Kagami Biraki – 鏡開き – First Training of the New Year: Saturday, January 4th, 2024

Date: January 4th, 10am to 11:30am – Kagami Biraki!
Location: The Dojo

In keeping with Japanese martial arts tradition, we will hold our first class of the year, Kagami Biraki 鏡開き, (read more here) on January 4th.

This class will be open to all students of all levels and ages and to our parents and caregivers as well! So we hope everyone will show up and help us work up our first sweat of the New Year!

We’ll be on the in dojo… please wear your full gi. And please bring a bottle of water.

Looking forward to everyone being there and to having a great time training together!

Board Breaking Seminars – Tuesday December 17th – during normal class times

Join us in the dojo on Tuesday, December 17th* and learn how to break your first board!

You must register for this event and it is only open to current students and is $10**.

* The Seminars will replace the classes that usually occur at these times.

** You will get 2 boards with your registration. If you wish to break more boards, you need to purchase them from the KKA store via your ZenPlanner account.

Dojo closures – Thanksgiving Thurs. Nov. 28 & Sat. Nov. 30

Turkey Day is nearly upon us! Did somebody say stuffing?! Mmm…

Considering everyone will be so full and enjoying time with their families and friends, the dojo will closed during the Thanksgiving Holiday.

No class on Thursday, November 28th or Saturday, November 30th. Our normal class schedule will resume on Monday, December 1st.

Be well, enjoy your time off and be ready to train hard when you get back.

School’s Out – October Fun Day

School’s Out on Thursday Oct 3rd and you need a fun day for your child! We’ve got just the thing to keep the kiddos happy!

Our School’s Out program will run from 9am – 4pm. We will provide karate training, crafts, a movie and other fun activities.

The cost is $90 per child. If you have a student who will attend the 5pm class, you may request an extension for $10 extra.

Click here to Sign Up for School’s Out

Please pack a lunch for your child: an afternoon snack will be provided.

Promotions: Monday 8/5 – 5:30 – 8:30pm – No classes this day. Junior Yellow+ Belt Promotion: Saturday 8/10

We excited to announce that our next promotions will be taking place soon! They will take place over two days, as follows:

General Promotion:

  • Date: Monday, August 5th
  • Time:
    Peewees: 5:30 – 6:30pm
    Juniors: 6:30 – 7:30pm
    Youth/Adults: 7:30 – 8:30pm
  • Location: In the dojo

Junior Yellow and Higher Promotion:

  • Date: Saturday, August 10
  • Time: 12:30pm
  • Location: In the dojo
  • If you are eligible for promotion, you will receive an email letting you know.
  • Parents are welcomed and encouraged to attend. There will be numerous photo opportunities.

All classes normally scheduled for this day are postponed until the following week. Our normal schedule resumes on Tuesday, August 6.

Parent’s Night Out – Friday, June 28th, from 6:00pm-9:00pm

Parents, do you need a few hours to yourself? 

Let us entertain your student(s) with some karate, weapons training, arts and crafts, games, pizza, and a movie. Our theme will be Super Summer Spectacular.

Please remember to register early since we have limited spots and this is our most popular one!

Date: Friday, June 28th
Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Movie: TBD

Theme: Super Summer Spectacular

Click here to register

Pleasant Plains Elementary School – Student Talk

Jun Shihan Karen visited Pleasant Plains Elementary School recently to give a Student Talk to the the 2nd Grade. The 2nd grade students raised money to benefit school programs and the prize was a visit by JSK. She spoke of respect and self control and how they applied to the students behavior in school.


Kells Karate Academy is happy to offer this service to other schools, as well. We can lead classroom talks or assemblies for classes or the entire school. If you are interested, please contact karen@kellskarate.com.