Kailua-Kona Dojo Promotions

by | Sep 22, 2023 | Region 2

In August 2023, Mie FUNAKOSHI was promoted to Purple Belt Hachikyu.  Mie is pictured receiving her promotion from Sensei Roland YAMAMOTO. In September 2023, Torin OKAMOTO was promoted to Purple Belt Hachikyu. Torin is pictured in the center of the group holding his...

Captain Cook Dojo Promotion

by | Sep 22, 2023 | Region 2

In August 2023, Austin LAI was promoted to Purple Belt Hachikyu.  He is pictured receiving his purple belt and kyu certificate from Sensei Jenna SHIROMA.

16th IKL Karate Championship

by | Sep 21, 2023 | Kata, Kumite, Tournament

The International Karate League Kona Dojos will be hosting their 16th IKL KARATE CHAMPIONSHIP on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at the Keakuaokalani Gymnasium in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.  The event starts at 9 am and should end at about 3:30 pm.  This event is an...

Sensei Suz Field promotion

by | Aug 27, 2023 | Uncategorized

Shihan visited Truckee, CA this past weekend. He is doing remarkably well. Shihan observed a joint training session of the Truckee and the Tahoe Donner Dojos. At that time he presented Sensei Suz Field with her Godan certificate. Our congratulations go out to Sensei...

Sandan Promotion Certificates

by | Aug 15, 2023 | Uncategorized

On Saturday night, July 15, 2023, at the Wailuku Hongwanji, IKL held their after tournament Banquet. During the Banquet, 15 black belts were recognized for their promotions over the last 12 months (since our last Tournament in July 2022, in San Diego).   Fortunate to...

Kailua-Kona Dojo Promotion

by | Jul 8, 2023 | Uncategorized

Ryan MEARS, 15, of the Kailua-Kona Dojo received his Shodan promotion certificate on June 22, 2023, from Sensei Roland YAMAMOTO. Pictured left to right: SHIROMA Hanshi, Ryan MEARS Senpai, and YAMAMOTO Sensei June 22, 2023, the Kailua-Kona Dojo celebrates Ryan MEARS...