09/03/2026
Wednesday Evening Keiko 9.2.26
A community - celebrating the Budo journey! A different kind of association - celebrating the Karate Journey! Welcome to the journey!
SMK is a non-exclusive karate community, advancing a spiritual as well as physical approach to the study of karate. Unlike a traditional organization, we do not issue rank or accreditation, but rather offer resources via various forms of media (in the members section of this site), along with seasonal training retreats designed to provide the individual with materials to construct and augment thei
09/03/2026
Wednesday Evening Keiko 9.2.26
08/28/2026
New Holy Molé mug! Available to order now is this ceramic mug featuring the cave painting cover art from Rick Hotton’s new book “Holy Molé: Everything is Everything is Everything”. Three different sizes, ready to bring some joy and peace into your home. Link to store in comments.
08/27/2026
Wednesday Evening Keiko 8.26.26
08/23/2026
Keeping the flame alive
Pennsylvania 2026
Why study karate? Keeping the fire alive - Hotton sensei, PA 2026 Hotton sensei sharing his thoughts on karate and its' future. Penns...
08/18/2026
Registration is open! To join us for the 2026 California Fall Keiko with Rick Hotton Sensei go to https://www.sundaymorningkeiko.org/seminars - scroll down to "upcoming SMK events" for details and to register now.
Thank you to Karen MacDonald Sensei for once again hosting us at Petaluma Karate Club for this event. A beautiful dojo in a beautiful town, the perfect setting to gather with kindred spirits in deep learning and appreciation of the wonder of life.
Event t-shirts will also be available soon.
08/13/2026
Wednesday Evening Keiko 8.12.26
08/09/2026
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08/06/2026
Wednesday Evening Keiko 8.5.26
08/04/2026
Mark your calendars for the 2026 California Fall Keiko! Join us at Petaluma Karate Club in downtown Petaluma on October 3 & 4 to train with Rick Hotton Sensei, to explore unique perspectives on the path of finding your own karate. Hotton Sensei hopes to help everyone more fully understand their OWN experience and keep their practice relevant through all stages of life. All are welcome. More info will be added soon about registration and details of schedule, so stay tuned to our FB event page and website, or contact us with questions.
| Wednesday | 7pm - 8:30pm |
| Sunday | 10:30am - 12pm |