G.S.K.A. CLASS Times (Iaeger Dojo)

  • 1. Karate Class (Wednesday and Thursday) 7:30-9:00 (Sunday) 10:00-11:30
  • 2. Zumba (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday) 6:30-7:30
  • 3. Gymnastics (Wednesday) 6:00-7:00

G.S.K.A. Information

The Gilbert Shotokan Karata Academy was founded in 1993 by Sensei Howie Harvey.

The G.S.K.A. was at first affiliated with the Japanese Karate Association. (JKA) After a period of Independent affiliation the G.S.K.A. has been a proud affiliate member of the Funakoshi Shotokan Karate Association (FSKA) since 2003.

Sensei Gehrig Justice (2nd Dan) is the current Chief Instructor of the G.S.K.A. and oversees all day to day instruction.

The G.S.K.A. teaches traditional Shotokan Karate as developed by Gichin Funakoshi. The G.S.K.A. teaches the three basic aspects to training as laid out by Master Funakoshi: Kihon, Kata and Kumite. A strong emphasis is also placed on both the Dojo and Niju Kun as the basis of the G.S.K.A. syllabus.

The G.S.K.A. is currently located in Iaeger, WV USA

If you have any questions about the G.S.K.A. contact Sensei Justice by email at gehrigjustice@gmail.com



Saturday, May 14, 2011

G.S.K.A. In Iaeger End of Week 1 Pictures

This is a view of the Dojo from the back street. However, this will be the FRONT door once we open. By comming in the back door you will be able to have access to the Bathroom without crossing the floor. This will allow us to have more floor space for classes.
This side alley will be for parking. First come first serve.
The Back NOR FRONT Door.


We built this step at the back door. As you come into the Dojo the Bathroom will be on one side and my office on the other. You can see the Shower in this picture and the doorway to may office area.


My Cousin Johnny Riffe has spent the better part of the first week plumbing. We tore out the old bathroom floor. Then changed the pipes. We added a shower and new sink. We also found the old hot water heater was leaking so we replaced it as well. You can see John hard at work below.


The new hot water heater.



The Bathrrom and the Dressing Rooms became the same room after some thought. Our first plan was to add dressing rooms in front of the Bathroom but after a few ideas we felt making the bathroom bigger would provide enough space to dress in the Bathroom.


In this picture you can see where we extended the floor to place the toliet. The Door to the Bathroom will be on the left where the heater is hanging in this picture.
This Picture was taken a little later once we got the toliet in place. You can see the shower to the right and the sink in from of the toliet.


The pictures belowe are of the main floor area. You can see the 30x40 floor space in the pctures below.




The Old Front door seen belwo will be left open BUT you will enter the back of the Dojo. This will help save floor space and allow people to dress or change shoes before stepping on the training surface.

Notice the old water heater holding the door open and old sink laying in the floor to the left of the door.

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