Examination and New Colors

Results from the test held on February 18th are in. Everyone passed their exams and shows the hard work everyone has put in to their practices. A historic first for West Los Angeles Karate is that now we have adopted to each kyu has its own colored belts starting with white as a beginner, then […]

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Belt testing

Next test will be held on February 18th at our Dojo. Anyone that qualifies is eligible to test for is next belt/kyu level. For detailed testing procedures for your rank go to https://wlakarate.org/about-west-los-angeles-karate-school/#belts

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Nikkei Karate tournament 2022

For the first time since 2019, Nikkei karate tournament was back on. 3 people went to compete and brought back 3 medals. Maya got 1st place in Kumite and 2nd place in Kata. Sigthor got 2nd place in Kata. Raphael was close to getting a medal in kata, this was his first time competing.

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Sad News

We are saddened to report that Dr. John Horns, age 90, passed away on December 30, 2021. John enjoyed training with us for four decades. He lived a very full life and did so with great energy and curiosity. John was a radiation oncologist who loved his profession and loved being of service to his […]

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Back to the DOJO

Starting July 28th we will be able to go back to our beautiful Dojo at the Collin and Katz YMCA. Wednesday classes: 6:30 – 8:00 pm for all Saturday classes: 10:30 am – 11:15 pm – All levels Saturday classes: 11:20 am – 12:15 pm – Advanced Make sure your YMCA membership is in good […]

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WLAK T-shirts

We have finally decided on new t-shirts. Black softstyle shirt with our logo on front along with Japanese Kanji that reads “Karate-Do”  On the back we have our logo again floating with bigger letters around it.  Please click on the link below and let us know sizes and quantities you are interested in so we […]

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Training Outside – Saturday 03/27/2021

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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Kicking Covid-19 – Classes suspended

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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West Los Angeles Karate testing 2020/02/15

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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We are moving! – But not far

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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