The dojo year is jam-packed with special events, seminars, and much more.
Events 2024
This is the official Goju Karate 2024 Events Calendar. We update this page constantly with any new information, so be sure to check back often!
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January 2024
The dojo year starts: Kagami Biraki
Kagami Biraki :: SATURDAY January 13
Dojo opens at 10AM. Kagami Biraki begins at 10:30AM THIS EVENT IS FOR ADULTS AND ALL KIDS.. Read more.
February 2024
Rank Testing and Presidents Day Holiday
Rank Testing :: SATURDAY February 17
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 19 - SATURDAY February 24
Dojo closed for the Presidents Day Holiday. Regular schedule resumes on Monday, February 26.
March 2024
Locker Room Reorganization
Locker Room Reorganization and Cleanup :: SATURDAY March 2
The new locker rooms get their final reorganization and the contents of the old locker rooms will be distributed. More information here.
April 2024
History of Karatedō Seminar, Easter, and April Rank Testing
Easter Holiday :: FRIDAY March 29 - MONDAY April 1
Dojo closed for the Easter Holiday. Regular schedule resumes on Tuesday, April 2
Advanced Brownbelt Review Class :: SATURDAY April 13
Regular Saturday Schedule (all Mentor, Kids, and Adult Classes will be held at their regularly-scheduled times). A special review class for Adult 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.
Rank Testing :: SATURDAY April 20
Dojo opens at 11AM. Testing begins at 11:30AM for Junior, Youth, and Teen Divisions. Testing begins at 1:30PM for all Adults.
SEMINAR: The History of Karatedō Part TWO :: FRIDAY April 26
The first seminar of the year offers the long-awaited second part of an in-depth exploration of the history of Karatedō. Seminar begins at 6PM; dojo opens at 5:30PM. ALL ADULTS + ALL TEENS may attend; the seminar will also be livecast. No regularly scheduled classes this day.
May 2024
Spring Break and Memorial Day
Spring Break Holiday :: WEDNESDAY May 1 - WEDNESDAY May 8
Dojo closed for the Spring Break Holiday. Regular schedule resumes on Thursday, May 9th.
Memorial Day Holiday :: SATURDAY May 25 - SATURDAY June 1
Dojo closed for the Memorial Day Holiday. Regular schedule resumes on Monday, June 3rd.
June 2024
Seminars and Rank Testing
Rank Testing :: SATURDAY June 22
Dojo opens at 11AM. Testing begins at 11:30AM for Junior, Youth, and Teen Divisions. Testing begins at 1:30PM for all Adults.
July 2024
Independence Day Holdiay
Independence Day Holiday :: WEDNESDAY July 3 - SATURDAY July 6
Dojo closed for the Independence Day Holiday. Regular schedule resumes on Monday , July 8
August 2024
Rank Testing, Gasshuku, and more.
Rank Testing :: SATURDAY August 10
Dojo opens at 11AM. Testing begins at 11:30AM for Junior, Youth, and Teen Divisions. Testing begins at 1:30PM for all Adults.
Gasshuku :: FRIDAY August 16 - TUESDAY August 19
Dojo closed for the traditional Gasshuku summer holiday. Regular schedule resumes on Wednesday, August 21.
September 2024
Labor Day Holiday, Blackbelt Week, and more.
Labor Day Holiday :: WEDNESDAY August 28 - MONDAY September 2
Dojo closed for the Labor Day Holiday. Regular schedule resumes on Tuesday, September 3.
Mooncakes (Otsukimi お月見) at the Dojo :: WEDNESDAY September 18
Regular Class Schedule. Mooncakes and treats at the dojo all day before and after classes!
Blackbelt Week SETUP :: MONDAY September 30
Dojo closed for setup in preparation for Blackbelt Week (see below).
October 2024
Blackbelt Week, Columbus Day, Rank Testing, and more.
Blackbelt Week :: SATURDAY October 5 - SATURDAY October 12
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 14
Dojo closed for the Columbus Day Holiday. Regular schedule resumes on Tuesday, October 15th.
Rank Testing :: SATURDAY October 19
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 :: WEDNESDAY October 30
Kids train in Costume! Sorry Adults, this is only for Kids ;)
Regular Class Schedule observed.
November 2024
Thanksgiving and more.
Thanksgiving Holiday :: SATURDAY November 23 - SATURDAY November 30
Dojo closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Regular schedule resumes on Monday, December 2nd.
December 2024
Rank Testing, Christmas Holidays, and more.
Rank Testing :: SATURDAY December 14
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 14
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 :: MONDAY December 16 - SATURDAY January 4
Dojo closed for the Christmas Holiday. Regular schedule resumes on Monday, January 6, 2025.