Ayden Dewes Promoted to Hachikyu!

by | Oct 21, 2024 | Promotions, Region 2

Ayden Dewes of the Kailua-Kona Dojo was promoted to Hachikyu (8th class), purple belt, on October 15, 2024 by Roland Yamamoto Sensei.  Julian Shiroma Hanshi was in attendance as the senior instructor for the Kona, Hawaii dojos.  In the photo are his parents, Candace...

Press Release – 17th Annual IKL Karate Championship

by | Oct 21, 2024 | Tournament

MEDIA RELEASE (For immediate release.)  The 17th Annual International Karate League (IKL) Karate Championship returns on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at the Kekuaokalani Gymnasium in Kailua-Kona.  Approximately 100 competitors of various age groups are expected from...

Kai Swindler Promoted to Rokkyu!

by | Aug 19, 2024 | Promotions, Region 2

Kai Swindler of the Kailua-Kona Dojo was promoted to Rokkyu (6th class), 2nd level green belt, on August 13, 2024 by Roland Yamamoto Sensei.  Julian Shiroma Hanshi was in attendance as the senior instructor for the Kona, Hawaii dojos.

2024 Tournament results

by | Jul 29, 2024 | Tournament

Kata Pee Wee 1.   Colton Uyeda, Shinshu-Kyokai 2.   Sophia Mendoza, Fontana 3.   Patrick Andrade, Fontana Kata – Junior Beginner 1.   Kai Swindler, Kailua-Kona 2.   Dario Villalobos, San...

Brooklyn Manasas Promoted to Rokkyu!

by | Jul 5, 2024 | Promotions, Region 2

Brooklyn Manasas of the Kailua-Kona Dojo was promoted to Rokkyu (6th class), 2nd level green belt, on June 27, 2024 by Roland Yamamoto Sensei.  Julian Shiroma Hanshi was in attendance as the senior instructor for the Kona, Hawaii dojos.