As the New Year begins, classes resume on Monday, January 5th, 2026, with many exciting events and surprises planned for an amazing year to come.
Happy New Year!
2026 promises to be an exciting year for the dojo as we continue expanding our programs, classes, and dojo community.
The new year will bring more classes in different divisions, a new slate of seminars and events, the next edition of the NYC Karatedō International Championship Tournament – and so much more.
One of our key goals is to continue building on the success of GOJUKARATE.COM – we're proud that the dojo's editorial output has become the standard reference for many other dojo and karateka and we're pouring even more resources into this effort during 2026.
We have so much more planned for 2026!
The new 2026 calendar will appear soon (you'll be able to get it here first – watch your email for the announcement) – but for now there are two events to remember:
Regular Class Schedule (both at the NYC Dojo and Livestream) begins on Monday, January 5th. As always, visit the Class Schedule for real-time always-updated information on what classes are offered on any particular day)
Kagami Biraki will be held at 11AM ET (dojo opens at 10:30AM ET) on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Read more about Kagami Biraki here. Read the specific announcement for the 2026 edition here.
The dojo, Sensei, all blackbelts, and all the karateka that work so hard to support our community wish you and your family a 2026 filled with success and accomplishment!
