United Sh*to-Ryu Karate Belmont Heights

Hey everyone I'd love to remind all friends and family. We will be collecting all kinds of used goods to make gifts for the homeless. Clothes, blankets, pillows, shoes, hygienic products, and non refrigerated food is greatly appreciated. It's always good to receive but during these times there's many out there who need it a little more than others. Contact me for more info. We will be distributing them the week of Christmas. Thank you all

Congrats to our group from North side who traveled to Hawaii to represent USK and came back all victorious with most outstanding male and female karate-ka. Way to represent the school. Good job guys

This years Fiestas international tournament was a success. Unfortunately some had to leave before the group pic but everyone did well. You guys are the reason us senseis do what we do. Keep making us proud

Good job in your promotion. Hard works pays off. These are only the first steps in becoming a true karate-ka

Had a great time together at Knotts scarry farm. Keep up the hard work guys and you will keep getting rewarded in many ways. You all make me proud.

This years hollenbeck tournament was a success. Good job kiddos all did great. Keep it up.

Good job everyone who competed in this year's nikkei games in Cal state long Beach. Keep up the hard work

Good luck to the competitors from our Northside classes competing in this weekends tournament in Hawaii. May you all come back Champs and represent USK.

-Sensei Irving and Belmont dojo.

Congrats USK champs in all coming out victorious in this year's AAU Junior Olympics. We're very proud of you all coming home winners in both kata and kumite. Great job keep up the hard work and keep striving to be the best you can be

Congratulations to Audii Kuy who competed in this year's AAU Nationals in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Placing 3rd in both Kata and kumite. Good job Audii keep up the great work!!

2016 karate Nikkei games is now a go.

Good luck USK students, may you all win and come home with the gold. LET'S DO THIS!!!!!!

Bottom corner next to the people in orange shirts is where our group will be sitting for those who will be attending to support our class

10 Important Karate Details Your Sensei Hates to Remind You About

10 Important Karate Details Your Sensei Hates to Remind You About #1: "Straighten Your Back & Look Up!" Check your posture. If you spend your days like 95% of Western people (= sitting in front of a desk) your back

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"In Karate, punching and kicking are not the only methods. Throwing techniques and joint locks are included … all these techniques should be studied." – Gichin Funakoshi (1868-1957) 👊🔥💪

Will never be forgotten. RIP champ

R.I.P. Legends never die. 👊🔥💪

It's only the beginning of the real journey

A black belt is a white belt who never quit 👊🔥💪

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Your students don’t care how much you know, until they know how much you care. 👊🔥🙏

Congrats to all of our students from USK who participated in this year's regional tournament. You guys did a great job. Now time to train harder and continue having a great competitive year. Keep up the great work!!!

How to Be the Black Belt You Were Meant to Be

How to Be the Black Belt You Were Meant to Be You bow deeply when you exit the dojo. Yet, you cut somebody off in traffic as you drive home. You say: "Karate teaches us to be humble." Yet, you say "I'm

Hahaha great one 😜

Happy Valentines Day!

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The pain you feel today, will be the strength you feel tomorrow. Don't give up! 💪

(Photo: F. Schaepper)

How to Fold Your Karate Gi Like a Japanese

How to Fold Your Karate Gi Like a Japanese There are numerous ways to fold the Karate uniform. Some better than others. Although I've heard horror stories of people who stuff their gi in a bag w