“Black belt represents not the end but the beginning of a never-ending journey of karate-do (way of karate)”. These were the words that Sensei Shagin Iskander one of the first Senseis of Alex and Vitaly Padalka wrote on a picture as a reminder for back then young […]
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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 […]
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Twenty-two karate competitors, two Senseis, one referee, friends and families represented Okinawa Dojo by KarateBros today at Niwot High School at the 30th Colorado Karate Classic tournament. Great team spirit everyone! Congratulations to everyone who competed today, you demonstrated strong spirit and true karate-do. This tournament is organized by Sensei […]
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It was the spookiest Halloween party ever last night at Okinawa Dojo! We absolutely loved all the costumes and fun mood everyone brought in! We train together, we grow together and we have so much fun together! Osu. Looking for the best karate school Denver can […]
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Congratulations to all students tested on September 22nd, 2018! It was our first Belt Test at the new Okinawa Dojo location. It is always such a pleasure to see the outcome of the hard work. Everyone successfully passed the test. We would like to congratulate all of […]
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Twelve little warriors lined up on the tatami at Okinawa Dojo in Denver, CO on a regular Saturday morning for their first karate test. They are nervous – you can see it in their eyes, but many of them do not show it. Even though they are […]
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A few days ago at our Dojo we had a professional video interview with Clarence Thatch (Nickname: “The Zen Master”) for a documentary movie “the Rukus” about his son Denver based UFC fighter Brandon Rukus Thatch. The life story and the martial arts journey told by Clarence Thatch is fascinating. […]
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We are wishing best of luck to Team USA Junior Athletes in Rio at Panamerican Karate Championship! The Panamerican Karate Federation (PKF) is the governing body of sport karate of about 37 countries of national karate federation in the Americas. The best athletes from each country will be […]
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MOVIE – DAYS 2-5 MOVIE – DAY 1 SUMMER KARATE CAMPS 1st – June 11-15 Kids Karate Camp 2nd – June 23-27 Elite Karate Camp 3rd – July 23-27 Kids Karate Camp CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION FORM KARATE KIDS ARE AWESOME!
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Okinawa Team just got back from US Karate Nationals and Team Trials that took place in Reno, NV. The highest caliber competition in the United States, where karatekas from across the country competed for the National title and the strongest athletes fought for the spot on Junior […]
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