American Dojo Martial Arts - Waukesha

06/24/2026

🎉HISTORIC MOMENT: Grand Master Dean Konley Formally Promoted to 9th Degree Black Belt! 🎉

We are incredibly honored to share this monumental achievement from the 14th World Hapkido Festival!

In a powerful and prestigious ceremony, Grand Master Dean Konley was formally presented with his 9th Degree Black Belt by the legendary Grand Master In Sun Seo — a true pioneer of Korean martial arts.
Grand Master In Sun Seo, a 10th Degree Black Belt, Founder and Chairman of the World Kido Federation and Haminjok Hapkido Association, and a first-generation leader, personally bestowed this elite rank. Reaching 9th Degree is one of the highest honors in the art — a recognition of decades of mastery, leadership, and dedication to the true spirit of Hapkido.

This promotion represents the pinnacle of martial achievement and lifelong commitment to excellence, discipline, and teaching the next generation.

Grand Master Dean Konley also received the Outstanding Leadership Award, capping off an unforgettable event for the entire Konley family and American Dojo.

What an extraordinary legacy moment! Standing on the world stage and receiving this honor directly from one of the most respected Grand Masters alive is something truly special.

Huge congratulations, Grand Master Konley! Your journey inspires every student at American Dojo and martial artists everywhere. Waukesha is proud! 🇺🇸🥋

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06/23/2026

Witness 11-year-old Haven Konley’s impressive self-defense performance at the 14th World Hapkido Festival. Performing alongside her family, she delivered an outstanding routine and earned the gold medal in 1st place!

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06/22/2026

🎉 WAUKESHA FAMILY TRIUMPHS ON THE WORLD STAGE! 🎉

We are absolutely bursting with pride! 🇺🇸🥇
Our American Dojo family just lit up the 14th World Hapido Festival, bringing home a collection of medals and making history together!

Here’s how our champions performed:

• Haven Konley (Age 11) – GOLD MEDAL in Self-Defense Demonstration! She stole the show with an incredible family performance featuring Grand Master Dean Konley, Amber, Levi, Titus, Ernest & Adrian. Pure teamwork! 🥇

• Titus Konley – 2x GOLD MEDALS in Heavyweight Sparring! 🥇🥇

• Ernest Konley – Bronze in Open Weapons (Bo Staff Form) + Silver in Heavyweight Sparring 🥉🥈

• Adrian Konley – Bronze in Ki Form, Bronze in Sword Form, + Silver in Featherweight Sparring 🥉🥉🥈

• Amber Konley – Silver Medal in the Sword Division 🥈

In addition,
Grand Master Dean Konley was promoted to 9th Degree Black Belt and received the Outstanding Leadership Award! 👏
Calling it his “Best Father’s Day gift ever.”

“This trip has been an incredible experience for our whole family. Haven’s gold medal self-defense demonstration was a true family effort. Seeing all of them support each other and succeed on the world stage fills me with pride. It truly embodies the values we teach at American Dojo.” – Grand Master Dean Konley

What an unforgettable moment for the Konley family and the entire American Dojo community! These results are the fruit of years of hard work, discipline, and family unity.

Huge congratulations to all our warriors! You made Waukesha and American Dojo shine on the international stage.

Thank you to everyone who supported, cheered, trained, and believed in this team.

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06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all of the amazing dads, grandfathers, and father figures in our American Dojo family!

At American Dojo, we believe martial arts is about more than learning self-defense—it’s also about building stronger families. One of the things that makes our academy unique is that parents and children can train together on the mat, creating memories, developing new skills, and strengthening their bond along the way.

There is something special about setting goals together, encouraging one another, and celebrating each milestone as a family. Whether you’re helping your child earn their next belt or earning one alongside them, the experience is one you’ll never forget.

This Father’s Day, we celebrate the dads who lead by example, support their children, and show them what dedication, respect, and perseverance look like.

Happy Father’s Day from all of us at American Dojo! 🥋

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06/19/2026

We are so excited for our American Dojo family. We’re cheering them on from Wisconsin and can’t wait to see all the knowledge and inspiration they bring back to our academy!

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06/18/2026

American Dojo is so proud of our young champion. Thank you Waukesha Freeman for shining the spotlight on this inspiring local success story!

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When the Konley family of Waukesha is in South Korea this week, 11-year-old Haven will be at the center of it all, at least for a while. That’s because Haven, who holds a first-degree black belt in hapkido, will be fighting off her family members in a demonstration of self-defense techniques during the 14th World Hapkido Festival Championship, held June 20-21 in Busan, South Korea.

Read story: https://www.gmtoday.com/the_freeman/news/haven-konley-hapkido-korea/article_4acad0d0-9b24-5657-8cec-dc254f7cb6ea.html

06/18/2026

Front Page News!!
Huge congratulations to Haven Konley and the entire Konley family!

The Waukesha Freeman featured Haven on the front page for her incredible journey — the 11-year-old black belt from American Dojo Martial Arts is in Busan, South Korea to compete at the 14th World Hapkido Festival Championship!

So proud of this young champion and our American Dojo family!

Thank you to the Waukesha Freeman for shining the spotlight on this local success story!

👉 Go pick up your very own copy of this piece of history!

Drop a like or comment to celebrate Haven’s big moment! 🔥

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06/11/2026

Proudly representing Waukesha, WI on the WORLD STAGE! 🇰🇷🥋
Meet 11-year-old Haven Konley — a first-degree black belt from American Dojo Martial Arts — who is heading to Busan, South Korea this month to compete at the 14th World Hapkido Festival Championship!

Accompanied by her family — dad Dean Konley (9th-degree black belt & owner of American Dojo), mom Amber, and brothers Levi, Titus, Ernest, and AJ — Haven will showcase a dynamic self-defense demonstration in front of an international audience of martial artists from around the globe.

From starting her training at just 4 years old to earning her black belt and now stepping onto the world mat, Haven’s journey is pure inspiration. This isn’t just a competition — it’s years of dedication, discipline, focus, and family support coming together in an unforgettable experience.

“This trip is a dream come true for our entire family,” said Haven’s father, Grand Master Dean Konley. “Haven has worked so hard, and watching her step onto the international mat alongside her mother Amber and brothers Levi, Titus, Ernest, and AJ at the 14th World Hapkido Festival Championship is incredibly special. It’s living proof of what’s possible when kids commit to something meaningful.”

The whole Konley crew will be training, competing, exploring Korean culture, and making memories that will last a lifetime. This is what martial arts is all about — strong bodies, focused minds, unbreakable confidence, and unbreakable family bonds.
Huge congratulations to Haven and the entire Konley family! We can’t wait to cheer you on from Wisconsin! 🇺🇸💪

👉 If you’re looking for a dojo that builds champions — on the mat and in life — come check out American Dojo Martial Arts in Waukesha!

Drop a 👏 below to wish Haven good luck, and share this post to spread the excitement!

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06/10/2026

WAUKESHA’S OWN KONLEY FAMILY IS GOING GLOBAL🇰🇷

The entire Konley family from American Dojo Martial Arts is heading to Busan, South Korea this month to compete together at the prestigious 14th World Hapkido Festival Championship, hosted by the World Kido Federation and the Haminjok Hapkido Association.
Multiple family members will compete across a variety of events:

• Amber Konley, 48, in traditional straight-edge sword
• AJ Konley, 19, in empty-hand forms, straight-edge sword forms, and sparring in the men’s featherweight division
• Ernest Konley, 20, in sparring in the men’s heavyweight division and traditional Bo-staff forms
• Titus Konley, 20, in the men’s heavyweight sparring division

The whole family — including father Dean Konley, mother Amber, and brothers Levi, Titus, Ernest, and AJ — will also join 11-year-old Haven Konley in her dynamic self-defense demonstration on the international stage.
“This is more than a competition — it’s a once-in-a-lifetime family journey,” said Grand Master Dean Konley, 9th-degree black belt and owner of American Dojo. “Watching Amber, AJ, Ernest, Titus, Levi, and Haven all step onto the international mat together fills me with incredible pride. Their hard work, dedication, and support for one another embody everything we teach at American Dojo.”

This is a massive milestone for the Konley family — years of consistent training, discipline, focus, and character development coming together on the world stage. Their success showcases the high-level teaching and exceptional training we provide at American Dojo. So proud to see them represent Waukesha and American Dojo with excellence!

Leave your best wishes below — let’s cheer on this incredible family as they make history! 🙌

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06/09/2026

EXCITING NEWS FROM AMERICAN DOJO MARTIAL ARTS!!

Grand Master Dean Konley has been promoted to 9th-Degree Black Belt — The highest rank and honor that can be awarded in this martial arts system. This elite achievement places him among the highest-ranked martial artists in the United States and the world.
A lifelong practitioner and dedicated instructor, Grand Master Konley has devoted decades to teaching practical self-defense, discipline, focus, and character development.

“This promotion is the culmination of a lifetime of training, teaching, and serving others,” said Grand Master Dean Konley. “I’m deeply honored and grateful to now stand among the highest-ranked martial artists in the country. My goal has always been to pass on these skills and values to the next generation right here in Waukesha — and this recognition motivates me to continue raising the bar for our students and our community.”

This promotion coincides with Grand Master Konley and his family’s upcoming trip to Busan, South Korea, for the 14th World Hapkido Festival Championship. It highlights the world-class training at American Dojo right here in Waukesha.
Waukesha residents can be proud to have one of the world’s highest-ranking martial artists teaching in our community. His achievement inspires students of all ages to pursue excellence on the mat and in life.

American Dojo Martial Arts in Waukesha, Wisconsin, trains all ages in practical self-defense, discipline, focus, and character development under Grand Master Dean Konley (9th-degree black belt). We emphasize traditional values, family involvement, and real-world skills.

Huge congratulations, Grand Master Konley! 🎉🥋🇰🇷

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