This past weekend our team has participated in 27th Annual Colorado Karate Classic. It was a great chance for Okinawa Karate students to check their skills that they have been sharpening at the Dojo every day. The team has demonstrated great spirit and karate techniques. Milla Khodjaev, Maria […]
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Cherry Creek State Park July 27th – July 3oth 4 days of camping, team building, lakeside karate training, outdoor wilderness activities, water and beach fun, obstacle courses, games, bonfires, water gun fights and of course good music and delicious meals! *all activities are subject to a change […]
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When we hear word Las Vegas we think of casinos, posh, shopping, spectacular shows and nightlife but for #DreamTeamOkinawa Las Vegas is totally different. For the fourth year in a row students and coaches from Denver karate school travel to Vegas over Easter weekend to fight on […]
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#DreamTeamOkinawa celebrated St.Valentine’s day on tatami rings this year. This past Saturday the gymnasium at the School of Mines hosted a great event “Friendship Cup 2015”. The gymnasium was filled with positive emotions, good energy and laughs. The kata and kumite matches were happening on 5 rings at the […]
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36 young karatekas from #DreamTeamOkinawa had a blast performing a karate demo at the Pepsi Center prior to the Denver Nuggets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers game on November 7th, 2014. Six minutes of karate show was demonstrated in front of thousands of basketball fans. Boards breaking, kata and […]
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Okinawa Team paid a visit to Chicago – beautiful, the third most populous city in the United States after New York City and Los Angeles. Third year in a row our #DreamTeamOkinawa travels to compete in the prestigious international tournament Fonseca Cup, organized by our friends, great […]
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Denver karate kids will demonstrate their skills on the NBA court prior to the Denver Nuggets VS. Cleveland Cavaliers game in Denver, Colorado at Pepsi Center in Denver, CO on November 7th, 2014 at 8:00 pm. Lets enjoy this karate demonstration together followed by an exciting basketball […]
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We just finished one of our most exciting events of the year. Gashuku 2014 by KarateBros was an unforgettable adventure for 25 of our students! 4 days of camping in tents with friends, with 6 am wake ups (that was everybody’s “favorite” part for sure) runs to […]
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The 2nd Funakoshi Cup, local karate competition took place in Denver second year in a row. It is a growing event organized by Sensei John Bolosan, 6th DAN, head of Funakoshi Shotokan Karate Association in Colorado. It was good opportunity for many local karate practitioners to perform […]
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Belt test took place at Okinawa Dojo by KarateBros on May 17, 2014. Where 33 students demonstrated their karate spirit, sharp techniques and of course improvement. It was the largest belt examination that took place at our Dojo yet and we are proud to say that everyone […]
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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
Friday night 🔥💪💦
What a great group of Karateka!
Happy to be part of your guys’ journey.
Oss!
🥋🥋🥋🥋🥋🥋🥋🥋🥋🥋
#DreamTeamOkinawa
#KarateBros #OkinawaDojo
USA Karate – REGION 2 - Youth Development Camp 🇺🇸🥋
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Another awesome Youth Development Camp took place this past weekend 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
USA Karate – REGION 2 Youth Development Camp 🇺🇸🥋
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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 🔥
This is what the future of USA Karate looks like.
#USAKarate #Region2 #YouthDevelopment #OkinawaDojo #KarateBros
🤩 See you tomorrow
🔥REGION 2 - YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CAMP – DENVER 🥋
Train with USA Karate National Trainers and take your skills to the next level.
This is your opportunity to sharpen technique, gain high-level insight, and grow alongside motivated athletes from across the region.
✔️ All levels welcome (non-elite)
✔️ High-level instruction
✔️ Train with athletes from other clubs
📅 March 21, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 Okinawa Dojo by Karate Bros – Denver, CO
💲 Only $65
Don’t miss this opportunity to level up your karate.
@usakarate
This year was truly special
💙 𝓣𝓗𝓐𝓝𝓚 𝓨𝓞𝓤 ❤️
2026 High Caliber Denver
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]
