Brooklyn Manasas Promoted to Gokyu!

by | Dec 19, 2024 | Promotions, Region 2

Brooklyn Manasas of the Kailua-Kona Dojo was promoted to Blue Belt (Gokyu, 5th class) on December 5, 2024 by Roland Yamamoto Sensei.  Julian Shiroma Hanshi was in attendance as the senior instructor for the Kona, Hawaii dojos. 

Captain Cook Dojo Medal Winners

by | Dec 4, 2024 | Region 2, Tournament

Medal Winners at the 17th Annual IKL Karate Championship were from left to right:  Sensei Jenna SHIROMA, Austin LAI, Lino Ekolu KAMAKAU, Laeloa DENIZ, Jordan JABAN, Kaohu DENIZ, Keani KAMAKAU, and Senpai Kenichi FURUTO. Missing from the photo is Senpai Jace...

Mie Funakoshi Promoted to Rokkyu!

by | Nov 29, 2024 | Promotions, Region 2

Mie Funakoshi of the Kailua-Kona Dojo was promoted to Rokkyu (6th Kyu), 2nd level Green Belt, on November 26th, 2024 by Roland Yamamoto Sensei.  In attendance was Kenichi Furuto Sempai, who helped in Mieʻs training.

International Karate League Championship Results

by | Nov 29, 2024 | Tournament

On Saturday, November 2, 2024, the 17th Annual International Karate League (IKL) Karate Championship was held at the Kekuaokalani Gymnasium in Kailua-Kona with 119 competitors of various age groups from Karate schools around the Big Island and the State of Hawaiʻi....

Faith Bradley Promoted to Hachikyu!

by | Nov 29, 2024 | Promotions, Region 2

 Faith Bradley of the Kailua-Kona Dojo was promoted to Hachikyu (8th class), purple belt, on November 19, 2024 by Roland Yamamoto Sensei.  Julian Shiroma Hanshi was in attendance as the senior instructor for the Kona, Hawaii dojos.