Register Now For The West Coast Open

The West Coast Open 2010 is on Saturday, October 2nd. at Mt. Tahoma High School.

Download the registration packet and other information at www.westcoastopen.com

Online registration available at www.karatetmaster.com

Anti-Bullying Camp Airs on KCPQ 13

KCPQ 13 did an piece on our Anti-Bullying Camp.  Click on the link for the full story.

http://www.q13fox.com/news/kcpq-072610-bullykarate,0,5718747.story

Lakewood Dojo Students Compete at the USA National Karate Championships

Congratulations to Matthew Hillyer, Cecelia Lambie, Meg Rainer, Caitlyn Rainer, and Nicholas Boelk.  They competed at the USA National Karate Championships in Greenville, SC, July 9-11, 2010.  They did a great job representing dojo.  We’re very proud of them.

Kata Results
      Cecelia Lambie – Silver               Meg Rainer – Bronze                    Nicholas Boelk – Bronze

Kumite Results
      Matthew Hillyer – Bronze             Meg Rainer – Gold                       Nicholas Boelk – Gold

Sensei Sweigart Inducted into the Masters Hall of Fame

On Saturday, June 19, 2010, Sensei Sweigart was inducted into the Masters Hall of Fame at a black tie dinner following the Disney Martial Arts Festival in Anahiem, CA.  See the article in Transworld News.  http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?id=409791

Lakewood Dojo to Perform at Summer Fest

Dojo competition teams did an awesome job at the Lakewood Summer Fest Saturday. The teams performed flawlessly at the demo and were very strong. Special thanks to Darlene Pekkanen and all who helped at the Lakewood Dojo Booth. Sempai JR Oba is on summer break from WSU and was a big help. It’s a breath of fresh air having him back in the Dojo. Way to go A, B, and C teams. Thank’s for coming out and we hope you enjoyed it.

Sensei Sweigart Recieves Godan From Hanshi Thiry

Sensei Sweigart was promoted to Godan, 5th Degree Black Belt, by Hanshi Thiry. The exam was held on Saturday, April 10th at the WKA Bellevue Dojo. During the grueling 40 minute exam, Sensei was required to perform four Kata and explain the Bunkai for three. Advanced ippon kumite, and a question and answer session were also part of the requirements.

Congratulations also to Sempai’s Nate Williams Todd Canfield who passed their exam for Sandan, 3rd Degree Black Belt.

Katie Kaisers Inspirational Story

Katie Kaiser and The Lakewood Dojo was featured on KOMO News 4’s Erics Little Hero’s. Click the link to see this great story

http://www.komonews.com/sports/heroes/90794704.html

Contrats to our little fighter Katie

Check out the story from Saturdays Tacoma News Tribune. 4 year old heart transplant patient earns her Karate-gi.

Click here for the full story.

Lakewood Dojo earns 39 Medals at Portland Tournament

The Lakewood Dojo competition team proved very strong at the Ryobu-Kai Invitational in Gresham, Oregon on March 14th.

26 team members earned 39 medals and dominated several divisions by sweeping all three places.

Team training is proving to be working as all 26 medalled and were much stronger and faster.

Stay tuned for photo’s and video.

Click here for the results.

Dojo kids on Eric's Little Hero's

Check out this video of our kids on KOMO’s Eric Little Heroes!!