Semi-Annual Blood Drive
We are very excited to partner with the Red Cross again and host a Blood Drive!
Our previous donations have been very successful, but we need your help to keep saving lives. To book your appointment, please call the dojo or use the link below
Kyu Testing
We will be hosting a Kyu Test on Thursday, March 28th (6pm) for all our junior intermediate candidates.
We will be streaming this event virtually and will have plenty of room at the Dojo for parents and loved ones to watch the Kyu testing. Also, feel free to take any pictures and videos. We will also be making a video of the test that will be sent via email to all the candidates!
50th Anniversary Black Belt Workout
Prepare for a celebration 50 years in the making (1974 to 2024)!
We will begin our year-long celebration with a 50th Anniversary Black Belt Workout!
This will take place on Saturday, March 23rd at the Double-Tree by Hilton)! All Black Belts (currently practicing or not) of Buzz Durkin’s Uechi Karate School and the Uechiryu Butokukai are welcome to Register and Participate. More details coming soon!
Instructor's Workout and Seminar
his is a fantastic event where members of S.T.O.R.M., Assistant Instructors and Instructors from across the association come together to meet and train. Subjects will include Class Management, Teaching Techniques and Judges training.
S.T.O.R.M. Members and Junior Assistant Instructors begin with working out in the 10am Junior Black Belt Class and then continue with seminars until 12:30pm.
Adult Assistant Instructors and Instructors begin with working out in the 11:30 am Adult Black Belt Class and then continue with seminars until 2:30pm
Parent's Night Out - Valentine Nerf Wars!
Only 15 slots available - Register below!
Parents go out for valentine’s dinner, shopping or just a rest! Meanwhile the kids have fun at the dojo with:
Pizza
Popcorn
Nerf-Battles
Movies
and so much more!
As part of our referral program, every paid participant can bring a non-student friend to join in on the fun!
Dojo Owner's Workout and Meeting
The Association of Dojo Owners are independently owned Uechi karate schools dedicated to the growth of high quality Uechi karate, whose mission is to make our students more successful in life through their practice of Uechi Karate. This is accomplished by teaching Karate as a complete discipline (Mind, Body and Spirit), which in addition to developing physical defense, encourages the formation of high personal standards and respect for fellow men and women. Through the practice and teaching, and student service culture the stive every day is to produce individuals who are positive, respected and contributing members of our society.
Black Belt Testing Review
The dojo will be closed today, due to Black Belt Testing Preview. The Performance Preview is the first time the candidates get to demonstrate their skill levels.
During the review candidates will be standing in front of four to five master ranking judges with over a hundred years of combined experience!
These tests will be a CLOSED DOOR TESTS. We have found that test candidates perform their best without the added pressure that an audience of family members, spouses, and friends create. The preview will be recorded and made available to each candidate.
Best of luck to all candidates!
Civil Rights Day
There will be no regular classes this Monday (January 15th) in observance of Martin Luther King jr Day.
Looking forward to seeing everyone Tuesday!
Dojo Closed - Annual Vacation
Have a Safe and Fantastic Holiday Season!
Looking forward to seeing you on Tuesday, January 2nd with our updated schedule.
Parent's Night Out - Nerf Wars!
Only 15 slots available - Register below!
Parents go out for shopping, dinner or just a rest! Meanwhile the kids have fun at the dojo with:
Pizza
Popcorn
Nerf-Battles
Movies
and so much more!
As part of our referral program, every paid participant can bring a non-student friend to join in on the fun!
Winter Kyu Testing
Congratulation to all our candidates!
For those who are uncomfortable with attending physically, we will be allowing the students to join us virtually.
We will be streaming this event virtually and will have plenty of room at the Dojo for parents and loved ones to watch the Kyu testing. Also, feel free to take any pictures and videos. We will also be making a video of the test that will be sent via email to all the candidates!
For all details concerning the kyu testing, please go to our student pages and click on “Kyu Test”.
Adult Holiday Social
All Adult Students, Parents and Spouses Welcome!
This event will be in the function room downstairs (there is parking around back) and is open to all adult students, parents of students and friends. Horderves for everyone!
Looking forward to seeing you all there!
Dojo Closed - Thanksgiving Day Weekend
There will be no regular classes, Thursday (November 23rd) through Saturday (November 25th), in observance of Thanksgiving Day.
We will be back for our regular classes on Monday, November 27th!
2023 Holiday Store Sale
Our Biggest sale of the year!
One-Day Only (In dojo or online)!
25% off of everything!
Halloween Party
We will be running our Halloween party on October 31st from 3:30pm to 5pm
Also, as a friendly reminder that there will be no regular afternoon and evening classes on Tuesday, October 31st.
Ikkyu Testing
Several of our Junior (6pm) and Adult (7pm) Nikyu candidates ranking students will be tested. After the testing is completed, all the candidates will be presented with a detailed explanation of the next year's worth of training for Black Belt Testing.
We will be streaming this event virtually and will have plenty of room at the Dojo for parents and loved ones to watch the Kyu testing. Also, feel free to take any pictures and videos. We will also be making a video of the test that will be sent via email to all the candidates!
Halloween Party
No regular evening classes today (11:30am class is still on!), in its place we’ll be hosting a series of Halloween activities!
Blood Drive
We are very excited to partner with the Red Cross again and host a Blood Drive!
Our previous donations have been very successful, but we need your help to keep saving lives. To book your appointment, please call the dojo or use the link below
Dojo Closed in Observance of Columbus Day
This is a friendly reminder that there will be no regular classes this Monday (October 9th) in observance of Columbus Day.
Have a safe and wonderful holiday weekend!
Dojo Closed - Professional Development Day!
This is a friendly reminder that there will be no regular classes Thursday (October 5th) as Mr. Durkin and the crew are going to Washinton, DC for professional training.
... Well, Mr. Durkin is professionally training people - the rest of us are training!
Anyway, have a great day. Saturday's classes are as usual!
Uechi-Con 2023!
Dojo Closed as the crew at Buzz Durkin’s Uechi Karate School prepare for the biggest event of the Uechi Year!
Fall Adult Kyu Testing
Congratulation to all our candidates!
For those who are uncomfortable with attending physically, we will be allowing the students to join us virtually.
We will be streaming this event virtually and will have plenty of room at the Dojo for parents and loved ones to watch the Kyu testing. Also, feel free to take any pictures and videos. We will also be making a video of the test that will be sent via email to all the candidates!
For all details concerning the kyu testing, please go to our student pages and click on “Kyu Test”.
Fall Junior Intermediate Kyu Testing
Congratulation to all our candidates!
For those who are uncomfortable with attending physically, we will be allowing the students to join us virtually.
We will be streaming this event virtually and will have plenty of room at the Dojo for parents and loved ones to watch the Kyu testing. Also, feel free to take any pictures and videos. We will also be making a video of the test that will be sent via email to all the candidates!
For all details concerning the kyu testing, please go to our student pages and click on “Kyu Test”.
Fall Junior Beginner's Kyu Testing
Congratulation to all our candidates!
For those who are uncomfortable with attending physically, we will be allowing the students to join us virtually.
We will be streaming this event virtually and will have plenty of room at the Dojo for parents and loved ones to watch the Kyu testing. Also, feel free to take any pictures and videos. We will also be making a video of the test that will be sent via email to all the candidates!
For all details concerning the kyu testing, please go to our student pages and click on “Kyu Test”.
Dojo Closed for Labor Day Weekend
There will be no regular classes, Saturday (September 2nd) through Monday (September 4th), in observance of Labor Day.
We will be back for our regular classes on Tuesday, September 5th!
Annual Summer Vacation
We will be closed for our annual summer vacation and building maintenance and upgrades from June 30th to July 14th.
When we return, we will be launching our updated Schedule (see below).
Again, thank you all for your diligence and we are all looking forward to an exciting second half of 2023!
Summer Adult Kyu Testing
Congratulation to all our candidates!
For those who are uncomfortable with attending physically, we will be allowing the students to join us virtually.
We will be streaming this event virtually and will have plenty of room at the Dojo for parents and loved ones to watch the Kyu testing. Also, feel free to take any pictures and videos. We will also be making a video of the test that will be sent via email to all the candidates!
For all details concerning the kyu testing, please go to our student pages and click on “Kyu Test”.
Summer Junior Intermediate Kyu Testing
Congratulation to all our candidates!
For those who are uncomfortable with attending physically, we will be allowing the students to join us virtually.
We will be streaming this event virtually and will have plenty of room at the Dojo for parents and loved ones to watch the Kyu testing. Also, feel free to take any pictures and videos. We will also be making a video of the test that will be sent via email to all the candidates!
For all details concerning the kyu testing, please go to our student pages and click on “Kyu Test”.
Summer Junior Beginner's Kyu Testing
Congratulation to all our candidates!
For those who are uncomfortable with attending physically, we will be allowing the students to join us virtually.
We will be streaming this event virtually and will have plenty of room at the Dojo for parents and loved ones to watch the Kyu testing. Also, feel free to take any pictures and videos. We will also be making a video of the test that will be sent via email to all the candidates!
For all details concerning the kyu testing, please go to our student pages and click on “Kyu Test”.
Dojo Closed - Memorial Day Weekend
There will be no regular classes, Saturday (May 27th) through Monday (May 29th), in observance of Memorial Day.
We will be back for our regular classes on Tuesday, May 30th!