How we train during the days of COVID-19

Since the COVID-19 virus was declared a global pandemic, life as we know it changed dramatically.  Everyday tasks as simple as a trip to the grocery store have been impacted. For our students, maintaining a training schedule has been a challenge we have tackled straight on. We have utilized Zoom software for remote meetings and…

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1st Virtual Kata Tournament

JKA•WF AMERICA held a National Virtual Kata Championships. A few of the JKA•WF AMERICA • Western Region recipients receiving award certificates after 6:30 AM Saturday Class. Congratulations. PS: Other Western Region recipients award certificates will be mailed this week. Great job by all. Oss…Chuck Coburn www.JKAWFAMERICA.com #JKA #JKAWFAMERICA #JKAArizona

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Saturday Outside Karate Class

JKA of Arizona Outside Saturday Class at 6:30 AM • Youth & Adults. Lezzz Go…ikimashou – Oss…Chuck Coburn In the covered parking lot, train 8ft plus apart, highly recommend the wearing of a mask, or at the very least have one with you. We suggest wearing athletic apparel and bring your own water! ikimashou -…

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Re-Open – First Black Belt Class

Coronavirus-19: 1st class Re-Open on June 15. Mask, Limited Class Size, Social Distance, Complete Clean Down Afterwards. Safety is Paramount! We now have for 2020 – Inside Dojo Training, Zoom Classes, Outside Classes. Oss..Chuck Coburn

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Re-Opening 1st Kids Class

1st Kids Class with Re-Opening. No doubt the most disciplined class they will be in. The kids did great, listened, put forth a great effort. We continue on….group and private instruction, inside the Dojo instruction, Zoom Classes, Outside Class. Where there is Will there is a Way. Oss…Chuck Coburn #JKAWFAMERICA #JKA

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Zoom Karate Classes

Now Offering Zoom Classes! Meet the Zoom Team! Yes, we follow all the protocols, maintain distance from each other, we have mask if needed, disinfect and clean the floor before and after, wash hands before and after class, keep hands away from the face. If a technique needs to be explained with a partner its…

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Outside Saturday Karate Morning Class – May 2020

7AM Outside Saturday Morning Class! In the covered parking lot, train 8ft plus apart, highly recommend the wearing of a mask, or at the very least have one with you. We suggest wearing athletic apparel and bring your own water. It’s Fun, Fresh Air, Exercise, Stress Release, Camaraderie. Lezzz Go…ikimashou

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America Western Region 2020 Spring Camp

Special Guest Instructor: JKA Sensei Yasuaki Nagatomo, 7th Dan Chief Instructor of JKA•WF AMERICA What: Traditional Shotokan Karate Training Who: For all levels and ages When: March 27th – 29th, 2020 Where: JKA of Arizona Dojo 1258 W Baseline Rd Mesa, Arizona 85202

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