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Registration is open. US Open and Junior International Cup 2014. Paris Las Vegas Hotel and Casino. April 16-20

Follow this link for all the information about event including online registration: http://www.teamusa.org/USA-Karate/Events/USA-Open To download Event Bulleten directly click on: http://www.teamusa.org/~/media/USA_Karate/Documents/2014%20USA%20Open%20bulliten%20V2.pdf

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Halloween Dojo Party

Halloween Dojo Party

Fun and spooky night at Okinawa Dojo this past Sunday!??????‍♂️???‍♂️?‍♀️??‍♀️?‍♀️?‍♂️We had all different kind of creatures show up to the party: from crawling zombies, witches, skeletons, Draculas, princesses and other cool cartoon characters to superheroes, Japanese warriors, wild animals, and even unicorns and donkey cowboy riders ? almost forgot […]

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Colorado Karate Classic tournament in Longmont, Colorado

Colorado Karate Classic tournament in Longmont, Colorado

Super busy weekend ? Congratulations to Okinawa Team! Another spectacular performance at the Colorado Karate Classic tournament in Longmont. Every athlete on our team won medals! Kuddos to Sensei Gus Brockmann for organizing this event – new host and new venue this year. So proud of all […]

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Belt test at the Okinawa Dojo

Belt test at the Okinawa Dojo

What a great day at the Dojo!Another successful belt testing. From Pre-Karate level all the way to Brown Belts. Congratulations to all students and families!We are so proud of every one of you. Thank you for choosing us as your Senseis. The journey continues… Oss! Awesome photography, […]

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Colorado State Karate Championship – Eagle, Colorado – October 27, 2019

Colorado State Karate Championship - Eagle, Colorado - October 27, 2019

Fun trip to the mountains with #DreamTeamOkinawa We hit some rough weather as we were leaving Denver but as we passed the first tunnel – it all cleared up on the I-70 and we enjoyed the beauty of the Colorado rockies on the way to Eagle. Colorado State […]

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Okinawa Team Picnic Celebration of success!

Okinawa Team Picnic Celebration of success!

What a blast we had today with our Karate Family! You guys are awesome!Picnic party at the Cherry Creek Park.Thank you all friends and families who came today to celebrate with us and to have fun!Thanks for sharing your delicious meals and your energy! Special thanks to […]

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Maria Gladkih wins BRONZE at Jr. Karate Pan American Championships in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Martin Gissa narrowly misses a medal…

Maria Gladkih wins BRONZE at Jr. Karate Pan American Championships in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Martin Gissa narrowly misses a medal...

It’s a wrap!!! To say the least it was the highest level tournament and the highest results our dojo has ever reached, but we strongly believe this is just the beginning of something much greater ahead!!! Bronze medal forMaria Gladkih (12-13 yrs old girls, -47kg). Martin Gissa (14-15 […]

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Karate Masters Seminar: Shihan Kevin Funakoshi, Shihan John Bolosan, Para-Karate Sergei Burlakov, Sensei Alex Padalka and Sensei Vitaly Padalka.

Karate Masters Seminar: Shihan Kevin Funakoshi, Shihan John Bolosan, Para-Karate Sergei Burlakov, Sensei Alex Padalka and Sensei Vitaly Padalka.

Karate Masters Seminar this past weekend was a success! We would like to say a special thank you to Shihan Kevin Funakoshi for sharing your karate mastery with our group. Everyone’s Gojushiho Sho Kata has been brought to a new level. It was an honor to have shared the tatami […]

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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.

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!! ??????????????????????????????????????????… and […]

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Okinawa Karate at Pepsi Center – right before the NBA game Denver Nuggets vs. Chicago Bulls

Okinawa Karate at Pepsi Center - right before the NBA game Denver Nuggets vs. Chicago Bulls

We had a blast on the NBA court of Pepsi Center on January 17th!… and Denver Nuggets destroyed Chicago Bulls with the score 135:105 Thank you to all students, parents, families and friends who participated with us and came to support us! Kids and adults loved being […]

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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!

#USOpen #JIC #LasVegas
#KarateBros #DreamTeamOkinawa
#USAKarate
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Nice work today, Team!

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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

#usakarate #dreamteamokinawa #karatebros #highcaliberdenver #karatedenver #ensokarate #athleteinterview
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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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🆂🅴🅴 🆈🅾🆄 🅽🅴🆇🆃 🆈🅴🅰🆁! 👊
💥 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

🆂🅴🅴 🆈🅾🆄 🅽🅴🆇🆃 🆈🅴🅰🆁! 👊
💥 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
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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

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
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𝙃𝙞𝙜𝙝 𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝘿𝙚𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙧 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣We 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

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
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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 @alexokinawaLet’s keep pushing forward! 💪🥋🔥#karate #USAkarate #noshortcuts #discipline #commitment #dedication
#HighCaliberDenver #dreamteamokinawa #karatebros #senseilife #karatedenver

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
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