It has been exactly one year since we started online training. Sensei Alan published the first video on March 28th last year. Since then we have made videos and recorded Zoom classes that now total over 60 videos on our Youtube channel. (videos are unlisted so you need a direct link to view them, this […]
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Due to the health hazard posed by Covid-19, classes are suspended for the “Safe at home” period. Online Zoom classes are held every Wednesday and Saturday at 10 am. Information sent via email Keep checking in here and look for announcement in you e-mail inbox for when classes will resume.
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Last Saturday several students took a belt exam, ranging from 8th kyu all the way to Ni-Dan. We are proud to announce that everyone passed their required grade. Congratulations to the following karatekas: Raphael Phillips – 8th kyu Michael Doyle – 8B kyu Jonathan Rogers – 6th kyu Behnam Arya – 6B kyu Lei Feng […]
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The West Los Angeles Karate logo design has rich history and meaning. The design is called Hidari-mitsudomoe. The three prongs of the star represent mind, body and spirit. Also Kihon, Kata and Kumite. The number three is often connected with Hachiman, the god of war and archery and the guardian of warriors. In Shintoist thinking, the […]
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It was an honor to have Machida Sensei and his son Chinzo Sensei visit us at our dojo for a private seminar. His teachings reminded us of how important the basics are.
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When sensei Steve went through some old karate books he found this article that he had saved, published in 1991, about our Sensei Alan Weil. Interesting read, below is a full scan of the article big enough to read.
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West Los Angeles Karate school is finally moving to the new YMCA building. This Wednesday, October 3rd will be the first class there. Note that we have the same practice days but slightly different practice times. New schedule is as follows: Wednesdays at 8:00-9:30 pm and Saturdays at 1:00-3:00 pm Location: COLLINS & KATZ FAMILY […]
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John, our oldest practitioner did not skip a practice on his birthday. Happy 87th birthday! John Horn has been training with us since 1980 and made Shodan in 1997. As a native of Minnesota, he trained with Sensei Fusaro. John’s younger brother was a Shodan under Fusaro, as well as a world-class marathon runner. John […]
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Congratulation to our latest black belt Qinglin He. Qinglin has been training with West Los Angeles for the last 2 years. He has been an exemplary student, dedicated, earnest and trains hard while always maintaining a gentle and humble demeanor. Qinglin He (age 29) started training with about 2 years ago as a 4th kyu from the […]
Continue readingWe have now updated our website and intend to keep it informative and entertaining. We have added a news/blog feature where announcements and informative articles will be posted. We encourage members to contribute with images and articles.
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