WHAT TO EXPECT ON JAN. 17 and 24 Conditioning drills including sprints, games, wall sits, planks, (think Field Day on steroids but indoors) Athletes of all ages and experiences levels led by Coaches JJ, Thierry, Cyndy, Justin, Parth, and others (we have heard good rumors about new coaches…) Karate-specific drills for kata and kumite a […]
1. SLIDE DECK USED IN THE PRESENTATION (CLICK HERE) 2. TEAM MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT –> team tbk 26 agreement (2 pages, you read, sign, and keep the first one, you complete and return the 2nd page to Sensei JJ on or before Jan. 17) 3. RECORDING OF THE 35-MINUTE MEETING (click here). Passcode for recording: […]
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. […]
“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. […]
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! State and Regional Events Feb. 8, 2025- West Virginia AAU District Championships, Clarksburg, WV – Brian and Jenica Greynolds, Suibukan Dojo 304-276-2547, suibukanofwv@gmail.com Feb. 15-16, 2025 – Virginia AAU […]