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US Air Force – Funakoshi san

Did you know that Shihan Kenneth Funakoshi served in the Air Force?

Thank you for your service Shihan! and thank you for passing the knowledge of Karate to our generation!
Shihan Funakoshi is the founder and chief instructor of the Funakoshi Shotokan Karate Association [FSKA], a direct relative of Gichin Funakoshi “the father of modern Karate”.

Happy Veterans Day to all who served this country!

Photo credit goes to Sensei Kevin Funakoshi, the eldest son of Shihan Kenneth Funakoshi d relative of Gichin Funakoshi “father of modern Karate”

Kenneth Funakoshi Sensei (9 DAN)

Funakoshi Sensei

Sensei Alex Padalka with Shihan Kenneth Funakoshi during his seminar in Denver, CO

Sensei Vitaly Padalka with Shihan Kenneth Funakoshi after winning FSKA World Championship in Las Vegas, NV

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Group classes build warriors — private lessons refine them. One-on-one training accelerates skill, sharpens technique, and unlocks your true potential. Serious about leveling up? A sneak peek into today’s private class with Nicholas. Getting ready for the belt test. #karatebros #dreamteamokinawa #senseilife #usakarate #okinawadojo #karatedenver #karatekid #dojo #privateclass

Group classes build warriors — private lessons refine them. One-on-one training accelerates skill, sharpens technique, and unlocks your true potential. Serious about leveling up?
A sneak peek into today’s private class with Nicholas. Getting ready for the belt test.
#karatebros #dreamteamokinawa #senseilife #usakarate #okinawadojo #karatedenver #karatekid #dojo #privateclass ...

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It took us some time 🤫 to properly display the ...

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It took us some time 🤫 to properly display the WKF and PKF medals earned by our student Eduard Sagilyan.Proud of you Eddie @eduard_sagilyan_ Let’s keep adding to it #AllTheWayToTheTop🔝 #USAkarate #WKF #PKF #Medals#KarateBros #SenseiLife #DreamTeamOkinawa

It took us some time 🤫 to properly display the WKF and PKF medals earned by our student Eduard Sagilyan.

Proud of you Eddie @eduard_sagilyan_
Let’s keep adding to it
#AllTheWayToTheTop🔝
#USAkarate #WKF #PKF #Medals

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#ThrowbackThursday to the 2005 FSKA World ...

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#ThrowbackThursday to the 2005 FSKA World Championships. Five fighters. One goal. Proud to have stood shoulder to shoulder with legends - Sensei Hiroshi Allen @hirokarate , Jesse Arimas, Brandon Carrillo, and Thomas Balka.In the final match, Sensei Vitaly delivered the decisive victory, clinching the title for Team USA against the reigning champions Team France.The Stardust Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, NVA moment in history. Roots run deep. The journey never ends.#TBT #KarateBros #OkinawaTeam #HiroKarate #FSKA #Funakoshi #Shotokan #Karate

#ThrowbackThursday to the 2005 FSKA World Championships. Five fighters. One goal.
Proud to have stood shoulder to shoulder with legends - Sensei Hiroshi Allen @hirokarate , Jesse Arimas, Brandon Carrillo, and Thomas Balka.

In the final match, Sensei Vitaly delivered the decisive victory, clinching the title for Team USA against the reigning champions Team France.

The Stardust Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, NV

A moment in history.
Roots run deep. The journey never ends.

#TBT #KarateBros
#OkinawaTeam #HiroKarate #FSKA
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💥OKINAWA TEAM is ready💥
US open & ...

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💥OKINAWA TEAM is ready💥 US open & Jr. International Cup Las Vegas, NV - Paris Hotel April 18-20Good luck to all Okinawa athletes!#USOpen #JIC #LasVegas #KarateBros #DreamTeamOkinawa #USAKarate

💥OKINAWA TEAM is ready💥
US open & Jr. International Cup
Las Vegas, NV - Paris Hotel
April 18-20

Good luck to all Okinawa athletes!

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- Who are we?
- OKINAWA

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- Who are we? - OKINAWANice work today, Team!#karatebros #dreamteamokinawa #senseilife #okinawadojo #karatekid

- Who are we?
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Nice work today, Team!

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A few words from our guest athlete Mateo Nacu ...

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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

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

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Sensei Noël Nkuranyabahizi @coachnoel250 traveled...

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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

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 ...

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