Tora Dojo
- Starts:
- 8:00 pm on Thursday, March 7, 2013
- Ends:
- 9:30 pm on Thursday, March 7, 2013
- Location:
- BU Hillel, 213 Bay State Road, 3rd floor dining hall
- URL:
- http://www.mardb.com/tora-dojo/
We are the BU chapter of Tora Dojo karate. Tora Dojo incorporates Jewish ideals in a Shotokan-like style of karate. We meet Thursdays from 8:00-9:30 PM in the Hillel Dining Hall (213 Bay State Road) and are open to everyone regardless of skill level. Wear loose fitting clothes.
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