Traditional Karate-do Academy at University of Minnesota

Welcome to Traditional Karate-do Academy at University of Minnesota club's home

We are a traditional karate-do club continuing the legacy of Master Hidetaka Nishiyama, and Sensei Robert Fusaro who started teaching on the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus since 1967. 

Our goals are to provide an affordable and safe environment for club members to train in traditional karate-do, improve character, develop mind and body connection, be a part of a campus community, and have fun. 

Events

2023 Events

University of Minnesota Traditional Karate-do Tournament hosts by Traditional Karate-do Academy at UMN (Saturday November 18)

Congratulations to all compeitiors and judges participated in the tournament from Tradtional Karate-do Academy at UMN, Madison Japanese Karate Club, Shotokan Karate Minnesota, Midwest Karate St. Paul, and Traditional Karate-do Academy at Mounds Park Academy, for a successful tournament with over 45 competitors.

Tournament results

Madison Traditional Karate Tournament at the University of Wisconsin Madison (November 4)

more information coming

North Central Region Fall Shiai (October 14)

NCR is hosting a shiai on Saturday October 14 at Shotokan Karate Minnesota dojo.

Welcome Back Party (Friday September 8)

We are hosting a party to welcome all and new members back on campus.


AAKF Spring Weekend Seminar (April 21-23)

AAKF seminar will be taking place on April 21-23 (Fri-Sun). Let Sensei Trung Le know in advance if you would like to attend. Club funding for members is closed, but you are still welcome to come! See below for costs. 

Spring Kyu test is scheduled for Monday, April 24, 2023 @5:30 pm

Annual Club Meeting: Saturday, April 29, 2023 AFTER training at Van Cleve Recreation Center (11-12:30pm). 

AAKF Seminar Costs: 

$50 to attend Friday, April 21

$75 to attend Saturday, April 22

$100 to attend Fri-Sun, April 21-23

University of Minnesota Traditional Karate-do Tournament (11/5/2022)

Congratulations to all competitors from Traditional Karate-do Academy at UMN, Madison Japanese Karate Club, Shotokan Karate Minnesota, Midwest Karate St.Paul, Macalester College, Hudson WI karate-do club. 

Tournament results

Tournament Photos and Videos

See you in November 11, 2023!

Traditional Karate North Central Region October 15 Shiai


Summer 2022 Kyu Test August 16 2022

This was the largest summer testing in club history. Congratulations to all members. 

Results:

Lindsey 5th kyu, Vivek 5th kyu, Lili 5th kyu, Zoltan 6th kyu, Panos 6th kyu, Ashlie 7th kyu, Jenna 7th kyu, Valerie 7th kyu, Shivam 7th kyu, Colter 7th kyu, Dylan 7th kyu, Molly 7th kyu, Kalia, 7th kyu, Esperanza 8th kyu, Kaw 8th kyu, Niyati 8th kyu.


Spring Kyu Test, May 10 2022

The Spring 2022 kyu test was the largest in club history with 34 members tested for Orange, Red, Green, Purple, and Bown belts. Congratulations to all members who dedicated their time and training for this.

Results:

Brown belt 2nd Kyu Jason

Brown belts 3rd Kyu, Cheemin, Lori, Erik

Purple belts 5th kyu, Mairi, Julianna, Guilherme, Lindsey

Green belts 6th kyu, Esther, Jasmine, Jannah, Vivek, Lili, Isla

Red belts 7th kyu, Zoltan, Panos, Senri

Orange belts 8th kyu, Ricky, Shanhad, Ashlie, Sofia, Olivia, Jenna, Wasima, Valerie, Elizabeth, Shivam, Joy, Lily-Anna, Jesus, Colter, Caden, Dylan, Matthew, Molly

Winter Kyu Test February 18 2022

This kyu test is the first time the club has a Brown belt. Congratulations to Jason for being the first 3rd kyu and congratulations to all members tested.
Results:

3rd kyu Jason, 6th kyu Lindsey, 6th kyu Mairi, 6th kyu Julianna, 6th kyu Guilherme, 7th kyu Esther, 7th kyu Jasmine, 7th kyu Jannah, 7th kyu Vivek, 7th kyu Isla, 7th kyu Lili.

University of Minnesota Traditional Karatedo Tournament Fall 2021

University of Minnesota Traditional Karatedo Tournament Fall 2021 results
Congratulations to all athletes and judges for participating in the first karatedo tournament during COVID era at the University of Minnesota. Here are the official results. 

November 6 2021.

Individual Kata Women Level 1 Division

Individual Kata Men Level 1 Division

Individual Kata Youth Level 2 Division

Individual Kata Mixed Level 3 Division

Individual Kata Black Belt Division

Team Kata Mixed

Individual Kumite Women Level 1 Division

Individual Kumite Men Level 1 Division

Individual Kumite Men Level 3 Division

For tournament pictures visit our Photos and Videos page.

Mark your calendar for up coming Fall UofM Traditional Karate-do Tournament hosts by TKA@UMN.

Saturday November 6.

11:30am - 5:00pm

Van Cleve Recreation Center Gym

901 15th Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414

Adults & Youths from all traditional karate-do dojos and clubs are welcome.