October News
Good News:
OCTOBER
Sensei Steve is going to teach the Street Sel Defense class every Tuesday night from 6 PM to 7 PM. If you like to learn the Sel Defense Class, join us, Free for JKO Members.
There is another Kumite seminar by Sensei Bryan Hillard on Friday, October 11th at the San Diego Dojo at 3545 Midway Drive, SD CA 92110, from 6:30 PM on. The cost will be $20.00.
The Kata Seminar will be conducted by Hanshi, on Saturday, October 12th, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
The Kumite Seminar will conducted by 5 time National Kumite Champion, Sensei Bryan Hillard on Saturday, October 19th, from 11:30 to 1:30 PM.
The fees are $25.00 per participant.
The Hollenbeck Invitational Karate Championship will be held on 10/20 at South Hills High School in West Covina.
In observance of Halloween, the Dojo will be closed on Thursday 10/31 until 11/03. Regular classes will resume on Monday 11/04. Please have fun and stay safe!
🦃 NOVEMBER
Saturday 11/02 we will host WKF Referee Seminar with Jo Pledge. She will review the current WKF competition rules. It will be held on Saturday 11/02 from 11:30-1:30 pm, $30 fee applies.
JKO Kata Seminar will be on Saturday 11/09 from 11:30-1:30. Please see the flyer in the dojo for more information.
JKO Kumite Seminar will be on Saturday 11/16 at 11:30-1:30 with 5x USA Kumite Champion, Brian Hilliard.
The fee of $25 for each seminar applies.
In observance of Thanksgiving, the Dojo will be closed on Wednesday 11/27 & Thursday 11/28. Regular classes will resume on Saturday 11/30. Don’t overeat turkey! 🍗
☃️ DECEMBER
Lastly, Wednesday, December 4th will be our next Kyu Test at 4 pm. Given the holiday season, I'd like you to please plan accordingly so that you will be properly prepared.
❄️ JANUARY 2025
Save the Date!!!
The JKO Black Belt Test is scheduled for Saturday, January 18th.
Sunday, January 19th we will have our 53rd Annual JKO National Shito Ryu Karate-Do Championship. I'll be sure to follow up with more details.