Traditional Karate North Central Region Newsletter
COVID-19 – Dojos Can Expand Class Size – April 1, 2021
Minnesota (MN) has been doing a great job in getting more people vaccinated and controlling the spread of COVID-19 virus. Effective March 15, 2021, the state of MN will relax the restrictions for in-person gym and dojo attendance. This is great news for the Traditional Karate North Central Region clubs and students! Contact your club’s Sensei regarding your dojo’s expanded in-person attendance dates and plans.
Here is an excerpt from the MN Stay Safe Plan:
Beginning March 15, 2021 at 12 p.m.
* Gym capacity is capped at 50%, maximum capacity remains at 250.
* Machines and people should maintain 6 feet of distance.
* Indoor classes are limited to 25 people, assuming distancing can be observed.
* Outdoor classes are limited to 50 people.
* Masks required
Beginning April 1, gyms, personal fitness and yoga studios, or martial arts spaces with sufficient normal occupant capacity may exceed 250 people per applicable percentage limits and guidance.
For more information on the MN Stay Safe plan click here
AAKF 2021 Spring Seminar April 17 – July10 (update)
The AAKF Technical Committee has organized a series of four 2-hour Zoom seminars from 11:00am-1:00pm CDST on Saturday starting April 17 to July 10, 2021. Click here for more details regarding the Zoom seminar topics, instructor, and dates/times. This is your opportunity to re-engage with the AAKF organization and fellow karatekas. Come learn and have fun!
AAKF Dan Test – May 15, 2021
As part of the AAKF 2021 spring seminar, the AAKF Technical Committee will be conducting Zoom dan test on May 15, 2021 at 1:00pm CDST. If you are interested in taking a dan exam, contact Art Wong NCR Director at director@ncr-aakf.org no later than April 30, 2021 to start your dan test registration process. Details on the dan fee, form, dojo location where you will perform your dan test, and date/timeline will be provided by Art Wong.
Upcoming Calendar of Events and Registration
- NCR upcoming events
- Shiai – SKM dojo – March 25 at SKM noon-3pm – Click here for more details.
- AAKF/WTKF upcoming events
- AAKF
- AAKF 2023 Seminar – April 21-23 Van Cleve Recreation Center Mpls – Click here for the online registration link. Click here for the flyer.
- AAKF
- AAKF 2023 National Championship June 21-24 Washington, DC. Click here for more details on the AAKF National Championships.
- WTKF
- Pan-Am tournament – 2023 – more details to follow.
- WTKF calendar – Click here for this year’s events.
- WTKF
Click here to see past event videos and click here for past event photos from the NCR video and photo Library. Click here for additional photos from the U of Mn club photo library.
Dan Examination Schedule
- NCR and AAKF dan exam schedule
- NCR dan exam (Shodan-Nidan exams only) Friday July 21, 2023 6:00pm St. Paul dojo
- NCR dan exam (Shodan-Nidan exams only) fall- more details to follow
- AAKF April 21-23 2023 Spring seminar – dan exam (all ranks) and certification exam
- AAKF June 21-24 2023 National Championships – dan exam (all ranks) and certification exam
- Dan examination testing requirements shodan-sandan – click here
- Dan rank registration required when you pass your dan exam – click here
For More Information and Links
Upcoming Calendar of Events and Registration
- NCR upcoming events
- Shiai – SKM dojo – March 25 at SKM noon-3pm – Click here for more details.
- AAKF/WTKF upcoming events
- AAKF
- AAKF 2023 Seminar – April 21-23 Van Cleve Recreation Center Mpls – Click here for the online registration link. Click here for the flyer.
- AAKF
- AAKF 2023 National Championship June 21-24 Washington, DC. Click here for more details on the AAKF National Championships.
- WTKF
- Pan-Am tournament – 2023 – more details to follow.
- WTKF calendar – Click here for this year’s events.
- WTKF
Click here to see past event videos and click here for past event photos from the NCR video and photo Library. Click here for additional photos from the U of Mn club photo library.
Dan Examination Schedule
- NCR and AAKF dan exam schedule
- NCR dan exam (Shodan-Nidan exams only) Friday July 21, 2023 6:00pm St. Paul dojo
- NCR dan exam (Shodan-Nidan exams only) fall- more details to follow
- AAKF April 21-23 2023 Spring seminar – dan exam (all ranks) and certification exam
- AAKF June 21-24 2023 National Championships – dan exam (all ranks) and certification exam
- Dan examination testing requirements shodan-sandan – click here
- Dan rank registration required when you pass your dan exam – click here
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Art Wong – Traditional Karate North Central Region Director, Godan