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Wabisabi — The Beauty of Transience and Imperfection 侘び寂び [edition 2026]
Beauty is an important concept in karatedō that is often overlooked. Wabisabi helps to synthesize the key components of beauty.
Golden Week 2026: Dojo Spring Break
April 2026 Rank Testing
Advanced Brown Belt Review Class: Adults, Blackbelt Teens
Hana Yori Dango — Dumplings over Flowers 花より団子 [edition 2026]
Advanced Brown Belt Review Class: Adults, Teens, Youth
Parents Guide: Goals — Mokuteki 目的
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Kagami Biraki Behind the Scenes: Making the Shikiski Board
Where does the shikishi board that holds the message of Kagami Biraki come from? This is an in-depth look behind the scenes of the making of the board itself.
Karatedō Gift Certificates: The Spectacular Gift
Blackbelt Week Events 2025
Blackbelt Selection 2025
Golden Week: Spring Break at the Dojo
Blackbelt Week Events 2024
Yansu (Yantsu) Kata 安三: A History + More
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Golden Week 2026: Dojo Spring Break
This year, the Dojo Spring Break runs from Saturday, May 2nd to Saturday, May 9th, 2026. Classes resume on Monday, May 11th, 2026.
April 2026 Rank Testing
Easter Holiday Schedule 2026
Women's Self Defense Seminar 2026 Moves to May 16
February 2026 Rank Testing Postponed to March 7
Blizzard Day: All Dojo Classes Canceled Today