Dragon vs. Tiger Kenpo Karate

08/24/2026

17 new belts awarded this month! Including Sensei Josh McCleary receiving his Black Belt and Sensei Melissa Honick receiving her 1st Degree Black Belt.

Congratulations to all those who tested and advanced in rank!

08/01/2026

07/31/2026

See the August edition of The Takedown newsletter!

07/13/2026

Here's the July edition of our Takedown Newsletter!

07/07/2026

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DON'T LET YOUR KIDS QUIT MARTIAL ARTS

In a world filled with distractions, martial arts offers children something priceless: discipline, confidence, respect, and resilience. There will be days when they feel tired, discouraged, or want to quit. Those moments are exactly when the greatest lessons begin.

Martial arts is not just about punches and kicks. It teaches children how to overcome challenges, stay committed, and keep moving forward even when things become difficult. Every class builds character, strengthens the mind, and develops lifelong habits that extend far beyond the dojo.

Children who continue their martial arts journey learn that success is earned through patience, hard work, and perseverance. They discover that failure is not the end—it's simply another step toward improvement.

The black belt is not the goal; personal growth is. Encourage your children to stay the course, because the lessons they learn today will shape the leaders they become tomorrow.

Confidence. Discipline. Respect. Focus. For Life.

05/29/2026

See this month's edition of The Takedown!

05/28/2026

05/09/2026

Congratulations to our four students who competed at the Shotokan Tigers 38th Annual Open Karate Tournament!

Lily - Beginner Age 4-5. 2nd place in forms. 1st place in fighting

Jennifer - Intermediate Executive. 2nd place in forms. 2nd place in fighting.

Jason - Intermediate Executive. 1st place in forms. 3rd place in fighting.

Camryn - Intermediate Age 12-13. 2nd place in fighting.

Jason and Jennifer will receive blue pants as a reward from Sensei Tim for placing in a tournament. Lily and Camryn received their blue pants from previous tournaments.

Well done, competitors!

05/01/2026

The May edition of The Takedown is out!