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"The purpose of today's training is to defeat yesterday's understanding."

On second from far left, Morio Higaona Sensei with left side of his face only, Sensei Kuniba, Soke Teruo Hayashi, Shihan Osama Ozawa, I think Mikami Sensei, only hair, Sensei Setoguchi of Japan and I, I don’t know why I am laughing.

During these trying times your health and fitness is always a great priority. Keep your skills up to par also by perfecting your technique! Heian, meaning Peaceful Mind, is the gateway to the Kata and this series represents the spirit and attitude that accompanies Karate-Do as a Martial Art. Whether online, or in person at our state approved indoor facility with all precautions in place, you should come train with us at JKO Carlsbad and begin your journey. Each week we will be debuting a new in house kata video, enjoy part 1:

Still training students of all ages and skill levels! Shito-Ryu, Self Defense, and Iaido. Safety precautions are all in place in our State approved indoor training facility. What better time then now to master yourself. Join Japan Karate Do today.

Hanshi's seminar on Sunday, February 7.

Seek nothing outside of yourself or from others. It is within Mushin, within this moment, that you exist. Ask only of yourself and the path will widen. https://youtu.be/j-yK5ByI7g4

New Class schedule

New class schedule of the time table.

Hanshi's seminar on 1/03/21

Hanshi Miki, an 8th Dan Shito-Ryu master himself! Demonstrating defensive movements at the AAU National Championships in 95. Come in and learn the techniques with the master at JKO Carlsbad. Your training starts now! Ongoing training with all the state required safety measures so you can stay in shape and still learn from one of Japan's finest! #JKO #shitoryu #karate #karatedo #selfdefense

November Bulletin News 11.2020. JKO during the month of November has a gift as a reward for parents' patronage and supports. I will give a pr. of fist guards, (MSP of $39.00) or T-Shirts or both to the parents or members bring new members to the Dojo while the supply lasts. Date & Events:... Saturday, October 31. North America Japanese Masters Association Seminars by Zoom and Kata demonstrations in Santa Ana Demura Dojo. Sunday, November 1, Hanshi Miki the Brown Belts and Black Belts seminars. Brown Belts' seminar starts at 10 AM. Black Belts' starts at 11 AM. JKO Carlsbad Hombu Dojo. The $25,00 per participant. The Daylight saving time ends. Thanksgiving Holidays Celebration, JKO observes Thursday, November 26, 27 & Saturday 28 will be closed. The Kyu Test will be on Wednesday, December 2, 2020. The Test will be held on the regular class time of 4 to 5 PM for ages 4 - 7 Years old and 5 yrs older from 5 PM ends at 6:45 PM. All the candidates must submit the application form and fees by Tuesday, November 24. The late fees of $15,00 will be added to the fees or you can wait another 3 months. The Dojo is following the CA state requirements. Keep the social distance, no contact exercises, no parents cannot be allowed to enter the premises. What are happenings! We are discussing with JKO Senseis about the Black belts test and annual JKO Nationals Championships. It will be most likely extend to May 23, 2021. It may change the date, we are just talking now. I see so many children and new and returning members are working harder to get into new physical excellent conditions. It is so nice to see so many children like to get into great shape and learning new Katas. I see the surge of Iaido membership this month. We are making the film of Iaido and Katas with the help of Will and Taylor. JKO Seriously Fun!

JKO Bulletin News: Mid-October 2020. The time flies, it’s mid-October and we are already planning for 2021! The coronavirus vaccination will be made and we should be freed ... from the Governor's orders. We will be able to safely resume normal training classes. We, at first should be ready for physical strength, flexibility, and general karate knowledge back to all of JKO members. We have scheduled Brown and Black belt test Kata's seminars on Sunday, November 1, 2020. The seminar for Brown belts seeking black belt rank starts from 10 AM - 11 AM. The Black belt kata seminar for Shodan and Nidan's seminar starts from 11 AM to 12 PM. The cost is $25.00 per person. Please join in it. We look forward to seeing you! Thank you! Hanshi M. Miki Japan Karatedo Organization

Dear JKO Members and their families: The Governor of California continues to direct that Gyms & Fitness Centers may remain open with some modifications. We are allowed to continue our indoor classes at 10% capacity. JKO Carlsbad Hombu Dojo has been abiding the ruling of the Governor and follows all guidance. These include maintaining the social distance between participants and non-contact exercise for Karate-Do practices. I am glad to see members return and welcome new mem...Continue reading

JKO Bulletins News September 2020 Dear JKO Members and their families: The Governor of California just announced the re-opening of Gyms and Fitness Centers with indoor classes. JKO Carlsbad Hombu Dojo has been abiding the ruling of the Governor and follows all guidance. These include maintaining social distance between participants and non-contact exercise for Karate-Do practices.... I have been carefully watching the students’ progress, including their physical endurance, flexibility, and Basics. I have seen a stagnation in student’s progress through zoom classes. I highly recommend all participants should attend in person classes at the dojo in order to excel in their karate training. However, if you are concerned with catching COVID-19 even with the Governor opening inside classes and all our precautions, then I suggest for you to continue to take Zoom classes. I also suggest that if you are going to take the Zoom class only, you should run 20 minutes every day. To develop into good Karate-Do practitioners, it is imperative to understand the three elements of Japanese Budo (Martial Arts): Shin (Mind Aspects), Gi (Technical Aspects), and Tai (Physical Aspects). These three elements must develop together and equally. If your development less in one element, then you will be not progress correctly. Shin () Vigor, Proprioception, Concentration, strategy, Gi Correct Basics, Applications, Tai General Physical development, Endurance, Maneuvers, Speed, Power, Jumping, Hayden, Mathis, Ryan, Miuta of 4 o’clock class, since they have changed from Zoom class and New Olivia, Lauren, Ximenus, William, Shota of 5 o’clock class are progressing very fast in the physical and mentally disciplined class. I see Ricky a couple times every week. Lily, Ryan are the best attendance students, staying good shape and practicing many Katas. Adults class on Monday & Wednesday are a great group, Corey, Ray, David, Willie, Mark, Lisa are great supporter to the lunch time class. By the way, if you are joining in the Zoom class with only name. But I don’t see you on the monitor, I don’t know what you are doing. I cannot give you any advises. JKO observes National Holiday on Monday September 7, we celebrate Labor Day weekend. The Dojo will be closed from Saturday, September 5 thru Monday, September 7. Happy Labor Day!

JKO Iaido new member: Noah

JKO Iaido new member, Zackary

JKO Iaido new member, Lisa

JKO Hombu Dojo August Bulletin News Hi JKO families, I hope everyone is well and healthy. We continue to follow state guidelines to ensure that we are taking the necessary precautions with updated safety procedures. Our classes will continue both in-person and online through Zoom. ... 1. Class Schedule Currently, we have our in-person classes outside on the mats together with the Zoom option. Classes are as follows: Monday - Thursday at 4 pm for Beginners/Novice Monday - Thursday at 5 pm for Intermediate/Advanced 2. Saturday Class I am pleased to announce that we are adding a Saturday class starting this Saturday, August 15th at 11-12pm. This class is also held outside on the mats with safety protocols in place. There will be no Zoom available for these Saturday classes. 3. Tuition The JKO Hombu Dojo tuitions: effective September 1, 2020. The rent stays at the same amount, so I must go back to the same tuitions rate as before the COVID -19 Pandemic. I thank you for your patronage. One time per week $85.00 per month. Two times per week $145.00 per month, based on 12 months course. Full-time membership $165.00 per month, based on 12 months course. Family members get 15% off. One full payment for 12 months receives 20% off. Monthly payments are due to the beginning of every month. Please contact me if you have any questions. We will continue to keep you informed of any changes as they happen. Until then for more information please visit https://covid19.ca.gov/ for the most current updates. Thank you all for your commitment and dedication to training,

Hi, Everyone: This the picture of the New outside Dojo, fully covered with mats, and you can practice Katas easier than the front lawns. See you later, ... Thank you, Hanshi

NEW Dojo Schedule