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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
Standard times for Yoga: Thursdays at 7:15-8:00 and Fridays at 4:15-5:00 Yoga in December. Free on Thursdays, 7:15 AM and Sundays, 9 AM After a nice Yogi Friendsgiving on a Sunday, we are going to continue practicing Vinyasa or Flow Yoga on Sundays at 9 AM, Dec. 1 and 8. Bring a mat and a […]
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 […]
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, […]