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Nen — Mindfulness 念 [edition 2026]
Nen is the fundamental power of the "now mind" sharpening focus and increasing mindfulness. Nen helps us do the "right thing" and to stay at our peak levels of performance.
Goju Karate
Tekizai Tekisho — The Right Person in the Right Place 適材適所
Tekizai Tekisho is the principle of the right material in the right place. We most often hear it as putting the right person in the right role — but it presents additional layers of significance.
Memorial Day Holiday 2026
The dojo will be closed in celebration of the Memorial Day holiday beginning on Friday, May 22nd. Regularly-scheduled classes resume on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
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Fudoshin — The Ready Mind 不動心 [edition 2026]
Fudoshin is the ready mind that makes us mentally, physically, and emotionally immovable. With fudoshin, the karateka is implacable, unmoved by the forces around him. Readiness permeates our mind, and our environment.
Blackbelt Selection 2026
Blackbelt Testing is an annual event that lasts several months and culminates in Blackbelt Week in the Fall. The key dates for Selection in 2026 have been announced.