Winter Bulletin 2026

Hello JKO members & families,
Some important reminders as we near the end of 2026.

🦃 NOVEMBER
- There will be no class on Wednesday, Nov 11th in observance of Veterans Day 🇺🇸.

- JKO Kumite Seminar will be on Saturday 11/14 at 12:00-2:00 with USA Kumite Champion, Brian Hilliard. JKO Kata Seminar will be on Saturday 11/21 at 12:00-2:00. Fee is $30 for each seminar. Please see flyer for details.

- In observance of Thanksgiving, the Dojo will be closed Wednesday 11/25 through Sunday, November 29th.  Don’t eat too much turkey!🍗  Regular classes will resume on November 30th to work off Thanksgiving dinner.

❄️ DECEMBER/JANUARY
- The next Kyu Test will be on December 2nd at 4pm. Applications will need to be submitted by 11/21. Given the holidays, please plan accordingly.

- The Dojo will be closed for Christmas starting Wednesday, December 23rd through Sunday, December 27th.  Classes resume on Monday, December 28th.

- In observance of the New Year, the dojo will be closed starting Wednesday 12/30/26 through Sunday 1/3/27.  Classes resume on Monday, January 4th 2027!

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‼️Save the Date‼️
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The JKO Annual Tournament & events will be on the January 15th-17th, 2027.
-Black belt test will be on Friday, January 15th @ 5pm.

- Dojo will be closed on Monday, Jan 18th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Thank you,

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Japan Karate-Do Shito Ryu Hanshi: M. Miki 8th Degree
JKO: Japan Karate-Do Org. International
6108 Avenida Encinas, Suite A,
Carlsbad, CA 92011
Tel: (858) 414-7371

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