Hartono, Al-Zaytun Community Service Tutor, Actively Plays a Role in the West Java Gojukai Karate-Do Level Up Test
By: Hartono and Ali Aminulloh
On Sunday, December 7, 2025, one of the Al-Zaytun Community Service Tutors, Hartono, S.Pd., once again demonstrated his dedication and contribution not only to education but also to character development through martial arts. He served as an Examiner for the West Java Provincial Gojukai Karate-Do Gashuku and Level Up Test.
This major event was held in the courtyard of the West Java Regional Command Secretariat Office and was attended by approximately 300 karateka from various regions, including Indramayu, Majalengka, Karawang, Bekasi, Depok, Bogor, and Bandung. The enthusiasm of the participants demonstrated the strong interest of the younger generation in this traditional Japanese martial art, especially the Gojukai path, which emphasizes discipline, mental toughness, and movement coordination.
The Role and Achievement of Hartono, S.Pd.
Hartono is no stranger to the world of education and character development. The numerous mandates he has held to date demonstrate his capacity as an educator, organizer, and community leader.
Achievement in Education
In the world of education, he serves as a tutor and Secretary of the Al-Zaytun Community Learning Center (PKBM). He not only provides classroom instruction to the students but also manages the administration of the center. He ensures that the PKBM provides optimal services to the students by developing accurate learning schedules and assigning competent tutors. As a PKBM alumnus, he understands the teaching models desired by students who are no longer young. His teaching abilities are inseparable from his higher education. He graduated from the Al-Zaytun Islamic Institute (IAI) Indonesia, Faculty of Islamic Education, Elementary School Teacher Education (PGMI). He is currently completing his master’s degree at the Syaifudin Zuhri State Islamic University (UIN) Purwokerto, majoring in the same program, PGMI.
As an alumnus of the Al-Zaytun Community Service Center (PKBM), he is also active in the Al-Zaytun Alumni Association, serving as vice chairman. His work in the Alumni Association has successfully mobilized PKBM alumni to contribute to the development of PKBM Al-Zaytun. The solidarity of PKBM alumni in driving PKBM, which earned him an award from the Regent of Indramayu, is inseparable from his pioneering role.
Care in the World of Karate
In the world of Karate, he has a wealth of experience in coaching and competitions. He was entrusted to serve as a member of the West Java Provincial Teachers’ Council. As a member of the teaching council, he plays a role in determining the direction of coaching, training curriculum, and technical standards for Gojukai Karate-Do in West Java. His experience in education helps provide a systematic approach to assessing exam participants.
Furthermore, he is actively involved in the Gojukai Karate-Do Level Up Exam. In this Gashuku and Level Promotion Exam, participants underwent a series of technical assessments, from kihon (basic movements), kata (forms), to kumite (fighting). As the Examining Board, Hartono ensured that each karateka executed the techniques correctly, with discipline, and demonstrated the development necessary for promotion.
His involvement was not merely a formality, but also a tangible contribution to developing a young generation with strong, disciplined, and resilient character. This kind of activity aligns with the character education values also developed in the Community Service Center (PKBM).
Hartono, S.Pd.’s presence at the West Java Province Karate-Do Gojukai activity is clear evidence that education and character development go hand in hand. His dedication as an educator, PKBM activist, academic, and devotee to the world of karate makes him an inspiration to many.
Through his work, it is clear that education does not only take place in the classroom, but also thrives through cultural, sports, and community activities that shape the character of future generations.**
Indramayu, December 7, 2025
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