Kaizen Shotokan Karate

07/22/2026

This weekend, Sensei Kris Haight came through from ISKF Northwest Region and put us through two solid days of training.

She took kata back to basics. No shortcuts, just rebuilding stance by stance, punch by punch, block by block and more...

Kihon got slow and specific. Hips, timing, distance. The stuff that actually makes technique work better.

Then kumite drills turned the heat up. Combinations, pressure, real timing under pace.

Two days like that change how you think and move on the floor.

Thank you Sensei Kris Haight for making the trip and sharing your knowledge with us.

Lastly, thank you to all that came out and making our first Kaizen Shotokan Karate official event a success.

07/08/2026

Hi All

We are 11 days away from hosting Sensei Kris Haight of ISKF Northwest Region

This is one of the last remaining seminars on the 2026 Northwest calendar, as we shift focus toward Shotocup in Mexico and then US Nationals later this year here in San Francisco.

Spots are filling up, our dojo floor space is limited, so please register as soon as possible. I don't want to put you on a wait list.

Payment is not required at registration. You can pay on the day, and at the door.

Please come out and support. These seminars/workshops are always important for self development regardless of age or rank.

To all my karate friends, regardless of affiliation, you are welcome here.

Questions about registering? Reach out anytime.

Register here: https://kaizenshotokankarate.com/

Oss!!

06/20/2026

Hi All - we are 4 weeks away from hosting Sensei Kris Haight of ISKF Northwest Region - spots are starting to fill up, and as we have limited dojo floor space I ask that you register asap so you don't get disappointed if I have to put you on a wait list 🙂

To all our karate friends regardless of affiliation, you are welcome.

If you have questions about registering, please do not hesitate to reach out. https://kaizenshotokankarate.com/ Oss !!

05/21/2026

We are excited to announce a special 𝟮-𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗸𝗮𝗻 𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 right here in 𝗟𝗮𝗳𝗮𝘆𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲, 𝗖𝗔!

𝗞𝗮𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗸𝗮𝗻 𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆 is proud to host 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗶 𝗞𝗿𝗶𝘀 𝗛𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁, 𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝗦𝗞𝗙 — ISKF Northwest Region — Certified Instructor, Examiner and Judge — on 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟭𝟴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟭𝟵, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟭𝟴 — General Class for 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 (includes Brown and Black Belts) followed by 𝗞𝘆𝘂 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴.
𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟭𝟵 — 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝘁 session AND a 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 open to all ranks.

$𝟱𝟱 per session. Full weekend package just $𝟭𝟭𝟬 — 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗲 $𝟱𝟱 when you sign up for all three.

This event is open to the 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗸𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆. No matter what organization you train under, you are welcome on the floor.

𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 — so please register early

𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗡𝗢𝗪 → kaizenshotokankarate.com/
Or text us directly at (925) 722-7077.

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05/04/2026

Great training and strong energy all weekend in Seattle at the Yaguchi Memorial Boot Camp, hosted by the Western Washington Shotokan Karate Club

Always good to reconnect and train with my karate family from the ISKF Northwest Region, ISKF Mountain States, and others.

Next stop: 2026 ISKF Master Camp, OSU !!!

04/17/2026

The Kaizen website is live. 🥋

You'll find everything you need - class schedules, programs for kids and adults, upcoming events, and a little bit of our story.

If you've been thinking about getting started, your first class is always free. No experience needed. Ages 6+ and up.

Check our website out

👉 https://kaizenshotokankarate.com/

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04/13/2026

Excellent training yesterday with Shihan Cathy Cline 8th Dan ISKF Northwest Region. Stay tuned, our website launch is coming this week.

03/02/2026

The Chief Instrucor and Regional Director of the ISKF NW Region, Shihan Cathy Cline will be giving a seminar at Sensei Bruce Hiner’s dojo. See you there. Osu!

03/02/2026

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