
ABOUT US
Black Hills Shotokan Karate Center (BHSKC) opened in 2025. Our parent organization is the Shotokan Karate Center International (SKC). The SKC was founded by Karate Master Ahmad Mazhari in 1982. SKC branches are:
Shotokan Karate Center, International (www.skcsd.com)
Shotokan Karate Center of Northern Virgina (www.skcnova.com)
Under the direction of Sensei Mazhari, Chuck Aulner opened the Black Hills Shotokan Karate Center in Custer, SD. In keeping with Sensei Mazhari's philosophy, we are committed to offering high quality training in Shotokan Karate to the Black Hills community. Check out our schedule for training dates and times.
MEET THE Instructor

Chuck Aulner
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Tested for 1st Degree Black Belt (Shodan) (Pending)
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Tested for C-Class Instructor (Pending)
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SKCI Advisory Board Member
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5 years of Active Karate Practice
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Primary Instructional Focus: Basic Karate Techniques
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Karate has been transformational in my life both physically and mentally. I have found that walking the path of karate is challenging. Also though, it is more rewarding than I ever imagined. I look forward to sharing the benefits of karate with my community here in the Black Hills region.
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