Black Belt Hall of Fame

Sensei Rodney and Sensei Cameron will be at the Eastern U.S.A International Martial Arts Association 26^th Anniversary Global Leadership Conference to be Inducted into the U.S.A. International Black Belt Hall of Fame on November 14th, 15th, and 16th.

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Closed

We will be closed on February 14th and 17th.

Ko Sutemi West Karate Tournament

Belt Test

December 14th 2013
14 students tested for belt promotions.  All 14 students passed. 





Serene Pierson with a self defence move, moving out of a choke hold with Senei Peoples 

Jacob Huffman showing a hip throw with Connor Johnson

Anthony Woods showing how to fall for Sensei Rhonda

Nevaeh Iturreria demonstrating how to block for Sensei Peoples

Brain Tenneson demonstrating a U punch for Sensei Rhonda

Logan Johnson performing a Kata

Jayden Leake performing a Kata

Each testing Student must fight a Belt of their rank and a Belt of a higher rank.

Students testing for 1st KYU Brown must demonstrate the Sai Kata

Belt Test

Belt Test

Thank You!

Ko Sutemi West wants to thank Jason and Amada Dokie for joining and teaching our class on Wednesday the 24th and Thursday the 25th.

We had a great time!

Thank You! Looking forward to the next time!

Don Madden Seminar: Kokyu Ho

Dickey's Barbecue Pit

Thank You!

We want to thank Frontier Minimart in Pine Grove for supporting  Ko Sutemi West and sponsoring the GSKA tournament April 13th, 2013 at the Amador High School GYM.

16th Irish Cup

Rhonda and William Lashbrook from the Ko Sutemi West in Pine Grove joined the AKJU Team America International Competition team for the 16^th Irish Cup, held Dublin Ireland on Saturday, June 23^rd 2012.  The 16^th “Irish Cup” was held in Dublin’s National Basketball Arena, This is a multi – style event catering to Karate and JuJitsu, but it is open to all styles of martial arts.  The competitors had the opportunity to compete in Grappling, Individual and team Katas, Individual and team Sparring, Weapons and Self Defense.   This year the team consisted of 23 competitors.  The team had another outstanding day bringing home 27 Gold, 19 Silver and 18 Bronze medals; as well as 2 Grand Championships. 

Rhonda competed in Kata and won a Silver medal. 
William competed in Kata and also won a Silver Medal.   William also competed in Team Sparing and won a Bronze medal.

The A.K.J.U. TEAM AMERICA and A.K.J.U. ALL AMERICAN is a non discriminating Certified Federation recorded with the United States of America, State of Ohio, Office of the Secretary of State, which is open to all styles, age and belt rank, giving them the opportunity to travel and compete internationally and still remain in their own Dojo system of Federation.

GSKA Tournament August 11th 2012

Sensei Rodney Peoples took three competitors to the August 11^th GSKA Karate Tournament in Stockton CA. 

Andrea Newman took fourth place in Woman’s 18 and Older Pointing Sparring.  Andrea is currently 11 points behind first place.

Savannah Newman took fifth place in 8-10 year olds Beginner Japanese/Okinawan Forms.  Savannah is currently fourth in the points.

Clarence Newman took first place in 18 and Older Brown and Below Japanese/Okinawan Forms.  Clarence is currently first in points.

Karate Tournament Coming to Amador High School

If you're a martial artist and want to show your fighting skills or one of your favorite katas, the KSW Karate Dojo, in cooperation with the Golden State Karate Association, is hosting a Karate tournament at Amador High School in Sutter Creek, CA on July 14th.  We would love to see many people from our Amador County community there enjoying the show and/or competing.  The doors open at 9:00am and admission is $10 for spectators.  If you have any questions please give us a call at (209) 296-4200.  We would love to hear from you.

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