Traditional American Karate

Sworders say tune into the online class at 730pm. Here we're on the rocks above the Battlefield near Moonridge at the 1st TAK Mt. Retreat in Big Bear in 2007. From bottom, Senseis Kylie, Sensei Ashley, Master Martha, Sensei, Master Larry, Master Herb.

WE WANT MORE KARATE!

Starting the year out right drilling AAF1. Did you know?... January is kata month, as is the 1st month of subsequent quarters.

R to L...Tyler, Mike, Diana, Nelson, Kristina and Laura. The team was probably at the Yuma tournament. The four inside trained in Alpine. Fun days.

The first online class of 2021 starts at 7:30. Join our awesome senseis starting the new year right.

Hey everybody, get ready for tonight's 7:30pm online class with Sensei Martha and Sensei Amber. Black belts Sensei Isabel and Megan are pictured here...they're so awesome.

TAK Sensei hone their sai skills this New Year's morning...very inspiring.

HAPPY NEW YEAR from all the good people of our martial arts family. Here's the real group picture from the 2019 open house. Have a wonderful weekend everybody. Peace/Love!

Dear Sensei Martha...your karate family wishes you a HAPPY BIRTHDAY. Online class starts at 7:30pm tonight.

Open House in 2019 was attended by awesome people. It's pretty amazing how many of us in attendance continue our journey together as we head into the new year.

Congratulations to these karate-ka who earned new rank certifications.

Moments of cool pop up when you least expect it, especially if you're employed by TAK friend and entertainer Sensei Ron Stein.

TAK wishes everyone a very merry Christmas!

Train with Master Amber tonight at 730pm on Facebook Live.Train with Master Amber tonight at 730pm on Facebook Live.

Train online at 7:30pm tonight. Special certifications and awards (L - R) Sensei Heath to nidan, Sempai Kim asst instructor of the year, Sensei Kevin instructor of the year, Sensei Isabel to sandan. Youth (w/o names) Student of the year, Knowledge skill & attitude, Martial spirit. Great work TAK karate-ka.

Star Starfighters (L to R) Star Eagle Champ; Top Mighty Might & GC; Top Junior/Adult; Top Tiger Cub. Great work TAK warriors.

TAKs Wednesday online class with Masters Martha and Amber goes live at 730pm...to view go to tradamkarate.com and click the Facebook icon.

Black Belt Class of 2020. TAK keeps on trucking...as six earned certification today.

Online class with Masters Martha & Amber goes live at 7:30pm. Girls always have fun at karate.

Rest in peace David Carradine...friend of Sensei and TAK. The actor and Kung fu TV series legend would have been 84.

Online class goes live at 730pm. Masters enjoy working the physio sticks at Mt Laguna...so cool.

Guess who said hello from the Grand Canyon. An awesome place to become rejuvenated and find peace and joy.

Online class is 7:30pm - and Happy Birthday Bill Superfoot Wallace. He and Sensei met at this seminar 35 years ago...who knew that Wallace, TAK and IKSA people would become lifelong friends. We all wish the man a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year as well.

Live class will start in five minutes KST.

Hi everybody. Kangeiko is the cold winter training tradition. My late teacher would send us (Sensei Michelle and I are pictured here) out the back of the dojo during many January visits to Arkansas to enjoy kangeiko. Let's all look forward to doing this someday at Big Bear or Mt Laguna...and all the the other great stuff like Star Defender, Ninja Camp, the Mt Retreat and more. Have a nice weekend. -Sensei

Join Sensei Martha for karate online at 7:30pm. GM Chapman was a big winner at our San Diego Bay Championship 25 years ago. Fortunately, the master kicker didn't break anyone's fibula bone that year.

Thank you all very much for the kind birthday wishes. My wish is that we all try and find as much Joy as possible so we can glide through the Holidays on golden wings. God bless you all. - Sensei

Please join the TAK family in wishing Sensei a very happy birthday.

Online karate goes live at 730pm. To view go to tradamkarate.com and click the Facebook icon. These awesome people here represent the heart and soul of TAK...Osu!

Scenes from the HKT. Our students demonstrated some great karate today.

TAK Jr class enjoying all the fun features...balance beam, bag work, weaponry empty hand kata. So much fun.

Online class goes live at 730pm. Dojo is open tonight. THANK YOU VETERANS...the TAK family love you and appreciate your service protecting our great nation.

Online class begins in 10 minutes KST.

Friday karate night's are Alright...with Sensei Martha, Sensei Crissy and Sempai Kim on the scene. Fun for everyone!

Online class goes live at 730pm. Another fearsome Tiger Cub earns rank advancement.

Online karate is at 730 pm today...access via the tradamkarate.com Facebook link. And, congratulations to the TAK karate family here who earned rank advancements Friday.

More October promotions. Congratulations to the new purple belt!

Two outstanding students earned their brown belts Monday night.

October promotions are underway. Congratulations to these excellent karateka.

Online class starts at 7:30pm. Kids love kicking from their kick space.

Online karate will begin in 10 minutes KST.

Another good family class turned better because Sensei Kylie came to town.

Hanshi Jim Risinger and kohai Anthony joined TAK for good kenjutsu swordplay this weekend.

Online class goes Live at 7:30. Great cast of karate-ka...how many can you name?

Hello everybody from Palm Desert. It's so nice to be here spending time in the outdoors. We love the desert a lot. We'll see you all Monday on Facebook Live. - Sensei

Master Amber always brings it. Great role model for everyone.

Online class goes Live at 7:30. Good fun training with GM Chapman last year...look forward to the master's visit next July.