Mark Kohagura is one of the finest karate men in the world. He is a renowned fighter, superb kata man, in my opinion the best overall karate technician in SKA.”

– Jon Beltram, godan, founder of KC Dojo

Mark Kohagura (godan) led exchange practices at Kansas City Shotokan Karate Club Saturday and Sunday September 27 & 28, 2025.

Practices were open to members in good standing of SKA. All levels were welcome and encouraged to attend.

Schedule:

• FRIDAY, September 26
  • 6pm black belts only sushi dinner at Lyon’s home ($20 please)
• SATURDAY, September 27
  • 9 – 11 am open practice (no regular noon practice)
    • Altman warmup
    • 4-beat drill
    • ippon gumite (going in like 4-beat)
    • ippon gumite (shuto-uke outside with front leg maegeri)
    • sanbon gumite (going in like 4-beat)
    • Heian Nidan
  • 12 pm lunch at Lulu’s Thai Restaurant (separate checks)
  • 2 – 4 pm open practice
    • Altman warmup
    • 4-beat drill
    • jiyu ippon gumite receiver goes in like 1st movement of 4-beat drill
    • jiyu ippon gumite with maete attack, receiver goes in like 1st movement of 4-beat drill, then quick kaete with gyaku-zuki
    • Mark watched and corrected individual kata
  • 6 pm BBQ dinner for everyone at Lyon’s home ($20 please)
• SUNDAY, September 28
  • 9 – 11 am practice
    • Altman warmup
    • Heian Nidan (juniors)
    • Jutte (seniors)
  • 12pm lunch at Bo Lings Chinese (separate checks)

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