Dojo Will be Closed For the Holiday Season: Monday, Dec. 23 – Friday, Jan. 3


The dojo will be closed a few days during the Holiday Season.

The dates we’ll be closed are:
Monday December 23 – Friday January 3, 2023.

Our normal class schedule resumes Tuesday January 2nd.

Join us for Kagami Biraki, our first training of the New Year on January 4th. Read more here.

Please have a happy and safe holiday season, keep working on your material and conditioning and we’ll see you back in the dojo in the New Year!

Kagami Biraki – 鏡開き – First Training of the New Year: Saturday, January 4th, 2024

Date: January 4th, 10am to 11:30am – Kagami Biraki!
Location: The Dojo

In keeping with Japanese martial arts tradition, we will hold our first class of the year, Kagami Biraki 鏡開き, (read more here) on January 4th.

This class will be open to all students of all levels and ages and to our parents and caregivers as well! So we hope everyone will show up and help us work up our first sweat of the New Year!

We’ll be on the in dojo… please wear your full gi. And please bring a bottle of water.

Looking forward to everyone being there and to having a great time training together!

Board Breaking Seminars – Tuesday December 17th – during normal class times

Join us in the dojo on Tuesday, December 17th* and learn how to break your first board!

You must register for this event and it is only open to current students and is $10**.

* The Seminars will replace the classes that usually occur at these times.

** You will get 2 boards with your registration. If you wish to break more boards, you need to purchase them from the KKA store via your ZenPlanner account.

Dojo closures – Thanksgiving Thurs. Nov. 28 & Sat. Nov. 30

Turkey Day is nearly upon us! Did somebody say stuffing?! Mmm…

Considering everyone will be so full and enjoying time with their families and friends, the dojo will closed during the Thanksgiving Holiday.

No class on Thursday, November 28th or Saturday, November 30th. Our normal class schedule will resume on Monday, December 1st.

Be well, enjoy your time off and be ready to train hard when you get back.

School’s Out – October Fun Day

School’s Out on Thursday Oct 3rd and you need a fun day for your child! We’ve got just the thing to keep the kiddos happy!

Our School’s Out program will run from 9am – 4pm. We will provide karate training, crafts, a movie and other fun activities.

The cost is $90 per child. If you have a student who will attend the 5pm class, you may request an extension for $10 extra.

Click here to Sign Up for School’s Out

Please pack a lunch for your child: an afternoon snack will be provided.

Promotions: Monday 8/5 – 5:30 – 8:30pm – No classes this day. Junior Yellow+ Belt Promotion: Saturday 8/10

We excited to announce that our next promotions will be taking place soon! They will take place over two days, as follows:

General Promotion:

  • Date: Monday, August 5th
  • Time:
    Peewees: 5:30 – 6:30pm
    Juniors: 6:30 – 7:30pm
    Youth/Adults: 7:30 – 8:30pm
  • Location: In the dojo

Junior Yellow and Higher Promotion:

  • Date: Saturday, August 10
  • Time: 12:30pm
  • Location: In the dojo
  • If you are eligible for promotion, you will receive an email letting you know.
  • Parents are welcomed and encouraged to attend. There will be numerous photo opportunities.

All classes normally scheduled for this day are postponed until the following week. Our normal schedule resumes on Tuesday, August 6.

Dads in the Dojo – Dads of our students train for FREE in the month of June*

Hey Dads! Did you know that many of our adult students started as parents that joined their kids in class? Would you like to learn a bit of karate and train with your student(s) during class? Are you ready for some fun and hard work?

I hope you answered “yes” to those questions, because we invite you to do just that… train with your student! Contact Jun Shihan Karen (karen@kellskarate.com) if you are interested in joining your student for some karate training and fun!

Bring a yoga mat and some water and your best Dad energy! It’s going to be a great to have you in class!

*New students only