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Please note:

Kangeiko 2026 is a special event not covered by regular dojo tuition. All classes are open to all students of Shotokan karate, regardless of affiliation or dojo membership.

Classes marked in grey will be webcast for online participants. Please select “6 AM” classes when registering and paying online.

For in-person participants, we recommend registration for the all-inclusive Kangeiko 2026 experience. This includes all classes all week and amounts to only $20 per day!

Circumstances may force last-minute schedule changes, so please check here frequently.

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Monday, January 5, 2026:

6 AM to 7 AM (PST): Morning class

Tuesday, January 6, 2026:

6 AM to 7 AM (PST): Morning class

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Wednesday, January 7, 2026:

6 AM to 7 AM (PST): Morning class

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Thursday, January 8, 2026

6 AM – 7:00 AM: Morning class, Shiroma Sensei

6 PM – 7:00 PM: JKA Kihon, Shiroma Sensei

7 PM – 8:00 PM: JKA Kihon, Shiroma Sensei

8:00 PM: Refreshments at Santa Monica Dojo

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Friday, January 9, 2026

6 AM – 7:00 AM: Morning class, Shiroma Sensei

5:30 – 7:00 PM: Kata Class: Bassai Sho, Miyuki Kuroha

7:00 – 8:30 PM: JKA Kata Class, Shiroma Sensei

8:30 PM: Refreshments at Santa Monica Dojo

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Saturday, January 10, 2026

6 AM – 8:00 AM: Morning class, Shiroma Sensei

8:30 AM: 53rd Annual Kangeiko Toast. Followed by catered breakfast at Santa Monica Dojo. All are welcome.

Afternoon or evening social events, TBA

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Sunday, January 11, 2026

10 AM – 12:00 PM: Morning class focusing on JKA instructing, examining, and judging standards, Shiroma Sensei. All students shodan and above are welcome, as are those interested in converting to JKA qualifications.

Lunch at Santa Monica Dojo

1 – 1:30 PM: Check-in for all examinees

1:30 – 2:30 PM: Afternoon class on JKA exam preparation, Shiroma Sensei. (Everyone who is planning to take a JKA exam at any time in the future should take this class).

2:30 PM: JKA Dan exams (1 – 3), Judge D practical exam. Followed by Judge D written exam.

Examiners: Field Sensei & Shiroma Sensei.

To be followed by rest and social events.

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