Maria Gladkih and Martin Gissa made US Jr. Karate Team by winning at 2019 US Karate Nationals in Cicago, IL. Eduard Sagilyan made a Team Reserve. Okinawa Karate | Denver Shotokan Karate | Kids Martial Arts

Maria Gladkih and Martin Gissa made US Jr. Karate Team by winning at 2019 US Karate Nationals in Cicago, IL. Eduard Sagilyan made a Team Reserve.

We got back from Chicago… were so busy I didn’t even have time to share exciting news with you.

What a fantastic results for Okinawa Team at 2019 US Nationals! 
TWO OF OUR STUDENTS MADE JR. USA TEAM ?? for the first time in the history of our Dojo!! 
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… and Eduard Sagilyan made a Reserve for USA TEAM!!

Maria Gladkih and Martin Gissa will be traveling to Ecuador at the end of August to represent our country at Pan American Championship! Eduard also has a chance to go in case if 1st or 2nd place can’t go for any reason.

It was the most successful Nationals for us, no doubt! and the luck was on our side this time.

1 coach, 8 athletes and their families from Okinawa Dojo traveled to Chicago, IL to compete for the national title among the best karatekas in the country. 
7 out of 8 athletes won medals!

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FINAL RESULTS:�

Maria Gladkih – ? 1st place (elite kumite 12-13 yrs, made US Team ?? ), ? 2nd place (advance kata 12 yrs)

Martin Gissa – ? Super 3rd place (elite kumite 14-15 yrs -57kg, made US Team due to one of the finalists being out of age group on the day of PanAms), ? 2nd place (advance kata)

Eduard Sagilyan – ? Super 3rd place (elite kumite 14-15yrs +70kg, made US Team Reserve ?? for Pan Ams), ? 2nd place (advance kata 15 yrs)

Robert Yegikyan – ? 3rd place (advance kata 16 yrs)

Alan Ulyanovskiy – ? 2nd place (intermediate kumite 9 yrs), ? 3rd place (intermediate kata 9 yrs old), ? 3rd place (team kumite 8-9 yrs)

Shawn Karpiak – ? 1st place (intermediate kumite 16 yrs), ? 2nd place (intermediate kata 16 yrs)

Yusupov Ali – ? 1st place (intermediate kumite 12 yrs)

Oybek Lapasov – no medal, but excellent performance!

What a trip!!! 
I would like to thank everyone of you who cheered for us and wished us luck! The luck was on our side this time. 
Thank you to everyone who has helped our team on this road! ??

Our team will rest a couple of days and then continue to train even harder – our kids have a very important mission ahead – representing USA at the Pan American championship – August ! 
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The journey continues…

Osu!

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Okinawa Team at US Karate Nationals in Schaumburg, IL
what a beautiful firework at the bay!
What a moment! So proud!
What a moment! So proud!
What a moment! So proud!
Alan Ulyanovskiy – won the most medals from our team!
Ali Yusupov
Proud father Umat Yusupov after his son Ali won Gold in Kumite
Shawn Karpiak
USA Jr Team Meeting
exploring Chicago Downtown with the team
downtown Chicago
water taxi in Chicago
Our biggest team supporter!
Karate kids are tough!
Shout out to Zhenya from New York Goshin Ryu Team for helping our athletes address injuries properly
Anton Kushnir
Eduard Sagilyan
Eduard Sagilyan
Team Kumite – team USSR
Team Kumite – team USSR
Team Kumite – Dream Team
Alan Ulyanovskiy
Maria Gladkih
Robert Yegikyan
Our own US Team Members
the famous Bean!
Chicago Downtown, Millenium park, Cloud Gate, DreamTeamOkinawa, Okinawa Team
Chicago Downtown, Millenium park, Cloud Gate, DreamTeamOkinawa, Okinawa Team
Chicago Downtown, Millenium park, Cloud Gate, DreamTeamOkinawa, Okinawa Team
Chicago Downtown, Millenium park, Cloud Gate, DreamTeamOkinawa, Okinawa Team
Chicago Downtown, Millenium park, Cloud Gate, DreamTeamOkinawa, Okinawa Team
Chicago Downtown, Millenium park, Cloud Gate, DreamTeamOkinawa, Okinawa Team
Dinner celebration
Robert Yegikyan
Eduard Sagilyan
Eduard Sagilyan
Eduard Sagilyan
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10 athletes, 3 coaches, plus an incredible crew of parents and supporters from Okinawa Dojo by Karate Bros out of Denver, CO are heading to Fort Worth, Texas tomorrow.We’ll be competing at the Junior International Cup and the US Open.The energy is at the top. Everyone is locked in, focused, and ready to represent.We’re not just going to compete, we’re going to make noise. Big performances, big moments, and a lot of heart coming your way.Wish us luck. We’ll keep you posted.#Karate #USAkarate #KarateUSOpen #DenverKarate #OkinawaDojoByKarateBros PowerHouse LetsGo

10 athletes, 3 coaches, plus an incredible crew of parents and supporters from Okinawa Dojo by Karate Bros out of Denver, CO are heading to Fort Worth, Texas tomorrow.

We’ll be competing at the Junior International Cup and the US Open.

The energy is at the top. Everyone is locked in, focused, and ready to represent.

We’re not just going to compete, we’re going to make noise. Big performances, big moments, and a lot of heart coming your way.

Wish us luck. We’ll keep you posted.

#Karate #USAkarate #KarateUSOpen #DenverKarate #OkinawaDojoByKarateBros PowerHouse LetsGo ...

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LATE POST ⏳An incredible weekend of learning and growth at Okinawa Dojo by Karate Bros.World-renowned kata master Sensei Javier Mantilla @javiermantilla3028 shared his knowledge with the next generation of athletes during the High Caliber Denver weekend. As the USA Karate Head Kata Coach and Olympic Kata Coach, Sensei Mantilla brought unmatched energy, precision, and attention to detail - breaking down technique, timing, and performance at an elite level.Advanced, elite, and para-karate athletes from across the country came together to sharpen their skills, deepen their understanding, and push their limits.An inspiring weekend of discipline, growth, and high-level training. 🙏🔥Thank you, Sensei Javier Mantilla!#Kata #Seminar #HighCaliberDenver #OkinawaDojo #USAkarate

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An incredible weekend of learning and growth at Okinawa Dojo by Karate Bros.

World-renowned kata master Sensei Javier Mantilla @javiermantilla3028 shared his knowledge with the next generation of athletes during the High Caliber Denver weekend. As the USA Karate Head Kata Coach and Olympic Kata Coach, Sensei Mantilla brought unmatched energy, precision, and attention to detail - breaking down technique, timing, and performance at an elite level.

Advanced, elite, and para-karate athletes from across the country came together to sharpen their skills, deepen their understanding, and push their limits.

An inspiring weekend of discipline, growth, and high-level training. 🙏🔥

Thank you, Sensei Javier Mantilla!

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LATE POST Kumite Seminar with Eduard Sagilyan @eduard_sagilyan_ was held at Okinawa Dojo by Karate Bros during the same weekend as the High Caliber Denver tournament, 🗓️ on March 8th.It was truly an unforgettable experience. Eddie brought elite-level insight, intensity, and inspiration to the mat, creating an atmosphere that pushed everyone to elevate their game.Athletes of all ages and levels showed up ready to work, learn, and challenge themselves - and the energy in the room was incredible from start to finish.Thank you to everyone who came out and made this seminar so special. 🙏🔥#EduardSagilyan #HighCaliberDenver #Seminar #USAkarate

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Kumite Seminar with Eduard Sagilyan @eduard_sagilyan_ was held at Okinawa Dojo by Karate Bros during the same weekend as the High Caliber Denver tournament, 🗓️ on March 8th.

It was truly an unforgettable experience. Eddie brought elite-level insight, intensity, and inspiration to the mat, creating an atmosphere that pushed everyone to elevate their game.

Athletes of all ages and levels showed up ready to work, learn, and challenge themselves - and the energy in the room was incredible from start to finish.

Thank you to everyone who came out and made this seminar so special. 🙏🔥

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Friday night 🔥💪💦 What a great group of Karateka! Happy to be part of your guys’ journey. Oss!🥋🥋🥋🥋🥋🥋🥋🥋🥋🥋 #DreamTeamOkinawa #KarateBros #OkinawaDojo

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USA Karate – REGION 2 Youth Development Camp 🇺🇸🥋 @usakarate Another awesome Youth Development Camp took place this past weekend (🗓️March 21) at Okinawa Dojo by KarateBros.Led by USA Karate National Trainers, Sensei Vitaly Padalka @vitalyokinawa & Sensei Alexandr Padalka @alexokinawa , the camp brought together a strong group of dedicated young karateka focused on growth, discipline, and high-level training.Huge thank you to all the athletes who showed up ready to work, pushing themselves and supporting one another. The energy, focus, and passion in the room were 🔥This is what the future of USA Karate looks like.#USAKarate #Region2 #YouthDevelopment #OkinawaDojo #KarateBros

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Another awesome Youth Development Camp took place this past weekend (🗓️March 21) at Okinawa Dojo by KarateBros.

Led by USA Karate National Trainers, Sensei Vitaly Padalka @vitalyokinawa & Sensei Alexandr Padalka @alexokinawa , the camp brought together a strong group of dedicated young karateka focused on growth, discipline, and high-level training.

Huge thank you to all the athletes who showed up ready to work, pushing themselves and supporting one another. The energy, focus, and passion in the room were 🔥

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Train with USA Karate National Trainers and take your skills to the next level.

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This year was truly special 💙 𝓣𝓗𝓐𝓝𝓚 𝓨𝓞𝓤 ❤️2026 High Caliber Denver

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𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 is officially in the books - and what an incredible event it was! Every year this tournament grows, but this year truly felt special. None of it would be possible without the amazing people who came together to make it happen. ✨First and foremost, to our incredible team of volunteers - thank you! 🙌🙌🙌Parents, athletes, coaches, and friends stepped in wherever help was needed. Many of you took on multiple roles throughout the day and kept everything running smoothly. From scorekeeping, podium coordination, announcing, mat loading, transportation, check-in, coaching support, food runs, DJ duties, and countless behind-the-scenes tasks — every role mattered. Your energy, teamwork, and dedication are the backbone of this event.To our referees and judges - we are truly grateful. 🙏 Thank you for traveling from all across the United States to support High Caliber Denver. We were honored to host officials representing the highest levels of the sport, including WKF, PKF, USA Karate judges and referees. Your professionalism, integrity, and commitment ensured that every match was conducted with fairness and respect for the athletes. A special thank you to our Head Referee - Sensei Fariba Madani @madanifariba for leading such an outstanding officiating team.To everyone who supported this event in any way - thank you. We were honored by the presence of USA Karate CEO Michael Cain and Director of Sports Brody Burns @bburns229 whose support means a great deal to our community. A special mention to Denver soul and jazz vocalist Such @iamsuch for a beautiful anthem performance that set the tone for the entire day. Her voice brought a powerful and unforgettable energy to the event.This was our 4th High Caliber Denver - and … ➡️ [𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀]

𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 is officially in the books - and what an incredible event it was!
Every year this tournament grows, but this year truly felt special. None of it would be possible without the amazing people who came together to make it happen. ✨

First and foremost, to our incredible team of volunteers - thank you! 🙌🙌🙌Parents, athletes, coaches, and friends stepped in wherever help was needed. Many of you took on multiple roles throughout the day and kept everything running smoothly. From scorekeeping, podium coordination, announcing, mat loading, transportation, check-in, coaching support, food runs, DJ duties, and countless behind-the-scenes tasks — every role mattered. Your energy, teamwork, and dedication are the backbone of this event.

To our referees and judges - we are truly grateful. 🙏 Thank you for traveling from all across the United States to support High Caliber Denver. We were honored to host officials representing the highest levels of the sport, including WKF, PKF, USA Karate judges and referees. Your professionalism, integrity, and commitment ensured that every match was conducted with fairness and respect for the athletes. A special thank you to our Head Referee - Sensei Fariba Madani @madanifariba for leading such an outstanding officiating team.

To everyone who supported this event in any way - thank you.
We were honored by the presence of USA Karate CEO Michael Cain and Director of Sports Brody Burns @bburns229 whose support means a great deal to our community.
A special mention to Denver soul and jazz vocalist Such @iamsuch for a beautiful anthem performance that set the tone for the entire day. Her voice brought a powerful and unforgettable energy to the event.

This was our 4th High Caliber Denver - and … ➡️ [𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀] ...

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