The dojo year is jam-packed with special events, seminars, and much more.
Events 2025
This is the official Goju Karate 2025 Events Calendar. We update this page constantly with any new information, so be sure to check back often!
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January 2025
The dojo year starts: Kagami Biraki
Kagami Biraki :: SATURDAY January 18
Dojo opens at 10AM. Kagami Biraki begins at 10:30AM THIS EVENT IS FOR ADULTS AND ALL KIDS.. Read more.
February 2025
Rank Testing and Presidents Day Holiday
Rank Testing :: SATURDAY February 15
Dojo opens at 11AM. Testing begins at 11:30AM for Junior, Youth, and Teen Divisions. Testing begins at 1:30PM for all Adults.
Presidents Day Holiday :: MONDAY February 17 - SATURDAY February 22
Dojo closed for the Presidents Day Holiday. Regular schedule resumes on Monday, February 24.
March 2025
1st Kyu Brown Belt Review
Advanced Brownbelt (1st Kyu) Review Class :: SATURDAY March 1
Regular Saturday Schedule (all Mentor, Kids, and Adult Classes will be held at their regularly-scheduled times). A special review class for Adult and Teen 1st Kyu Advanced Brown Belt students. Blackbelts are invited to participate as well. Presented at the NYC Dojo and via Livestream. 12:30PM to 1:30PM ET.
April 2025
1st Kyu Brown Belt Review, Easter, and April Rank Testing
Advanced Brownbelt (1st Kyu) Review Class :: SATURDAY April 12
Regular Saturday Schedule (all Mentor, Kids, and Adult Classes will be held at their regularly-scheduled times). A special review class for Adult and Teen 1st Kyu Advanced Brown Belt students. Blackbelts are invited to participate as well. Presented at the NYC Dojo and via Livestream. 12:30PM to 1:30PM ET.
Easter Holiday :: FRIDAY April 18 - MONDAY April 21
Dojo closed for the Easter Holiday. Regular schedule resumes on Tuesday, April 22
Rank Testing :: SATURDAY April 26
Dojo opens at 11AM. Testing begins at 11:30AM for Junior, Youth, and Teen Divisions. Testing begins at 1:30PM for all Adults.
May 2025
Spring Break [Golden Week] and Memorial Day
Spring Break Holiday :: FRIDAY May 2- SATURDAY May 10
Dojo closed for the Spring Break Holiday. Regular schedule resumes on Monday, May 12.
Memorial Day Holiday :: FRIDAY May 23 - TUESDAY May 27
Dojo closed for the Memorial Day Holiday. Regular schedule resumes on Wednesday, May 28.
June 2025
Seminars and Rank Testing
Rank Testing :: SATURDAY June 28
Dojo opens at 11AM. Testing begins at 11:30AM for Junior, Youth, and Teen Divisions. Testing begins at 1:30PM for all Adults.
July 2025
Independence Day Holdiay
Independence Day Holiday :: WEDNESDAY July 2 - Tuesday July 8
Dojo closed for the Independence Day Holiday. Regular schedule resumes on Wednesday, July 9.
August 2025
Rank Testing, Gasshuku, and more.
Gasshuku :: Wednesday August 6 - Wednesday August 13
Dojo closed for the traditional Gasshuku summer holiday. Regular schedule resumes on Thursday, August 14.
Rank Testing :: SATURDAY August 23
Dojo opens at 11AM. Testing begins at 11:30AM for Junior, Youth, and Teen Divisions. Testing begins at 1:30PM for all Adults.
September 2025
Labor Day Holiday, Blackbelt Selection for Teens, and more.
Labor Day Holiday :: FRIDAY August 29 - MONDAY September 1
Dojo closed for the Labor Day Holiday. Regular schedule resumes on Tuesday, September 2.
Blackbelt Selection [Shonen Only] :: SATURDAY September 27
Dojo closed for the final day of Shonen blackbelt testing. Blackbelts only, plus selection candidates, and family members.
October 2025
Blackbelt Week, Columbus Day, Rank Testing, and more.
Mooncakes (Otsukimi お月見) at the Dojo :: WEDNESDAY October 6
Regular Class Schedule. Mooncakes and treats at the dojo all day before and after classes!
Blackbelt Selection [Adults Only] :: SATURDAY October 4
Dojo closed for the final day of blackbelt testing. Blackbelts only.
Blackbelt Dinner [All Blackbelts] :: SATURDAY October 4
Dojo closed as all blackbelts of all ranks meet together and enjoy the Annual blackbelt dinner.
Blackbelt Week :: SATURDAY October 4 - SATURDAY October 11
Dojo opens every day this week! More details on events, special classes, and more, will be announced as the event draws closer.
Columbus Day Holiday :: MONDAY October 13
Dojo closed for the Columbus Day Holiday. Regular schedule resumes on Tuesday, October 14th.
Rank Testing :: SATURDAY October 18
Dojo opens at 11AM. Testing begins at 11:30AM for Junior, Youth, and Teen Divisions. Testing begins at 1:30PM for all Adults.
Halloween @ the Dojo :: FRIDAY October 31
Kids train in Costume! Sorry Adults, this is only for Kids ;)
Regular Class Schedule observed with some Adult Division modifications.
November 2025
Thanksgiving and more.
NYC Karatedō International Championship :: SATURDAY November 8
Dojo closed to host Day One of the 2025 NYC Karatedō International Championship. Events on this day: Tameshiwari (Adults, Teens, Mentor); Kata (Adults); Karatedō (Adults); and Kumite (Adults).
NYC Karatedō International Championship :: SUNDAY November 9
Dojo closed to host Day Two of the 2025 NYC Karatedō International Championship. Events on this day: Kata (Juniors, Youth, Teen, Mentor); Karatedō (Youth, Teens); and Kumite (Youth, Teens).
Thanksgiving Holiday :: WEDNESDAY November 26 - MONDAY December 1
Dojo closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Regular schedule resumes on Tuesday, December 2.
December 2025
Rank Testing, Christmas Holidays, and more.
Rank Testing :: SATURDAY December 13
Dojo opens at 11AM. Testing begins at 11:30AM for Junior, Youth, and Teen Divisions. Testing begins at 1:30PM for all Adults.
Holiday Party :: SATURDAY December 13
Dojo opens at 11AM. Feast all day! Our annual Goju Karate Holiday Party offers treats and fun as December rank testing continues throughout the day.
Christmas Holiday :: Thursday December 18 - SATURDAY January 3, 2026
Dojo closed for the Christmas Holiday. Regular schedule resumes on Monday, January 5, 2026.