Train alongside Shawnee State University students while enjoying a special discounted community rate. Whether you’re stepping onto the mat for the first time or looking to continue your training, our Karate for the Community program gives you an affordable, welcoming space to build lasting fitness, personal confidence, discipline, and practical self-defense skills.
Program Details
- Open to community members ages 18 and older
- Classes are offered in 15-week sessions
- Payment is required before the start of class. Participants will be invoiced by the university.
- Classes are held in Rhodes Athletic Center, Room 218 on the Shawnee State University campus
- Next session begins January 5, 2027
Basic Karate
Perfect for beginners and those with little or no previous karate experience.
Schedule
Tuesdays & Thursdays
4:30 - 5:25 p.m.
Cost
- $150 per semester
- Approximately $10 per week
- About a 65% savings compared to the standard course rate
Intermediate Karate
Designed for participants with previous karate training who are ready to continue developing their skills.
Schedule
Tuesdays & Thursdays
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Cost
- $225 per semester
- Approximately $15 per week
- About a 48% savings compared to the standard course rate
Refund Policy
Community participants who withdraw during the first week of their participation (the second week of the university semester) are eligible for a full refund. Participants hoping to receive a refund will need to contact Grace Peach-Storey, director for the Center for Lifelong Learning, during the first week of class. She can be reached by phone at 740-351-3450 or by email at gpeachstorey@shawnee.edu.