Stop by Hu Shin Kai and try us for free. Free trial classes are intended for prospective members evaluating our gym, class schedule and instructors. Sensei Nakamura is a Japanese national and has trained karate for over 30 years and has won several national and international tournaments in the collegiate and adult divisions.
Consistently a candidate for the US team since the mid-90s, Nakamura was selected to join the US team in 2008 and 2014. In 2014, he was a part of the US Men's Team Kata, which placed 6th in the at 2014 World Gichin Funakoshi Cup held in Tokyo, Japan. This success was followed by winning 2nd place at 2016 JKA South American Championship in Team Kata.
Consistently a candidate for the US team since the mid-90s, Nakamura was selected to join the US team in 2008 and 2014. In 2014, he was a part of the US Men's Team Kata, which placed 6th in the at 2014 World Gichin Funakoshi Cup held in Tokyo, Japan. This success was followed by winning 2nd place at 2016 JKA South American Championship in Team Kata.
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To understand the traditional Shotokan Karate, it is important to understand its roots. It is arguably the most known and practiced style of karate. Master Funakoshi dedicated his entire life to the practice of karate, and his pupil respectfully began calling his karate "Shotokan" Karate. Hu Shin Kai (HSK) aims to provide authentic Japanese Karate from Japan.
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Daniel Soto
Feb 03, 2020
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John Zurisk
Oct 13, 2018
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Scott Kircher
Dec 04, 2013
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I live several hours outside of Chicago, but have been coming in to train on a sporadic basis with Nakamura Sensei first at UIC and then Hu Shin Kai for many years. Every time I visit I feel I have learned something important to sharpen my Karate. Definitely a great place to learn traditional Shotokan.
Siyao Gu
Nov 14, 2013
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Yeah, don't listen to the reviewer that acts like he knows what "traditional martial arts" is like. Having been in the traditional community for some time already, I must say that most real schools make you build the necessary foundations first before you do any real live sparring. At Hu Shin Kai, Tony Nakamura-sensei is great about providing you with these fundamentals. His approach may be a bit modern to most purists, but it is all directed at helping you realize the true essence of Shotokan Karate. The prices are very reasonable - you essentially pay the price of your own JKA membership and
James Irwin
Jun 26, 2013
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I moved to the Chicago area from Louisiana over a year ago, and was looking for a place to continue my karate training. Luckily, I found Hu Shin Kai. Great dojo and outstanding instruction. Unlike many other places I looked at, this school focuses on all the basics of Shotokan karate, from kihon (basics), kumite (sparring), and kata (forms). Detail is given to each and how they all relate to each other.
My karate has improved a ton since I joined up. I recommend coming and give it a try.
My karate has improved a ton since I joined up. I recommend coming and give it a try.
