Happy New Year from Kailua-Kona Dojo

The Kailua-Kona Dojo sends our holiday greetings to Shihan, Hamakawa Hanshi, every Sensei, and all of the Karate-Ka and their families in the International Karate League!  Happy New Year, Hauoli Makahiki Hou!

Kailua-Kona Promotions

On December 7, 2023, Kai Swindler was promoted to green belt and received his certificate a few days later from Roland Yamamoto Sensei of the Kailua-Kona Dojo. On December 12, 2023, Troy Kawamura was promoted to green belt by Roland Yamamoto Sensei of the Kailua-Kona...

Kailua-Kona dojo promotions

On September 14, 2023, Torin Okamoto was promoted to purple belt by Roland Yamamoto Sensei. On December 5, 2023, Brooklyn Manasas was promoted to green belt by Roland Yamamoto Sensei of the Kailua-Kona Dojo.

Aloha Cup Karate Tournament

On November 25, 2023, two IKL Karate-Ka participated in the Aloha Cup Karate Tournament.  It was hosted by the World Karate Academy in Waimea, Hawaii.In the 9-10 year old division, Troy Kawamura took 3rd in kata and 1st in kumite, while Kai Swindler won 2nd in kata...

International Karate League Karate Championship Results

After a four-year hiatus, Kona’s longest running and popular Karate competition returned for its 16th edition.  On Saturday, November 4, 2023, the 16th Annual International Karate League (IKL) Karate Championship was held at the Kekuaokalani Gymnasium in...