the perfection of the character of its participants"
- Gichin Funakoshi

Tournament Information
1st Annual Shoto Cup
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Recent and Upcoming News


March 15, 2012 - Kyu Grading

Congratulations to all 59 students who successfully passed their kyu grade tests! We had many great tests...way to go!!

 

March 03, 2012 - Arnold Martial Arts Festival

Congratulations to Sensei Ed for placing First in Kata and Second in Kumite and Sensei Diane for placing First in Kata!

 

February 12, 2012 - First Annual Shoto Cup Tournament

Mark your calendar...we will be having our First Annual Shoto Cup Tournament on June 15th and 16th.  Please visit the tournament information page for links to the official flyer, the hotel and conference center and to the on-line registration form.  We look forward to seeing you there!

 

February 04, 2012 - Announcement

We are pleased to announce that over the past week or two, our number of actively registered members has crossed the 100 mark and continues to climb!! Thanks to all our members for making us the largest and longest running dojo in Champaign County.

 

January 27, 2012 - Dan Grading Results from January

Congratulations to Luke Pyle and Zach Miller on passing their Shodan test!!  Click here to see some of the pictures.

 

December 30, 2011 - Dan Grading Results from December

Congratulations to Austin Mattox and Jordan Lough on passing their Shodan tests!!

 

December 22, 2011 - Holiday Schedule Posted

The holiday schedule has been posted in the calendar.  Please contact one of the senseis if you have any questions.

 

December 13, 2011 - Christmas Party Location Change

The Christmas Party / Belt Ceremony location has been moved to the Commons (Cafeteria) of Mechanicsburg Schools.  Please click the calendar entry for a map to the new location.  Please use the West (High School) entrance and the Commons is located on the left as you enter the building.

 

December 6, 2011 - New dojo mats!!

The new mats in the dojo look great!!  Thanks to everyone who helped get the mats laid down.  We would especially like to thank Ken Smittle for finishing the edges!!

 

December 2, 2011 - Self Defense Course featuring the Alliance of the Guardian Angels

Thanks to everyone who participated in our Self Defense Course.  We had over 50 participants including two members of the Alliance of Guardian Angels!  Terry Wertz, the chapter leader for Toledo, and Capt. Ken Shubick were both present to share information about the Guardian Angels, some of their stories and a few basic defense moves similar to those found in Wing Chun.  We appreciate the time these two devoted to participating in our event.  Click here to see some pictures.