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2009 Black Belt Extravaganza & Holiday Banquet  

After 30 years of martial arts in Lake County, teaching thousands of students, the Karate Institute culminated the year with the Black Belt Extravaganza on November 21, 2009.  The Extravaganza is the school’s most important and creative martial arts show each year.  This year, it featured 29 students who have earned the right and privilege of wearing a Black Belt.  The show was a rousing success with the addition of the Taiko Drum troop as a special treat.

Our special 30th Anniversary Holiday Banquet was held at the LaMalfa Party Center, on Sunday, November 22, 2009, at 2:00 pm.  Click here for pictures of the festivities.


TEAM KIXXX PAGE   

A new page for Team KIXXX has been created - it's just in it's infancy stage right now.  More information, pictures and fun things to come in the next few weeks.  If you would like to see the page, check it out here.


Team KIXXX 2008 Video Montage   

 

  

A video sampler of Team KIXXX throughout 2008.


Latest Pictures And Videos    

Note:  New pictures are constantly added to the Classes and Candids Galleries so check there often for updates.

 

Demos

 

2009 KidShow Demo - March, 2009  Pictures   Videos 

Lil' Dragons portion of the show   Pictures  Videos 

2009 It's Better In Mentor Festival   - September, 2009  Gallery1    Gallery 2  

2009 Summit Academy Demo - November, 2009 

Japanese American Citizens League Holiday Fair - November, 2009 

 

Testing

 

Pre-Dan (Black Belt Testing)  

Lil' Dragon October Belt Testing 

November Testing 

December Testing 

Lil' Dragon January Belt Testing  

 

Tournaments

 

2009 AKA Grand National (NASKA) - June, 2009 - Louisville, KY  Pictures    Videos   

2009 Capitol Classic (NASKA) - August 2009 - Washington, DC

2009 Kumite Classic (NBL) - Aubust 2009 - Pittsburgh, PA 

2009 Cleveland Martial Arts Championship (PKC) - October 2009 

 

Special Events

 

It's Better In Mentor Parade - September, 2009

Nathan Markley's Birthday Party - September, 2009 

Fall Open House - October, 2009

Black Belt Extravaganza (Belt Presentation) - November, 2009  

KI Holiday Banquet  - November, 2009  


Martial Arts as a Family Affair  

It is something that we have always known and strongly believed in here at the Karate Institute Family martial arts classes boost confidence, improve fitness and cement family bonds.  In a recent article by the same title, Jeanette Moninger from Prevention magazine explores how the martial arts can benefit everyone from young children to adult.  Moninger asserts that the sport has become very much a family affair by providing multiple benefits from helping to bully-proof kids, to sharpening focus for kids with ADHD, to empowering mothers and daughters.  To read more of this article and related articles, click on the links above or go to this page.


Looking for a Different and Fun Birthday Party Idea?  

The Karate Institute provides one of the best Birthday parties in the area!  The parties are held on either Saturdays or Sundays and we providing everything:  fun activities, food & drinks, paper goods, goody bags and even a karate demo!  All you have to do is relax and enjoy the festivities.  Tell me more!

         

      


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