Okinawan Karate Academy

09/05/2026

Labor Day schedule.

No class on Monday Sept 7th, 2026.

Class resumes on Tuesday Sept 8th

09/03/2026

Get your dojo swag!!
Limited time to order.

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09/01/2026

Order your new shirts and hoodies

Limited time to order

Choose from 3 styles.
Animal Uechi print
Courtesy print
Respect print

Adult and kids sizes

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06/18/2026

06/17/2026

Great day for the beach workout

06/11/2026

No kids class or weapons class this Saturday.

Beach workout
Van Buren State Park.

06/09/2026

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Our karate instructor Tim, has recently qualified for a World… Marcus and Stacey Thompson needs your support for Support Tim's Journey to the World Championship

05/22/2026

Memorial Day Schedule

The Dojo will be closed on Memorial Day 5/5/2026. Class resumes on Tuesday.

Enjoy the weekend.

05/19/2026

Annual beach workout

June 13th 2026
Van Buren State Park
South Haven MI 49090

Workout starts at noon.

Food that will be provided.
Chicken, brats, burgers, hot dogs, veggies (for our vegetarian guest)
Water.

Bring a dish to pass.

Students that show up before noon can help set up😉.

Event is from 12-5. You can stay longer if you wish.

05/08/2026

The difference between Kyu and Dan is deeper than belt color—it reflects a shift in purpose, mindset, and responsibility. Kyu ranks are centered around growth: learning fundamentals, building discipline, repeating basics, and developing personal skill through constant correction and effort. At that stage, progress is visible and driven by hunger to improve. Dan ranks, however, represent something more demanding. The focus begins to move away from proving yourself and toward preserving standards, guiding others, controlling ego, and carrying the responsibility of the art itself. In many traditional systems, becoming a black belt was never viewed as the end of training, but the point where real understanding and accountability truly begin. That is why the expectations change—not because the belt is darker, but because the role becomes heavier.