Register now for grading!  

It’s that time again!  Our next kyu testing date is Saturday, May 14, 2022, and will be here in no time.  In order to be prepared for this event, we need you to register as early as possible.  Syllabi will be available upon registration.  The registration fee is $25.  

We're excited to be working with Elite Sports and Born Tough to try out their products!
We will come up with a review post once the product testing is done
Keep an eye out for these updates.

Check them out here:

Pink BJJ GI
Womens BJJ GI's
Men's BJJ Gi's
Rash Guards

One of our favorites, Mahiro Takano now 13 has been practicing karate since she was in kindergarten.  She calls herself the Ambassador of Karate for her work in promoting the art.

A haiku (俳句) is a type of Japanese poem that consists of 17 syllables.  In the simplest sense, a haiku can be written and enjoyed by everyone!  The haiku does not have to employ words that rhyme such as in other types of poetry, but it does have a rhythm and rules that govern its formation.  In Japan haiku is written in a single vertical line.  In English, the three phrases are written as three separate lines.  Traditionally a haiku is written using this framework:

1. Kiru: The use of a cutting word that separates two ideas.
2. On: A haiku consists of 17 syllables total, with three phrases. The first and third phrase consisting of 5 syllables, while the middle phrase has 7.
3. Kijo:A reference to the seasons with topics that can extend to the heavens, earth, weather, nature, animals, and others.

Pines wave in the breeze,

 Karate is my life dream,

 Simba my spirit.

                       -Sensei Miller

Please do not come to class if experiencing symptoms!

Get vaccinated for both the flu and COVID!

Keep your distance from others in class!

Help keep your environment clean!

Wash your hands before and after class!

Use an anti-viral hand lotion!

Wear your face mask and or shield while in class!

Make it a habit to wear your gi to class.

Wash your gi after every workout.

Shower shortly after each workout.

Use common sense and respect the rights of others.

Above all else, take care of yourself!

Hello, the Verrado Assembly will be utilizing the room that we normally have class in on the following days:

 Wednesday, March 9

 Wednesday, April 13

 Wednesday, May 11

 Regular Karate classes will not be held at that time.  We will be looking at alternative programming during that time as they are allowing us to use of the patio and park.