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.
AAKF Spring Weekend Training Camp (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).
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 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.
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.
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
Esther
Mairi
Jasmine
Individual Kata Men Level 1 Division
Jayce
Johann
Eyad
Individual Kata Youth Level 2 Division
Mateo
Individual Kata Mixed Level 3 Division
Lori
Jason
Cheemin
Individual Kata Black Belt Division
Amielia
Camila
Natalia
Team Kata Mixed
Ravenclaw - Jason, Cheemin, Shashank
Slytherin - Annie, Lori, Chee
Hufflepuff - Esther, Jannah, Jasmine
Individual Kumite Women Level 1 Division
Mairi
Jasmine
Esther
Individual Kumite Men Level 1 Division
Jayce
Eyad
Duke
Individual Kumite Men Level 3 Division
Shashank
Jason
Cheemin
For tournament pictures visit our Photos and Videos page.
Summer 2021 kyu test results
Congratulations to the following members:
4th kyu - Lori, Shashank, Annie
5th kyu - Jason
7th kyu - AJ
Spring semester kyu test results (5-14-2021)
Congratulations to the following members for their kyu test results:
4th kyu - Sydney, Chee
5th kyu - Lori, Shashank
6th kyu - Jason
8th kyu - Maria, Victoria, Sarthak, Lydia, Antonio, Ramla, Samia, Lindsey, Ajay, Forrest
Winter kyu test results (2-20-2021)
Congratulations to the following members for their kyu test results:
7th kyu - Jason
5th kyu - Annie, Sydney
Fall Kyu test is Friday, November 20th.
Congratulations to the following members for their kyu test results:
8th kyu - Jason, Chloe, Ray
6th kyu - Kali, Sydney, Lori
5th kyu - Chee
Congratulations to all club participants in the Fall 2020 NCR kata shiai on October 31.
Fall 2020 Semester Training Session Begins on Campus and on Zoom, September 1, 2020. Contact sensei Trung (umnsensei@gmail.com) for time and location.
Visit Photos and Videos for latest uploads.
Summer 2020 Kyu test is scheduled for Saturday August 22, 2020. Good luck to everyone testing. Results will be posted here.
Congratulations to the following members for a sucessful test and advancement.
7th kyu - Sydney, Kali
6th kyu - Shashank, Anne
5th kyu - Yvette, Erik, Lindy
Congratulations to new club officers for Fall 2020 through Spring 2021 school year!
President - Yvette Gan
Vice President - Chee Thao
Treasure - Lori Bailey
Secretary - Annie Phan
Marketing - Kali Mansur