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Pinan Three: Step-by-Step Enbusen
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Independence Day Holiday 2024
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Yansu Kata is a tour-de-force in the study of balance. Yansu is an old and somewhat rare kata that has enjoyed a resurgence in interest.
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Blackbelt Week Events 2023
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Let a Thousand Spirits Fly
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The Path to Blackbelt
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Tsuki no Kata
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The History of Karatedō: The Timeline
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Blackbelt Testing TWO: Kihon
The dojo is open only to Blackbelts on Saturday, July 27, 2024, in support of the second event of Blackbelt Selection. All other classes are canceled on this day.
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Independence Day Holiday 2024
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The Summer Dojo
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June 2024 Rank Testing
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