Links

Listed below are some links to websites that may be of interest to Tashu Shotowa members as well as visitors to our site.  If you have another website that you would like to suggest for this page please e-mail us at info@tashushotowakarate.com

Tashu Shotowa Members on the Net

Jason Overy is a TSKF Black Belt and professional musician.  You can find out information on his Taiko Drum group at www.uzume.com

Chris Chin is a TSKF Black Belt, police officer and stunt performer with numerous film and TV credits.  You can check out his work at www.chrischin.ca

Lisa Sowden is a TSKF Green Belt and professional actor.  She is currently working on a pilot for the BBC.  Her website is www.lisasowden.com

Jim McClarty is a TSKF Black Belt who is currently spending time in Manila in the Philippines for his work.  His blog of his experiences in that culture can be found at www.mcclarty.ca

Sensei Andy Pruim has an interesting website dedicated to Budo history.  You can find it at www.shotowa.com

TSKF has a facebook group which you can access through this link, http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6342912071.  Everyone is encouraged to join and post comments, pictures or videos.

Other links of Interest

The National Black Belt League is the largest Sport Karate organization in North America.  We are proud of the fact that TSKF competitors are routinely rated #1 in the Pacific Northwest Conference as well as Pacific National Conference.  The NBL website is www.nblskil.com

There are some good sites devoted to Sport Karate competition.  You can log on to check results, view pictures or download videos.  Three of the best are www.sportmartialarts.com, www.pointfighter.com and www.blitzkick.com.

Tashu Shotowa is a strong supporter of the local Sport Karate scene.  Following are links to events that we always include on our calendar:

Western Canadian Martial Arts Championship

Coastal Martial Arts Open  

Island Open Championship

Pacific Jewel Nationals

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