JKFNW Blog
First Place Medal!
We are pleased to announce the great success of our team members at the Saito Karate Do Classic! Many students competed and won medals at this event, which was hosted by our friends at Mendonca Academy of Martial Arts. This event was well organized and held in a beautiful venue. Thanks to all that participated, coached, and volunteered. It was a great showing for JKF-NW.
Wellness Seminar – June 2015
The JKFNW Boosters are proud to announce a new event to help our dojo. Wellness Seminar 2015 When - Saturday, June 6, 2015 - 10am to 1pm Where - Hombu Dojo - Hillsboro, OR C0st - $45 per person - space limited so register today! Content: 10am - Egoscue Method - postural therapy 11am - Tai Chi - Chi gung breathing 12pm - Physical Therapy for sports performance Please click here to download the PDF brochure with detailed information. Thank you for your support - this is open to...
Final Update – Yoshida Cup 2015
Thank you for everyone that has already registered for the Yoshida Cup - NW Classic Karate Tournament. This is an exciting, record breaking event for our dojo and our Karate community. People are signing up in huge numbers and the Saturday night dinner is nearly sold out. If you want to attend the welcome dinner, please go to KarateTMaster.com today to register. Time is limited. Full tournament registration packet is available by clicking here to download (PDF).
Letter from Governor Kitzhaber!
Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber wrote a beautiful letter to athletes and coaches visiting Oregon for the Northwest Classic. Please click the link below to read the letter. Besides welcoming everyone to Oregon, the Governor gives a special 'shout out' to Sensei Yoshida at the end of the letter and recognizes his friendship and karate study with Sensei. Please open this letter. Governor Kitzhaber Letter
Hombu Dojo Competition Team 2014
Under the leadership of Sensei Igaki and other dojo leaders, our Hombu Dojo (headquarters school) competition team had great success at their first tournament of 2014 today. This team is open to anyone willing to make the commitment. Extra practice, hard conditioning, and attendance at tournaments is expected - and these committed students love it! If you like the competition aspect of martial arts training, this Competition Team may be for you. This team is led by former US Team coach and...
Chai Obi Kai Training This Saturday – 10am
Calling all Brown Belt Students! Come out for this important training prior to the promotion this Saturday, Nov 23, 2013. This training is a special priority for Yoshida Sensei as he works to develop our next generation of Black Belt leaders. Training will last until approximately 11:30am, but end time may vary. Promotion will follow immediately after. Please come if you can - OSSU!