The dojo is open only to Blackbelts on Saturday, September 6th, 2025, in support of the third event of Blackbelt Selection for Adults and the second event of Shonen Blackbelt Selection for Teens.
On Saturday, September 6th, 2025, the dojo welcomes candidates in Blackbelt Selection for the third of four events in Blackbelt Selection for Adults, and the second of three events for Teens in Blackbelt (Shonen) Selection.
The dojo will open at 9AM on Saturday, September 6th, 2025, but only to blackbelts and to candidates in Selection. All other classes are suspended on this day, including any LiveCast classes all Adult classes, and all Kids Classes including Mentor Division Classes.
For Adult candidates, this event will focus on kata as well as other material.
For Teen candidates in Selection, this event will focus on both kata and kihon.
Schedule
Teen candidates should expect to begin at 9:30AM; while difficult to estimate, Teens will be done about Noon.
Adult candidates should be at the dojo no later than 11:30 AM; their section will begin upon completion of the Teen section.
All candidates are expected to have complete kumite gear with them, as well as any equipment (wraps, gloves, etc.) necessary for bag work or partner work.
Support
The entire dojo community joins in supporting candidates in Selection and wishing them much success in their arduous and 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 here.
