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Olympic Karate Dojo in Denver, Colorado – Shotokan Style

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Friendship cup 2017 by Colorado Budokan

Congratulations to #DreamTeamOkinawa who competed at the Friendship Cup 2017 on Saturday, February 18th . You all are amazing! #Unstoppable

Okinawa Dojo students demonstrated strong karate spirit, excellent techniques, respect, team support and love for the martial art!
Special thanks to all coaches and assistants for providing exceptional support to our team members! Thanks to families and friends for you continuous involvement! thanks to our media/photography team! Thank you to Colorado Budokan Senseis Isao Gary Tsutsui and Candice Tsutsui, Dojo members and volunteers for hosting and running this great event smoothly!
Thank you to all judges and referees for your hard work and fare judging! Thank you to all athletes who participated and made this competition exciting! Thank you to our Sensei John Bolosan and Sensei Tony Maccioli for always being there for us!

COACHES:
Sensei Alex Okinawa
Sensei Vitaly Okinawa

COACH’S ASSISTANTS:
Eduard Sagilyan
Robert Yegikyan
Dan Meshkov
Martin Gissa
Milla Khodjaev
Sofiya Kokhnovich
Axyl Mrlordtoasty Shores
Ivan De Leon
..sorry if we forgot to mention someone

JUDGES:
Arturo Fuentes
Miguel Acosta Rascon

MEDIA SUPPORT:
Denverok.com
Mila Mila

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Because we are 🥋💯🔥
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High Caliber Denver ⏯️ March 7#DreamTeamOkinawa
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Because we are 🥋💯🔥
High Caliber Denver ⏯️ March 7

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Is your team just as excited as ours? 🔥
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Is your team just as excited as ours? 🔥
2 DAYS left till the tournament. We’ll see you guys soon 👊HIGH CALIBER DENVER
🇺🇸 USA Karate National Qualifier
🔹 USA Karate Sanctioned | Level 3 Event📅 March 7 - Tournament Day
📅 March 8 - Kumite Seminar w/ Eduard Sagilyan @eduard_sagilyan_
📅 March 8 - Kara Seminar w/Javier Mantilla @javiermantilla3028⏳you can still register: www.tournamentinabox.comEvents:
• Individual Kata 🥋
• Individual Kumite 🥊
• King of the Ring 👑
• Para Karate Divisions💥 Compete. Level up. Earn ranking.#HighCaliberDenver #USAkarate #DreamTeamOkinawa #KarateBros

Is your team just as excited as ours? 🔥
2 DAYS left till the tournament. We’ll see you guys soon 👊

HIGH CALIBER DENVER
🇺🇸 USA Karate National Qualifier
🔹 USA Karate Sanctioned | Level 3 Event

📅 March 7 - Tournament Day
📅 March 8 - Kumite Seminar w/ Eduard Sagilyan @eduard_sagilyan_
📅 March 8 - Kara Seminar w/Javier Mantilla @javiermantilla3028

⏳you can still register: www.tournamentinabox.com

Events:
• Individual Kata 🥋
• Individual Kumite 🥊
• King of the Ring 👑
• Para Karate Divisions

💥 Compete. Level up. Earn ranking.

#HighCaliberDenver #USAkarate #DreamTeamOkinawa #KarateBros ...

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A special thank you to Marchello’s Floral ...

Mar 2

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A special thank you to Marchello’s Floral @marchellosfloral and personally to Marat and Amanda @amanda_theflorist
Our friends, who have supported our tournament since Day 1. 🙌💙And yes - these stunning podium arrangements are made of real flowers 🌺
You don’t just decorate our event - you help create the championship atmosphere our athletes deserve.✨✨✨
We are deeply thankful for your friendship and long-term support.

A special thank you to Marchello’s Floral @marchellosfloral and personally to Marat and Amanda @amanda_theflorist
Our friends, who have supported our tournament since Day 1. 🙌💙

And yes - these stunning podium arrangements are made of real flowers 🌺
You don’t just decorate our event - you help create the championship atmosphere our athletes deserve.✨✨✨
We are deeply thankful for your friendship and long-term support. ...

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🔥We were honored to host the USA Karate Referee...

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🔥We were honored to host the USA Karate Referee Certification Course – Region 2, led by USA Karate Chief Referee Sensei Fariba Madani @madanifariba . An outstanding seminar filled with professionalism, learning, sharp discussions, and high-level practical application in kumite.👏 Congratulations to all 26 officials who earned their certification today! Your commitment to excellence, fairness, and the growth of our sport makes a powerful impact on every athlete who steps onto the tatami.Strong referees build strong competitions.
And strong competitions build champions. 🥋We are especially excited to see many of these newly certified officials in action at our upcoming High Caliber Denver 2026 — a @usakarate USA Karate National Qualifier — on March 7 right here in Denver.The standard keeps rising.
Region 2 is ready.
High Caliber Denver is just around the corner! 👀💥#USAKarate #NationalQualifier #OkinawaDojo #KarateBros

🔥We were honored to host the USA Karate Referee Certification Course – Region 2, led by USA Karate Chief Referee Sensei Fariba Madani @madanifariba . An outstanding seminar filled with professionalism, learning, sharp discussions, and high-level practical application in kumite.

👏 Congratulations to all 26 officials who earned their certification today! Your commitment to excellence, fairness, and the growth of our sport makes a powerful impact on every athlete who steps onto the tatami.

Strong referees build strong competitions.
And strong competitions build champions. 🥋

We are especially excited to see many of these newly certified officials in action at our upcoming High Caliber Denver 2026 — a @usakarate USA Karate National Qualifier — on March 7 right here in Denver.

The standard keeps rising.
Region 2 is ready.
High Caliber Denver is just around the corner! 👀💥

#USAKarate #NationalQualifier #OkinawaDojo #KarateBros ...

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🔥We were honored to host the USA Karate Referee...

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🔥We were honored to host the USA Karate Referee Certification Course – Region 2, led by USA Karate Chief Referee Sensei Fariba Madani @madanifariba . An outstanding seminar filled with professionalism, learning, sharp discussions, and high-level practical application in kumite.👏 Congratulations to all 26 officials who earned their certification today! Your commitment to excellence, fairness, and the growth of our sport makes a powerful impact on every athlete who steps onto the tatami.Strong referees build strong competitions.
And strong competitions build champions. 🥋We are especially excited to see many of these newly certified officials in action at our upcoming High Caliber Denver 2026 — a USA Karate National Qualifier — on March 7 right here in Colorado.The standard keeps rising.
Region 2 is ready.
High Caliber Denver is just around the corner! 👀💥#USAKarate #NationalQualifier #OkinawaDojo #KarateBros

🔥We were honored to host the USA Karate Referee Certification Course – Region 2, led by USA Karate Chief Referee Sensei Fariba Madani @madanifariba . An outstanding seminar filled with professionalism, learning, sharp discussions, and high-level practical application in kumite.

👏 Congratulations to all 26 officials who earned their certification today! Your commitment to excellence, fairness, and the growth of our sport makes a powerful impact on every athlete who steps onto the tatami.

Strong referees build strong competitions.
And strong competitions build champions. 🥋

We are especially excited to see many of these newly certified officials in action at our upcoming High Caliber Denver 2026 — a USA Karate National Qualifier — on March 7 right here in Colorado.

The standard keeps rising.
Region 2 is ready.
High Caliber Denver is just around the corner! 👀💥

#USAKarate #NationalQualifier #OkinawaDojo #KarateBros ...

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10 DAYS left… ⏳ 👉 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿: www.tournamentinabox.com
𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗩𝗘𝗥
🇺🇸 𝗨𝗦𝗔 𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗿
🔹 𝘜𝘚𝘈 𝘒𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘚𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘥 | 𝘓𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭 3 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵📅 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟳 - Tournament Day
📅 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟴 - Elite Seminar w/ Eduard Sagilyan @eduard_sagilyan_𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:
• Individual Kata 🥋
• Individual Kumite 🥊
• King of the Ring 👑💥 Compete. Level up. Earn ranking.☎️ 303-547-7248
📧 karate.denver@gmail.com@vitalyokinawa
@alexokinawa
@usakarate#HighCaliberDenver #USAKarate #DreamTeamOkinawa #KarateBros #NationalQualifier

10 DAYS left… ⏳ 👉 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿: www.tournamentinabox.com
𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗩𝗘𝗥
🇺🇸 𝗨𝗦𝗔 𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗿
🔹 𝘜𝘚𝘈 𝘒𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘚𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘥 | 𝘓𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭 3 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵

📅 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟳 - Tournament Day
📅 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟴 - Elite Seminar w/ Eduard Sagilyan @eduard_sagilyan_

𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:
• Individual Kata 🥋
• Individual Kumite 🥊
• King of the Ring 👑

💥 Compete. Level up. Earn ranking.

☎️ 303-547-7248
📧 karate.denver@gmail.com

@vitalyokinawa
@alexokinawa
@usakarate

#HighCaliberDenver #USAKarate #DreamTeamOkinawa #KarateBros #NationalQualifier ...

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👑 KING OF THE RING 👑 - explained -
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👑 KING OF THE RING 👑 - explained -
Another kumite opportunity at High Caliber Denver – March 7
Not just one bracket. Not just one match.King of the Ring is a high-paced, continuous rotation kumite division designed to help athletes:
⚡ Score faster ⚡ Adapt quicker ⚡ Compete more ⚡ Perform under pressure20-second bouts. Running time clock. Points accumulate. Most points wins.
No waiting around. No one-and-done.
Multiple opportunities.Whether you’re 8–9 years old or an experienced ELITE competitor - this format builds ring IQ, confidence, and composure.Created in 2009 by Eric Rossini, this crowd-pleasing division has become a favorite for athletes and spectators alike. Sensei Rossini is coming to Colorado to help us run this event.If you’re serious about improving your kumite… Sign up for the “King of the Ring” 👑High Caliber Denver 📅 Saturday, March 7
🥋 Individual Kata (USA karate ranking point)
🥋 Individual Kumite (USA Karate ranking points) 
🥋 +$20 Additional Kumite Division “King of the Ring” (no ranking points)#HighCaliberDenver #KingOfTheRing #KarateBros #Kumite #DreamTeamOkinawa

👑 KING OF THE RING 👑 - explained -
Another kumite opportunity at High Caliber Denver – March 7
Not just one bracket. Not just one match.

King of the Ring is a high-paced, continuous rotation kumite division designed to help athletes:
⚡ Score faster ⚡ Adapt quicker ⚡ Compete more ⚡ Perform under pressure

20-second bouts. Running time clock. Points accumulate. Most points wins.
No waiting around. No one-and-done.
Multiple opportunities.

Whether you’re 8–9 years old or an experienced ELITE competitor - this format builds ring IQ, confidence, and composure.

Created in 2009 by Eric Rossini, this crowd-pleasing division has become a favorite for athletes and spectators alike. Sensei Rossini is coming to Colorado to help us run this event.

If you’re serious about improving your kumite… Sign up for the “King of the Ring” 👑

High Caliber Denver 📅 Saturday, March 7
🥋 Individual Kata (USA karate ranking point)
🥋 Individual Kumite (USA Karate ranking points) 
🥋 +$20 Additional Kumite Division “King of the Ring” (no ranking points)

#HighCaliberDenver #KingOfTheRing #KarateBros #Kumite #DreamTeamOkinawa ...

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Okinawa Dojo you warriors are training hard! ...

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Okinawa Dojo you warriors are training hard! 💥🥋#PreKarate

Okinawa Dojo you warriors are training hard! 💥🥋

#PreKarate ...

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⏳ 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 ...

Feb 12

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⏳ 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗱𝘀 🔜 February 19
👉 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿: www.tournamentinabox.com Or https://tiab.us/682𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗩𝗘𝗥
🇺🇸 𝗨𝗦𝗔 𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗿
🔹 𝘜𝘚𝘈 𝘒𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘚𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘥 | 𝘓𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭 3 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵📅 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟳 - Tournament Day
📅 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟴 - Kumite Seminar w/ Eduard Sagilyan
@eduard_sagilyan_
📅 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟴 - Kata Seminar w/ Javier Mantilla @javiermantilla3028𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:• Individual Kata 🥋• Individual Kumite 🥊 (weight divisions for advanced/elite categories 10-11, 12-13, 14-15, 16-17 and 18-34• King of the Ring 👑 - everyone’s favorite Kumite event💥 Compete. Level up. Earn ranking.☎️ 303-547-7248
📧 karate.denver@gmail.com@vitalyokinawa
@alexokinawa@usakarate#HighCaliberDenver #USAKarate #DreamTeamOkinawa #KarateBros

⏳ 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗱𝘀 🔜 February 19
👉 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿: www.tournamentinabox.com Or https://tiab.us/682

𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗩𝗘𝗥
🇺🇸 𝗨𝗦𝗔 𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗿
🔹 𝘜𝘚𝘈 𝘒𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘚𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘥 | 𝘓𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭 3 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵

📅 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟳 - Tournament Day
📅 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟴 - Kumite Seminar w/ Eduard Sagilyan
@eduard_sagilyan_
📅 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟴 - Kata Seminar w/ Javier Mantilla @javiermantilla3028

𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:

• Individual Kata 🥋

• Individual Kumite 🥊 (weight divisions for advanced/elite categories 10-11, 12-13, 14-15, 16-17 and 18-34

• King of the Ring 👑 - everyone’s favorite Kumite event

💥 Compete. Level up. Earn ranking.

☎️ 303-547-7248
📧 karate.denver@gmail.com

@vitalyokinawa
@alexokinawa

@usakarate

#HighCaliberDenver #USAKarate #DreamTeamOkinawa #KarateBros ...

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