Karate West moves south November 24, 2008 7:10 pm Chad Coleman/Mercer Island Reporter Mercer Island students take part in a Karate West class at the Stroum Jewish Community Center on Mercer Island. The grand opening of Karate West’s new location on the South-end is Aug. 4. Mercer Island students take part in a Karate West class at the Stroum Jewish Community Center on Mercer Island. The grand opening of Karate West’s new location on the South-end is Aug. 4. For the full story see Lifestyle.