Train Hard. Sweat Hard.
SoDak Kyokushin Karate is part of the International Federation of Karate (IFK).
The dojo is located in Mitchell, South Dakota.
We teach traditional Kyokushin Karate. Starting with basic techniques (the building blocks of karate) and kata, we work to build up the student to prepare them for sparring as well as learning self-defense techniques for proper safety and protection.
Head instructor Sensei David Sheets has more than 40 years of training in Kyokushin. He has competed internationally in kata as well as full contact fighting.
About Sensei David
Sensei David Sheets is a 4th degree black belt and IFK technical director for the entire United States. He started his training at 7 years old in 1978 under the tutelage of Shihan Mike Monaco.
Sensei Sheets received his black belt at 11 years old. Deemed "The Real Karate Kid" by the Democrat and Chronicle in his home town of Rochester, NY.
He spent his youth training with mostly adults as he was the only child student at the time. He trained very diligently for many years into his adulthood until tragedy struck his family. After several years of a much needed sabbatical for personal healing, he re-joined his Kyokushin family and reconnected to his life's work. In July of 2020, Sensei Sheets moved from New York to South Dakota. He is excited to spread his knowledge of Kyokushin to the Midwest region.
Sensei Sheets teaches monthly online Zoom classes with students from around the world as IFK Kyokushin is a global organization within multiple countries.
KYOKUSHIN LEADERS
Left: Hanshi
Steve Arneil
(Founder of IFK)
Right: Shihan
Mike Monaco
(Founder & President of USA-IFKK)
Left: Shihan
Mike Monaco
Middle: Hanshi
Steve Arneil
Right: Shihan
David Pickthall (President of IFK)
Sensei
David Sheets
USA-IFKK
Technical Director
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Shihan Sean Schenker
USA-IFKK Chairman
Standing:
Sosai
Mas Oyama
(Founder of Kyokusin)
Kneeling:
Soshu
Shigeru Oyama
(Founder of World Oyama Karate)
Left:
Sosai
Mas Oyama
Right:
Hanshi
Steve Arneil
What is Kyokushin karate?
To some, it is a way to develop and maintain physical strength and learn effective self-defense techniques. To others, it is much more than that. Kyokushin karate is a way of life that transcends the physical aspects of training. Kyokushin karate is Budō Karate 武道空手.
DAVISON COUNTY 4H FAIRGROUNDS
3200 West Havens Avenue, Mitchell, SD 57301
CLASSES
We Teach
FACILITY
Kihon
Basic techniques.
Kata
Predetermined set of moves that teach basic techniques while moving.
Self Defense
The ability to use basic techniques to get out of a threatening situation.
Sparring
Clicker fighting (no contact), Point fighting,
semi-contact (with pads),
and full contact.
NATIONAL & WORLD TOURNAMENTS
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