Karate International of Raleigh

09/02/2026

Just a reminder - we will be Closed for Labor Day weekend. See you back in classes on Tuesday!

09/01/2026

Congratulations to our newest Black Belts, Jacob and Amelia, who were promoted on August 21, 2026!🥋💪🔥

08/29/2026

It’s a wrap! Our annual end of summer pizza party, and Nerf wars was awesome!

07/27/2026

Spirit Week July ‘26: Unleashed! 🥸✌️🏆

From Mustache Monday to epic martial arts training, we had the absolute best time celebrating with our amazing students last week.

Give us a❤️ if you loved Spirit Week! 🥋
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07/27/2026

July Camp ‘26: Unlocked. 🔓🥋✨

Fast-paced training, lightsaber sparring, medal ceremonies, and non-stop fun! We had the absolute best week with these incredible campers.

Follow Karate International to stay updated on our upcoming events and classes! 🏆👇

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07/11/2026

Happy Birthday to Mr. Maidon!

07/02/2026

At the request of his family, a memorial service will be held in his honor at Karate International on July 10, 2026, at 4720 Hargrove Road, Raleigh, NC 27616 at 4:00 pm. All are welcome!

Obituary
https://www.triadfuneralservice.com/obituaries/Jansen-Dennis-Wellendorf?obId=48903955&utm_source=copy+url&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=obituary-share&utm_content=copy+url

06/28/2026

Congratulations to Mr.Maidon on achieving another Black Belt! He was awarded his Black Belt in the sword art of Iaido at his test in Canada today! Chris Maidon

06/26/2026

With heavy hearts, Karate International shares the passing of our beloved O’Sensei, Grand Master Jan Wellendorf, at 86 years old.

O’Sensei wasn’t just our senior instructor — he was the visionary mind behind the Karate International system itself. His genius for innovation and his endless creativity shaped the very foundation of what we teach and how we teach it. Generations of students have trained in a system built on his ideas, his discipline, and his deep love for the art.

To so many of us, he was far more than a teacher. He was a guiding presence, a mentor, and for many — including our own family — something like a father figure. His wisdom, humor, and unmistakable spirit touched every dojo and every life he was part of.

His legacy lives on in every technique passed down, every student he shaped, and every instructor who carries his teachings forward.

We will miss him beyond words. 🙏

If you trained with O’Sensei, knew him, or have a photo with him, please share your stories and photos in the comments below. Let’s celebrate his life together. We posted our favorite photo here because it shows his true personality. We will post more in the comments over coming days.

Rob and Kathy Olevsky

06/15/2026

Congratulations to our hometown team. North Carolina is celebrating!🏒

Franchise claims second league title with six-game victory over Vegas