A message from Coach / Sensei JJ, Dec. 8, 2024
Dear Triangle’s Best Karate Families,
We are thrilled to announce that the Triangle’s Best Karate Competition Team is coming up, and we would love for you or your child to be a part of this exciting opportunity! 🥋✨
Sport karate and training for it is a fantastic chance for our students to showcase their hard work, challenge themselves, and build stronger bonds with their dojo mates as they compete and grow together in the martial arts journey. Whether you are a seasoned athlete or just starting out, there is a place on the team for you to shine and practice all the new skills you’ve been learning.
Why Join the Competition Team?
Practice & Growth: This is a unique opportunity to refine techniques, improve focus, and strengthen the discipline learned in class.
Team Spirit: Competing together fosters a sense of camaraderie and friendship that can last a lifetime.
Confidence Boost: It’s the perfect way to step out of your comfort zone and gain confidence in your abilities.
Fun & Excitement: Competition isn’t just about winning; it’s about the joy of learning, improving, and celebrating each other’s achievements!
We believe this experience will be a memorable one for all students involved, and it’s a chance to take your training to the next level in a supportive, encouraging environment.
Important Details:
Competition Dates: Team members will be responsible for participating in at least 4 events, with 1 of those events being the NC State Championship on Mar. 15. before the National Championships. Dates of nearby tournament are shown here.
Eligibility: Students who are ready and excited to challenge themselves are encouraged to apply. TBK instructors will be reaching out to students who have shown effort, focus, and potential to do well as a team member. Applications will be available at the dojo and online starting Jan. 2.
Cost & Registration: Team Fees of $400 for the season will include: 2 extra trainings per week, with the main training night being Fridays 5:30-8:00 PM, Team jacket, and AAU membership. Your fees will pay for coach’s entry fees and travel to events to support the team. Additional costs are tournament fees.
Preview of Dates:
- Dec. 8 – Jan. 3, 2025: TBK isntructors will invite members to consider applying to join the Team.
- Jan. 2- 19: Applications will be accepted, considered and approved.
- Jan. 10, 5:30 PM: Information session about team training. In-person at the dojo with Hybrid option. (via zoom)
- Jan. 20 – Team training begins this week.
Team training days: (details were added on Dec. 15)
- Tuesdays for kata 5:30 for Team members White, Green, and Brown Belts, 7:30 PM class will be for all Black Belt Team members and instructors (6:30 class will be for all non-team members, green belts and above, all ages)
- Thursdays for Kumite – 6:15-7:15 Sport Kumite – bring all of your gear to eveyr training (5:30-6:15 sparring fundamentals for team and non-team members)
- Friday for ALL team members (conditioning, kata, and kumite training)
- Saturdays, 8-9 AM Kumite for Elite/Black Belts only and all adults
If you’re ready to see growth in a new way and take your karate skills to the next level, we’d love to have you on the team! Let’s work together to make this an unforgettable experience!
For any questions or to sign up, please feel free to reach out to us at TrianglesBestKarate@gmail.com. We can’t wait to watch you or your child shine on the competition floor!
Best regards,
TBK Senseis
Let’s make this season the best one yet! 🏅