New Paltz Karate Academy

10/12/2026

Yes the dojo
is open tonight!!

09/28/2026

The video submissions are in for our 2026 Dojo Video Contest. Now it is up to you to vote for the winners! The videos that get the most views on YouTube will be chosen for the finals and the winners will be picked by Mr. Levitz. As a reminder, there will be 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners.
Please share the YouTube link of your favorite video(s) to increase their views. Please make sure that you share the YouTube link to the video(s) and do not post the videos seperately to ensure that it will count towards the YouTube views.The final winners will be announced Monday November 9th, 2026.

1 0f 6 Belt Promotion https://youtu.be/bXzNLnyV-V0
2 0f 6 Getting Schooled https://youtu.be/gh91ZL8Ivws
3 0f 6 Dojo Boy https://youtu.be/64hBvTrO5Mk
4 of 6 Come out of Your Shell https://youtu.be/u-e0vWSqaJc
5 of 6 Frog Gang https://youtu.be/jHZJWYU8hBI
6 of 6 Learn the Basics https://youtube.com/shorts/9UWeKIk_nEo?feature=share

Please watch them all then share your favorite.

09/13/2026

09/11/2026

Saturday, September 12 is our fall Shiai and testing.
Shiai attendance is required. Please speak with Mr. Levitz if you need to be excused. The Shiai and testing will be at Lenape elementary school in New Paltz.

10am is the arrival time for anyone helping/assisting.
11:30am is the arrival time for people got a green testing notice.
1 PM arrival time for all other students.

Testing candidates should bring any sparring equipment they have, and are required to stay until the end of the Shiai at 3pm.

At 3pm, there will be a big potluck. Please bring something to share. At 5 PM, everyone is invited back to The Dojo for a celebration.

08/13/2026