Goldsboro Okinawan Ryu Kyu Tournament highlights: The Goldsboro Okinawan Tournament is an annual event that is a bit smaller and always super fun for our younger athletes. This year, Emma, Hayley, Miranda, and Justin competed and each won at least 2 medals. even of our black belts officiated. Thanks to family who drove, took photos, […]
On September 1 of each year, Triangle’s Best Karate boasts another year in business! 2004-2025 is 21 years, and we enter Year 22. We celebrate our athletes’ achievements, instructor growth, economic survival, and pure, wholesome fun as a center for martial arts enthusiasts. But this year, September 1, 2025 marks a new era – B.E.S.T. […]
August is Welcome Back Month We always offer a free trial class for prospective Dojo members. When you enroll in August for 3 months, you receive one month free. Aug 4-30: August Class Challenge! Take a class from every different instructor; get your card completely filled. At the end of the month, ONE winner will be drawn for training […]
Pink Belt 25 Camp only Sep 20 update: 1. The 2025 annual Pink Belt Fundraiser for Am. Cancer Society features an intensive kumite camp Now OPEN TO ALL, ages 10+ (male, female, and non-binary athletes) 2. The tournament on Oct. 18 has been cancelled and replaced by more kumite training. Imagine getting 20+ matches instead […]
Let’s face it. No one likes to lose. Whether it’s a close kata score, a kumite match, a dropped weapon, or basketball or soccer game, losing can sting. But here’s the truth: every great athlete has lost before. What makes them champions isn’t just how they win—it’s how they handle defeat. If you’ve ever walked […]
“How did the tournament go?” How did the Tournament go? It’s a common question after a competition, and the answer depends on your role and perspective. Overheard after the AAU Karate Region 3 SuperRegional championship: Young Athlete: “I finally beat him, I am so happy with my medal because I figured out how to […]
Congratulations to Best Karate’s own Cyndy Yu-Robinson and Marleigh Ryan (age 12) for being part of an AAU USA team of 2 coaches, 24 athletes, 25 parents/guardians at the Interational School Sports Federation (ISF) world games for under 15 years old. Shihan Yu served as one of two National Coaches and Marleigh competed in the […]
The official gallery of pictures of the NCAAU karate championship on March 15, 2025 are available here: https://hollowrockmedia.com/aau-karate-championship There is a donate button on the website, but they can also use this link to contribute to my work: http://buymeacoffee.com/vs2g785856w Anyone is welcome to reach out to me with requests or questions about the pictures. […]
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20th anniversary party 850 classes 16 competitions 4 belt promotion tests 7 black belt promotions Dear Best Karate Members, As we reflect on an incredible 2024, the TBK instructors and coaches want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for the trust and dedication you’ve shown to our dojo. Your commitment to growth, […]