June 2022 Rank Testing Rank Testing occurs approximately every two months and offers karateka who have been invited to test an opportunity to advance in rank.
Nanakorobi Yaoki — Fall Down Seven Times, Get Up Eight 七転八起 Nanakorobi Yaoki literally means “fall down seven times, get up eight times”, and is an expression of the deep and indomitable will of the karateka to continue persevering until success is at hand.
Kagami Biraki: Starting a New Year Kagami Biraki is the official start of the dojo year. Find out its fascinating history and unique place in karatedō.
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