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Shoka Magazine March 2026

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Shotokan Karate Leadership School ®

3082 Marlow Road B1

Santa Rosa, CA 95403

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Keith Tacla, Instructor 1st Degree Black Belt

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Keith

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Instructor 1st Degree Black Belt

Mymartialartsjourneybegan in 1999 upon enrolling into a Shotokan Karate classtaughtby Sensei Callahan atthe SantaRosa Junior College. Thisexperience ignited aprofound passion within mefor karate. FollowingSRJC I've continued totrain inmany martial artsdisciplines including Shorin-Ryu, Goju-Ryu, Kubuto, andlai-do. After gainingtournamentexperience ata State and National Championshiplevel Ireturned to Santa Rosa where I gotmarried andpurchaseda home. After reconnecting with Sensei Marty CallhanatShotokan Karate LeadershipSchool, I was able to finally earnmy black beltinShotokan Karate atthe age of 45. Thisachievementserves as atestamentto the importance of perseverance in pursuingone'sgoals. Ihopethatmystory inspiresothersto rekindletheirpassion andcommitmentto their respective endeavors. As Imoveforward, Idedicate my training tothe realmthatfollows 1 st degree black beltand teach kidskarate under Sensei Callahan'sguidance. OSS!

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Sensei Otis and Sensei Warner in Riverside Sensei Warner in Santa Rosa

March - April CALENDAR

March 17th St. Patrick's Day

March 20th - 23rd Sensei Otis & Warner in Riverside, CA

April 18th Santa Rosa Invitational Kar te Tournament

April 22nd - 23rd Sensei WarneSanta Rosa

April 23rd Black Belt Exam

WELCOME NEW STUDENTS

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