Welcome
Our Philosophy
Shuto Karate-Sellersville helps each student, young and old, progress toward their highest capability, mentally and ethically as well as physically. Karate is a protective fighting art developed in Okinawa and Japan in the 19th and 20th centuries. Dedicated practice over an extended period of time can lead to improved physical health and sense of well-being, longevity, and greater mental acuity. Our training, including solo practice, multi-person combat drills, and scenario practice and role-playing, is also designed to increase our student’s self-confidence in their ability to protect themselves and others from harm.
“What you have been taught by listening to others’ words you will forget very quickly; what you have learned with your whole body you will remember for the rest of your life.”
— Gichin Funakoshi
Our Results in Numbers
A 1985 study found that children in martial arts have an increased sense of responsibility and a higher sense of self-esteem.
Staff
Our Instructors
Michael Lapreziosa
Michael Lapreziosa holds a teacher’s certificate and a 4th degree Black Belt (Yon dan) in the American Self Defense Karate Association and Shuto Karate Club. He began training with Shuto Karate Club under Master Robert Trotta in July 2009. In July 2017, Master Trotta’s club moved from Hatfield to its present location in Sellersville, and in April 2018, Mr. Lapreziosa…
Lou Delgiudice
Mr. Delguidice began his training in Shotokan karate at the age of 8 in Brooklyn, NY. He obtained the rank of Shodan (1st degree Black Belt) as a teenager. Unfortunately, as too often happens, college, graduate school, and life became hectic, causing a twenty-year gap in his training. Lou then found Shuto Karate Club and returned to karate training in…
Josh Gochin
Josh attended a one-week summer camp in 2011 and found an affinity for Shotokan karate and Shuto Karate Club. He joined the club the following year, then under the instruction of Trotta Shihan, and began his karate “career”. Over the next 4 1/2 years, he was promoted through all the kyu ranks and successfully tested for his Junior Black Belt…
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Email: [email protected]
Call: (805) 850-3656
Address: 700 North Main St., Sellersville, PA 18960