The dojo is open ONLY to Blackbelts on Saturday, September 19, 2026, in support of the last event of Blackbelt Selection. All other classes are canceled on this day.
On Saturday, September 19th, the dojo welcomes Adult candidates in Blackbelt Selection for the last of four events in Selection.
This is the well-known (and some might say, "infamous") test of Tohkon, fighting sprit, and tests the wide range of all the skills and capabilities that blackbelts are required to demonstrate. This is the last stop on the long and challenging road that began when these men and women first put on a white belt years ago, and more recently, is the culmination of formal Selection that begin in May of this year.
Schedule
The dojo will open at 11AM on Saturday, September 19 2026, but only to blackbelts and to candidates in Selection. All other classes are suspended on this day, including any LiveCast classes, all Adult classes, all Kids Classes, and any Mentor Division classes.
Selection candidates are expected to be at the dojo at 11AM.
The Selection event will also be available via LiveCast to blackbelts located outside the New York City area. The LiveCast broadcast will begin at Noon, Eastern Time US.
Best Wishes for Our Selection Group
The entire dojo community joins in supporting candidates in Selection and wishing them much success in this final part of their challenging journey.
As a helpful reminder, you can get up-to-date schedule changes on Today@Goju in the Class Schedule section. And a full calender of events is also available in the Dojo Calender section.
