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Olympic Karate Dojo in Denver, Colorado – Shotokan Style
(303) 547-7248
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Premier Kids Karate School in Denver. Looking for "the best Karate School in Denver", "Karate classes Denver" or conveniently "Karate Dojo near me"? Look no more! Okinawa Dojo by Karate Bros is a result-oriented Aurora and Denver Martial Arts institution owned and operated by two brothers Sensei Vitaly Padalka and Sensei Alex Padalka. We are proud to represent USA Karate as an affiliated karate club in Denver, Colorado. At Okinawa Dojo by KarateBros you and your child will learn Olympic Karate - Shotokan style. Do not get confused - you won't be learning MMA (mixed martial arts), Taekwondo, Jiu-Jitsu, Krav Maga or Kung Fu at this Dojo. We teach true Shotokan (松濤館). Shotokan was founded by a great master Gichin Funakoshi in the early XX century and is the most widely practiced style of karate in the World nowadays. Our approach to teaching martial arts is a mix of traditional japanese and modern competitive. Our students learn basics (Kihon), forms (Kata) and sparrings (Kumite). If you think that karate is an individual sport - you are mistaken - we are a big karate family #DreamTeamOkinawa, we train as a team and we rise together as a team! Our goal is to be the best karate school Denver can offer!
Karate brothers Alex and Vitaly are USA National Karate Federation Certified Coaches and Referees, USA SafeSport trained and ceritfied. Senseis are World, Continental and National Champions with over 50 years of combined karate teaching experience.
Karate classes available to everyone regardless of age or skill level:
- Kids 4-6 years old (Pre-Karate)
- Kids 7-13 years old (groups: Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced)
- Teenagers and Adults 14 years and older
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US Jr. Team Members – 2023
US Jr. Team Members – 2022
Robert Matevosyants, Ali Yusupov, Alan Ulyanovskiy, Eduard Sagilyan, Julia Matevosyants, Mikhail Sagilyan, and Valeria Kormaz
RESULTS - Eduard - 2x Gold Medal at Pan American Championships in Mexico city, Mexico. WKF Ranked #1 in the World.
USA Jr. Team Members – 2019
Maria Gladkih and Martin Gissa
RESULTS: Maria - Bronze Medal at Pan American Championships in Guayaquil, EcuadorBENEFITS OF KARATE PRACTICE
BY LEARNING KARATE WITH US AT OUR KIDS KARATE DENVER LOCATION YOUR CHILD WILL:- Improve Focus and Listening
- Learn Respect and Discipline
- Gain Self-Control and Decision Making Skills
- Improve Physical Fitness and Live Healthy Lifestyle
- Understand Responsibility and Gain Self-Discipline
- Improve Balance and Posture
- Boost Self-Esteem and Confidence
- Receive Anti-Bullying Education
- Develope Social Skills, Friendship and Teambuilding
- Improve Coordination and Motor Skills
- Smile, Laugh and Have FunEVENTS
WE ALWAYS HAVE VARIOUS EVENTS HAPPENING INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE DOJO:
* Local, National and International level tournaments * Summer Camps * Festivals * Karate Birthday Parties * Movie nights * Holiday parties * Outdoor adventures There are many karate schools in Denver offering various styles and types of martial arts. In order ot find the best suitable instituation for you and your family we recommend to do your own research and always try a free class before enrolling. At Okinawa Dojo we offer variety of memberships to chose from.Follow us on Instagram
💥OKINAWA TEAM is ready💥
US open & Jr. International Cup
Las Vegas, NV - Paris Hotel
April 18-20
Good luck to all Okinawa athletes!
#USOpen #JIC #LasVegas
#KarateBros #DreamTeamOkinawa
#USAKarate
- Who are we?
- OKINAWA
Nice work today, Team!
#karatebros #dreamteamokinawa #senseilife #okinawadojo #karatekid
Throwback Thursday 💥
Can you recognize a kid on the left?
Zenkutsu Dachi on the second photo looks pretty solid 😉
#KarateBros
#TBT #Throwback #SenseLife
#DreamTeamOkinawa #KarateBandits
💥What an epic time at Okinawa Dojo Fun Camp💥
Our awesome Team Captains @eduard_sagilyan_ and @juliaannam crushed it - kids had an absolute blast and are already counting down the days till Summer Camp! Let’s goooo!
#SummerCamp #FunCamp #DreamTeamOkinawa
#SenseiLife #KarateBros
A few words from our guest athlete Mateo Nacu about his experience at the High Caliber Denver.
Mateo finished 1st in Kata and 1st in Kumite at this karate event in Denver, Colorado.
Congratulations, champ!
𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐨 𝐍𝐚𝐜𝐮
World Ranking #4 🌎
PKF 🥇🥇🥇🥇🥈🥈🥈🥉
Youth League 🥇🥉🥉
Thank you 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐢 𝐉𝐚𝐲 𝐍𝐚𝐜𝐮 @jaynacu from @ensokarate for bringing your team and supporting our tournament! 🤝
Your guidance shines through in the success of your students. Best of luck!
🎥 @jrlarroche
#usakarate #dreamteamokinawa #karatebros #highcaliberdenver #karatedenver #ensokarate #athleteinterview
Sensei Noël Nkuranyabahizi @coachnoel250 traveled all the way from Rwanda to support the High Caliber Denver tournament!
We appreciate your help with officiating and the positive energy you brought. Looking forward to welcoming you and your team back in 2026! @thechampionssportsacademy
#highcaliberdenver #okinawadojo #usakarate #senseilife #karatebros #karateunites
🆂🅴🅴 🆈🅾🆄 🅽🅴🆇🆃 🆈🅴🅰🆁! 👊
💥 High Caliber Denver sends a huge THANK YOU for making this year’s event the best one yet!
🎥 Relive the action with this incredible video by Ricardo Larroche with JRL - a true highlight of the tournament! @jrlarroche
🇺🇸 History in the making! This was the first USA Karate-sanctioned event of 2025, and we’re beyond grateful for the National Karate Federation’s support @usakarate . Your backing helped us take this event to the next level. #LevelUp
👫🫶💃🏼 Team Okinawa - you are simply the best! This wouldn’t have been possible without you.
🕺 Referees & Judges - your exceptional performance kept the competition at the highest standard. Domo Arigato Gozaimashita!
👨⚕️⛑️👩⚕️ To our dedicated medical team - Mile High Internal Medicine, thank you for ensuring every athlete received top-notch care. @ermin.kreso
🌺 A touch of beauty! The stunning floral arrangements at the podium and VIP table were hard to miss. Huge shoutout to Amanda & Marchello @amanda_theflorist @marchellosfloral did you know those flowers were real? 🫶
We extend our gratitude to all Coaches, Senseis, Athletes, and club owners who supported our tournament this year!
This year was nothing short of phenomenal! A special shoutout to our amazing Karate Brothers, Vitaly and Alex Padalka, our diligent team manager Laura Hansen @lauraj_hansen , and our operations manager Arturo Fuentes @the_fuga_studio . To all the volunteers, staff, and supporters—your invaluable efforts made this celebration of karate possible. We’re deeply grateful, and your hard work hasn’t gone unnoticed!
🎨Shoutout to our amazing designer, Andrew Moroz @maroscreative His eye-catching designs truly elevated the event.
🥇 A special thank you to Sensei Paco Gomez @pacogomez21 the master of production, who helped bring it all to life!
🔒 Commitment to excellence! We upheld the highest standards by ensuring all officials, coaches, 18+ athletes, and even medics completed SafeSport training.
🔥 We’ll see you again next year!
#dreamteamokinawa #karatebros #highcaliberdenver #usakarate #okinawadojo #senseilife #karatedenver
Happy birthday Sensei Alex, happy birthday Brother!
You are a great man, a talented teacher, an amazing father and husband, a remarkable son, an exceptional friend, and the best brother I could possibly imagine!
I love you and wish you to be happy 🫶
Enjoy every day of life, achieve new heights, and continue making a difference!
Proud to be your brother ❤️
Have a magical birthday!!!
#HappyBirthday #SenseiLife #KarateBros
𝙃𝙞𝙜𝙝 𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝘿𝙚𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙧 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣
We had a pleasure of having USA Karate athlete of the year and a Double Pan American champion - Isabela Sanchez @isa.karate at the High Caliber Denver karate championships.
This young lady is a great example of true karateka and an awesome person overall.
Congratulations on your strong performance, Isa! 🔥
Btw, next year we will have weight divisions 😉
Of course, congratulations to a proud father Sensei Luis Sanchez @luisblackbelt and @floridakarateclubs
#karatebros #dreamteamokinawa #highcaliberdenver #senseilife #usakarate #denverhighcaliber #karatedenver #interview
🎥 @jrlarroche
𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝟐 🇺🇸
𝐔𝐒𝐀 𝐊𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐀𝐌𝐏 &
𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐇 𝐃𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐋𝐎𝐏𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐂𝐀𝐌𝐏 👊
A huge thank you to the incredible instructors—Luis Sanchez @luisblackbelt , Kamran Madani @coach._kam , and Eduard Sagilyan @eduard_sagilyan_ for sharing their expertise and passion!
Both studios were buzzing with energy, determination, and a deep love for karate. So many talented athletes came together, eager to learn, grow, and take their skills to the next level. You all are truly inspiring!
There are no shortcuts to success—only discipline, commitment, and dedication will take you to the top!
Okinawa Dojo was proud to welcome High Caliber Denver participants, Region 2 karateka, and guests from across the country.
HOSTS:
Vitaly Padalka @vitalyokinawa
Alex Padalka @alexokinawa
Let’s keep pushing forward! 💪🥋🔥
#karate #USAkarate #noshortcuts #discipline #commitment #dedication
#HighCaliberDenver #dreamteamokinawa #karatebros #senseilife #karatedenver
