Please note that parking at Shotokan Ohshima Dojo is very limited. Therefore, carpooling with other attendees is strongly encouraged (see map and instructions below)!
Thursday, Aug 2, 2018, Godan test part I
- 10 am, at Shotokan Ohshima Dojo (candidates: please arrive by 9am in order to sign in)
- Observers welcome, no registration required
- No food will be available on site, only water. Attendees are welcome to bring their own lunch.
- Cost: Free
Friday, Aug 3, 2018, Godan test part II
- 10 am, at Shotokan Ohshima Dojo
- Observers welcome, no registration required
- No food will be available on site, only water. Attendees are welcome to bring their own lunch.
- Cost: Free
Saturday, Aug 4, 2018, 62nd Annual Nisei Week Karate Exhibition & Tournament
- 11 am – 1:30 pm (doors open at 10:30 am)
- At Caltech Braun Athletic Center (view map), 1200 East California Boulevard, Pasadena, California 91125
- Open to the public, no registration required
- Cost: Free (but donations are encouraged at the door)
- This year marks the 62nd Anniversary of the Annual Nisei Week Karate Exhibition and Tournament. As you know, it is the oldest public demonstration of karate in the United States dating back to 1956 when it was first presented by Ohshima Sensei. This year the Exhibition coincides with the celebration of Ohshima Sensei’s 88th birthday. In honor of this special occasion, we expect a larger number of participants and visitors than in the past. We therefore ask for your cooperation and assistance in making sure the event proceeds smoothly and is enjoyable for all. We ask that you inform your dojos, especially participants and competitors, to observe the following guidelines during the event. Your assistance in observing these guidelines is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your participation and we look forward to seeing you this Saturday August 4 at the Braun Gymnasium at Caltech:
- Do not enter or exit from the main entrance of Braun Gymnasium once the doors are opened to the public. Please enter and exit through the rear doors, including for all tournament fighters and individual and group demonstration participants. Family members and friends may enter with the general public;
- Do not congregate near the entrance as this may impede the seating of guests;
- Do not sit in the bleachers if you are dressed in a gi before or after a participants’ demonstration as guests must be given priority;
- Store bags and items in the designated area on the far side of the bleachers;.
- More information
Sunday, Aug 5, 2018, Ohshima Sensei’s Birthday Celebration
- 10:30 am – absolute earliest attendees can arrive
- 11:00 am – event opens, arrivals, beverages available
- 12:00 pm – buffet lunch is served
- 1:00 pm – presentations, sing Happy Birthday, cut and serve cake
- 2:30 pm – lunch is closed
- 3:30 pm – event closes
- 3:30 pm – clean up (all help)
- 5:00pm – absolute latest that everyone must be headed down the road
- Attire: We are sure that Sensei wants everyone to be comfortable. The dress code will be “comfortable business casual”. NO shorts or flip flops please. The party will be held from late morning through the afternoon on the lawn at Shotokan Ohshima Dojo. The temperatures are predicted to be warm (about 28C / 83F). Sunscreen is strongly advised. Please keep in mind that we are honoring Sensei as you select your attire.
Parking for Ohshima Sensei’s 88th Birthday Celebration
Please be aware of the following considerations with regards to parking at the Shotokan Ohshima Dojo:
- The property is not developed to handle a large volume of traffic. Please carpool if possible. Please be patient and drive SLOWLY.
- Do not park on the road.
- The parking team will direct you to the center and lower lots first. Please follow their directions.
- If you arrive after 12 pm, please park in the upper lot, to the right after you pass the gate and before the turn to the driveway. Please park so traffic can flow into and out of the parking lots.
- Oversized vehicles (e.g. RVs) CANNOT be accommodated.
Please plan to arrive between 10:30 am and noon. Your cooperation is appreciated in ensuring that everyone’s experience is safe and enjoyable.
