Chase Karate Academy

08/26/2026

Congratulations, Michelle! 🥋🥋

Tonight, Michelle earned her brown belt, and what an accomplishment it was! Although she’s a newer student to our academy, she came in with a solid foundation and has put in the work to continue building on it.

Her training, consistency, and commitment have truly paid off. We’re proud to have been part of this step in her journey and excited to see where she goes from here.

Congratulations on earning your brown belt, Michelle! Well deserved!

08/23/2026

Check out this new online store front for all your OIKKA swag. And as a special surprise there’s a few Chase Karate Designs as well. We are incredible fortunate to be training at the OIKKA headquarter (Honbu) under Grand Master Chris Chase’s training and guidance. Take the opportunity and check out the store to help support the Okinawa Isshinryu Karate Kobudo Association with some new t-shirts & hoodies!

https://isshinthreads.com/oikka

🔥 THE OIKKA STORE IS LIVE! 🔥

The wait is over. New OIKKA apparel is officially available NOW.

We’ve put together a collection of T-shirts and premium hoodies designed to represent the history, tradition, and legacy of OIKKA—without looking like the same old martial arts gear.

Multiple designs. Multiple colors. Built to be worn in and out of the dojo.

🥋 OIKKA members—go check out the new collection and grab your favorites!

Click here to check them out: https://isshinthreads.com/oikka

And while you’re there, take a look around at the other Isshin Threads designs on the site. If you believe tradition never goes out of style, we think you’re going to find a lot you like.

The store is LIVE. Let’s see some OIKKA gear out in the wild So be sure to post your pics and tag us 👊

08/15/2026

We had a few new students start with us! Welcome Killian and Benjamin to Chase Karate Academy! We are beyond excited to see them start their karate journey with us. Their focus and determination are top notch and we can’t wait to see their growth with us on and off the dojo floor! Welcome to the CKA Family!

08/10/2026

Check it out

The first drop is getting close. 👀

We’ve been quietly building something for people who believe traditional martial arts apparel can be more than the same old cheesy designs we’ve seen for years.

Something with meaning.
Something you’d actually want to wear.
Something that respects where we came from without being stuck in the past.

Isshin Threads is almost here.

But before we pull back the curtain, we need your help building this community.

🥋 Follow the page
👊 Tag someone who lives the way
🔥 Share this post with your Sensei or students and help us spread the word

You haven’t seen the best part yet.

Tradition never goes out of style.

08/03/2026

Happy Birthday, Master Chris Chase!

Thank you for being an incredible Sensei, mentor, and leader. Your dedication, wisdom, and unwavering commitment to your students inspire us to become not only better martial artists, but better people.

We are grateful for everything you teach us, both on and off the mat. Thank you for making such a positive difference in our lives.

Happy Birthday, Sensei! 🥋🎉

07/22/2026

07/02/2026

Announcement: The dojo will be closed Saturday, July 4th! Enjoy the time with friends and family!

06/22/2026

Congratulations to our students on their recent promotions at Chase Karate Academy!

We are proud to recognize the hard work, dedication, and perseverance demonstrated by each of these students on their karate journey.

🥋 Mandy and Chris have earned their Brown Belts, marking an important milestone as they continue progressing toward black belt.

🥋 Nick and Paige have achieved the rank of Sho-Dan (1st Degree Black Belt), a tremendous accomplishment that reflects years of commitment, training, and personal growth.

🥋 Joe and Bruce have been promoted to Ni-Dan (2nd Degree Black Belt), demonstrating their continued dedication to refining their skills and deepening their understanding of Isshinryu Karate.

Promotions are not simply a recognition of technical ability—they represent character, discipline, leadership, and the willingness to continually improve. We are honored to be part of each student’s journey and look forward to seeing what they accomplish next.

Please join us in congratulating Mandy, Chris, Nick, Paige, Joe, and Bruce on their well-earned achievements!!

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day from Chase Karate Academy

06/11/2026

🥋 Congratulations to Weston on earning his Orange Belt! 🟧

Weston’s promotion is a reflection of the dedication and effort he brings to every class. He’s often the first student on the floor, using that extra time to practice his katas and sharpen his skills before class even begins.

That kind of commitment and self-discipline is what martial arts is all about. We are proud of the progress Weston has made and excited to see what he accomplishes next on his karate journey.

Please join us in congratulating Weston on this well-earned achievement! 👏