Keikukan Dojo News 10/26
Traditional Karate Training – Discipline – Respect – Confidence
Lawton, Oklahoma
A Message from the Dojo
Thank you to every student and family who continues to support Keikukan Dojo. Progress in karate is built one class at a time—through consistent attendance, focused practice, respect for others, and a willingness to improve.
Whether you are a beginner taking your first steps on the dojo floor or an advanced student working toward your next rank, remember that karate training develops much more than kicking and punching. It builds confidence, self-control, fitness, awareness, perseverance, and strong character.
Let’s continue to train hard, support one another, and represent Keikukan Dojo with pride both inside and outside the dojo.
Osu!
— Gordon Sensei
Training Focus This Month
This month, students will be working on:
• Proper stances, balance, and body posture
• Strong basics: blocks, punches, strikes, and kicks
• Kata practice and understanding the meaning behind movements
• Kumite control, timing, distance, and safety
• Self-defense awareness and confidence
• Dojo etiquette, respect, and leadership
At-Home Practice Challenge
Students are encouraged to practice for 10–15 minutes, three times per week at home.
A simple look at a standard training session:
1. Bowing ceremony (begin class)
2. Practice Kihon for each level
3. Perform kata with proper techniques.
4. Practice bunkai application
5. Perform weapons katas for each level
6. recite dojo kun
7. Bowing ceremony (end of class)
Quality practice is more important than rushing. Focus on good form, balance, breathing, and discipline.
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Parent Corner
Parents, thank you for trusting Keikukan Dojo with your child’s martial arts training. Your encouragement makes a major difference.
You can help your student succeed by:
• Bringing them to class consistently
• Making sure they arrive on time
• Asking them what they learned after class
• Encouraging respectful behavior at home and school
• Helping them practice their assigned karate material
• Making sure their uniform is clean and complete
• Reminding them that advancement is earned through effort, attitude, knowledge, and consistent training
Karate is not only about earning belts. It is about building habits that help students succeed in school, at home, and throughout life.
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Dojo Reminders
• Wear a clean karate uniform to every class.
• Bring required sparring gear, weapons, or water when assigned.
• Remove shoes before entering the training area.
• Keep fingernails and toenails trimmed for safety.
• Students should remain respectful, focused, and quiet during instruction.
• Please notify the dojo if a student will be absent for an extended period.
• Tuition- you will be handed a monthly friendly reminder statement. Contact the dojo privately if you have questions about billing or membership.
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Bring a Friend
Do you know someone who could benefit from karate training?
Keikukan Dojo welcomes new students who want to build confidence, discipline, fitness, focus, and practical self-defense skills. Invite a friend, family member, coworker, or classmate to visit and try a class.
New-student special:
“First class free” or “6 weeks trial program of introductory training for $99 with a free uniform
Please have guests contact us before attending so we can place them in the appropriate class.
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Keikukan Dojo
Lawton, Oklahoma
Phone: 580.280.0381
Email: keikukandojo@gmail.com
Website: keikukandojo.org
Facebook: keikukan dojo
Train with purpose. Live with confidence. Represent with respect.
Osu!