Saito Karate-do Classic

JKFNW Attended the Saito Karate-Do Classic Tournament in McMinville Oregon. This tournament takes place at the Evergreen Space Museum directly underneath airplanes and jets. It’s a great venue and a great tournament!  Congratulations to all those who competed...

Osouji – End of Year Dojo Clean Up

Dojo Clean Up Event - 2022 The focus of o-souji is “susuharai” or “dust cleaning”, i.e. getting rid of the old dust and dirt for a clean new year.  We had a great workout led by Hombu Dojo Instructors, a group cleaning, mandarin oranges and...

Belt Tests and GodoRenshu Dec 2022

Godorenshu December 3rd, 2022 we hosted an organization wide group training. Thank you to all those who participated both in person and online! Congratulations to those who tested! Dec 3rd Colored Belt Test Your Title Goes...

Montana Tournament 2022

Visiting Billings Montana Some of us joined our Montana contingent for their annual tournament in Billings Montana! Beautiful Big Sky country! Fun Local Tournament Dojos from all over the area joined in! The Hombu Dojo brought 3 competitors and a referee. We are so...

Camp Yoshida 2022 (Gasshuku)

CAMP YOSHIDA In July 2022 JKFNW members and guests gathered together for a family adventure at Camp Yoshida in Troutdale for camping, training, games and bonding. Group Training Fun and Friendships Congratulations to those who promoted to a new belt at the belt...

USA NATIONALS 2022 – Spokane

USA Karate Nationals 2022 in Spokane WA SPOKANE 10 Ahtletes, 2 Coaches, 5 Referees made the long drive through the beautiful Columbia River Gorge (and lots of farm land)….to BEAUTIFUL SPOKANE!   Anna from the Honbu Dojo took home bronze in Kata! Takayoshi...