Standard times for Yoga: Thursdays at 7:15-8:00 and Fridays at 4:15-5:00 Special Time: Nov. 24, 9 AM Bring a mat and a friend for our first Yogi Friendsgiving. This 60-minute yoga class in an unheated environment will focus on gratitude, positive thinking, and beginner to intermediate poses that will open your heart, deepen your breath, […]
Traditional Karate enthusiasts in the Middle Atlantic and Southeast United States can start planning their calendars for these AAU-licensed competitions in 2025. Save these 2025 dates! Feb. 8 – West Virginia AAU District Championships, Clarksburg, WV – Brian and Jenica Greynolds, Suibukan Dojo 304-276-2547, suibukanofwv@gmail.com Feb. 15-16 – Virginia AAU District Championships, Newport News, VA […]
To raise funds for the American Cancer Society of Central and Eastern NC, our dojo rallied behind Men Wear Pink Ambassador J.J. Yu-Robinson (in 2024) and Shihan Stephen Robinson (in 2023) for the Pink Belt Fundraiser. What is the Pink Belt fundraiser? It’s a a single-day karate competition and a month-long kata performance challenge. We […]
On Sep 1, 2024, Triangle’s Best Karate celebrated its 20th Anniversary! We were excited to see past instructors – Louie, Stratton, Ken, Asia – as well as current instructors – Shihan, Dave, Dimple, Scott, Thierry, Anna, Regina, J.J. Black belts from the ‘first generation and second generation’ also stopped in – Andrew, Carson, Ellie, Erin, […]
In June, our friends at the American Cancer Society invited Shihan Stephen Robinson to fundraise as a MenWearPink ambassador for the North Carolina eastern half of the state. We responded, “We wear pink belts all month, and this year, we can put on a fundraising pink belt tournament!” Little did we know that all of […]
On September 1, 2023, our dojo celebrated being in business for 19 years. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that approximately 20% of new businesses fail during the first two years of being open, 45% during the first five years, and 65% during the first 10 years. Only 25% of new businesses make […]
Inside the Dojo Traditions at the dojo set the baseline for great reverence for elders and instructors, a lifestyle of continuous learning, a practice of meaningful actions. These traditions include: Seiza – kneeling at the beginning and end of class, Purpose: Improve flexibility, patience, and awareness of sempai-kohai hierarchy. Mokuso – meditation, Purpose: Improve posture, […]
When training outside of the dojo, use these tips to promote your safety and success. Mastering karate (kata sequences, sparring drills, conditioning) or building your physical and mental stamina includes training outside of the dojo. Whether you’re at home afterschool, on vacation at your grandparents’ home, or vacationing at the beach, there are great ways […]
As people grow older, they begin to find ways to be more productive and make use of their time. For senior citizens, in particular, they find that there is even more time they need to utilize and want to do so effectively. Many will go out and find other jobs while others will pursue hobbies […]
Every year, the American Heart Association celebrates Heart Month to raise awareness about heart disease and heart health. What you may not know is that martial arts are great for the heart. In fact, the cardiac benefits of martial arts give a whole new meaning to the idea of cardiovascular fitness. With that in mind, […]