First State Karate

09/28/2026

Congratulations to all of our First State Karate students who recently earned their next belt rank! 🥋👏

Each promotion represents hard work, perseverance, practice, and continued growth. We’re proud of students from every age group who stepped up, demonstrated what they’ve learned, and reached another milestone in their martial arts journey.

Keep training, keep growing, and keep climbing!
Train. Grow. Connect.

09/13/2026

What a fantastic day at Dojo By the Dunes! 🌊🥋

A huge thank you to all of our First State Karate and Polander Academy of Martial Arts families and participants who came out to train, compete, support one another, and enjoy the day with us. There were plenty of laughs, great memories, and some outstanding martial arts throughout the event.

We are also incredibly grateful to the First State Karate staff who put in so much work behind the scenes to prepare and execute the day:

Ilene, Sensei Marven, TJ, Seth, Chris, Jira, and Sensei Tim — thank you!

Your time, effort, and commitment helped make the event run smoothly and created a great experience for everyone involved.

We appreciate each and every person who helped make our 6th Annual Dojo By the Dunes such a special day.

09/12/2026

First customer has arrived!!!

09/12/2026

The First State Karate 6th annual beach training is under way!!!

09/11/2026

Today, we pause to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honor the courage of the first responders, service members, and everyday Americans who stepped forward in the face of unimaginable tragedy.

We remember the lives, the families, the sacrifice, and the unity that followed.

May we never forget. 🇺🇸

September 11, 2001 — Always Remembered.

09/03/2026

🥋 NEW PROGRAM STARTING OCTOBER 8, 2026! 🥋

We’re excited to introduce Low Impact Martial Arts 50+ at First State Karate!

A great way for adults 50+ to stay active, build strength, improve balance, and experience authentic Okinawan martial arts at a comfortable, low-impact pace.

✅ No pressure
✅ No karate uniform required
✅ First class is FREE

📅 Classes begin October 8, 2026
🕘 Tuesdays & Thursdays at 9:00 AM

Interested? Visit our website and register for your free class today — spots are limited!

https://www.firststatekarate.com/lowimpact50

Low Impact Martial Arts 50+ program to adults who want to stay active, improve balance and strength, and experience authentic martial arts training without the intensity of a traditional karate class.

08/26/2026

Have a great day everyone!

08/15/2026

Great time at the Oak Orchard Boys & Girls Club giving a little history lesson with show and tell about classical Okinawa Kobudo (weapons), all derived from ancient Japanese farm tools. Followed by some Tonbo Techniques with Rubber training sticks.

Oak Orchard Boys & Girls Club

08/13/2026

First State Karate students getting it done this week!!

07/30/2026

Leadership starts here!

Our Assistant Instructors are helping teach our Little Lions, developing the next generation of leaders through traditional martial arts. At First State Karate, students build confidence, respect, discipline, and leadership skills that last a lifetime.

🥋 Call today to schedule your FREE introductory session!
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