Madden Karate Dojo - Chillicothe Ohio

Belt Test is fast approaching so make sure your students are ready.

Belt Test is Sunday April 26th

Carver Community Center
165 W. 4th St
Chillicothe

Doors open for Iaido : 9:00 AM time may change

Black Belt Meeting: 9:15 AM

Test starts : 9:30 AM

Tai Chi Test starts at 11:00 AM

Karate doors open: 11:00 AM

Black Belt Meeting 11:30 AM

Belt Test starts: 12 Noon

Seminar Heather Madden
Sunday May 17th
Adult Brown and Adult Black Belts only

Seminar Joe Foresta
Sunday July 12th
Cane Katas (2)

Belt Test
Sunday July 26th

See everyone soon
Soke, Heather Madden

6 days left until the 58th karate and Ju-Jitsu Championship tournament. Come one, come all and let’s get ready for some great competition. Grand Champion trophies to be given away to the best of the best.
See everyone soon
Soke, Heather Madden

Start getting your students ready because there are only 2 weeks left until the 58th Anniversary,
Ohio State Karate and Ju-Jitsu Championship!
March 21st, 2026
Ohio Christian University
Circleville, Ohio

See everyone soon,
Soke,Heather Madden

Pre Registration is due today.
Remember price increase if you pay at the door

Ohio State Karate and Ju-Jitsu Championship
March 21st, 2026
Ohio Christian University
1476 Lancaster Pike
Circleville, Ohio 43113

Pre Registration for Karate is only $40 for all 3 events and $10 for Synchronized Kata
Ju-Jitsu and Iaido is also $40 for 2 events
$10 T-Shirts

At the Door the price has increased to
$50 for one event
$55 for 2-3 events
$10 Synchronized
$15 for T-Shirts

See everyone soon,
Heather Madden

This Saturday Feb. 28th is the Pre Registration Deadline for the 58th Anniversary Ohio State Karate and Ju-Jitsu Championship. Remind your students to get their form and payment in soon and also of the price increase if they are paying at the door. See the list of prices below.

Pre Registration due February 28th.

Ohio State Karate and Ju-Jitsu Championship
March 21st, 2026
Ohio Christian University
1476 Lancaster Pike
Circleville, Ohio 43113

Pre Registration for Karate is only $40 for all 3 events and $10 for Synchronized Kata
Ju-Jitsu and Iaido is also $40 for 2 events
$10 T-Shirts

At the Door the price has increased to
$50 for one event
$55 for 2-3 events
$10 Synchronized
$15 for T-Shirts

See everyone soon,
Heather Madden

2 more weeks until Pre Registration is due for the 58th Anniversary Ohio State Karate and Ju-Jitsu Championship.

Pre Registration due February 28th.

Ohio State Karate and Ju-Jitsu Championship
March 21st, 2026
Ohio Christian University
1476 Lancaster Pike
Circleville, Ohio 43113

Pre Registration for Karate is only $40 for all 3 events and $10 for Synchronized Kata
Ju-Jitsu and Iaido is also $40 for 2 events
$10 T-Shirts

At the Door the price has increased to
$50 for one event
$55 for 2-3 events
$10 Synchronized
$15 for T-Shirts

See everyone soon,
Heather Madden

2 years ago today we lost our mother Sheila Madden. I know you are no longer in pain but I miss and think of you a lot. You are up in Heaven with God who is looking after you and still taking care of you. You and Dad are together again. I love you mom.

58th Anniversary Ohio State Karate and Ju-Jitsu Tournament coming March 21st, 2026.
Pre Registration is due by February 28th, so do not delay in getting your entry form and money in.

Pre Registration is still the same price ($40 Kata, Kumite and Weapons. Synchronized is an additional $10). Ju-Jitsu and Iaido is still $40.

Paying at the door, the price is now $50 for one event and $55 for 2 or more, Synchronized is $10.
Ju-Jitsu and Iaido, the price for 1 event is $50 and 2 events is $55, so tell your students.

See everyone soon,
Soke, Heather Madden

Belt Test Sunday February 8th

Carver Community Center

165 W. 4th St. Chillicothe

Doors open for Iaido : 9:30 AM

Black Belt Meeting: 9:45 AM

Test starts : 10:00 AM

Tai Chi will start in between Iaido and Karate

Karate doors open: 11:00 AM

Black Belt Meeting 11:30 AM

Belt Test starts: 12 Noon

See everyone at the test

Soke, Heather Madden

Don’t forget about the March 21st tournament coming up. Start getting your students ready.

Feb 28th is when Pre Registration is due.

Due to the weather condition, wind chill, condition of side streets and the Carver being closed all week, we are once again moving the Belt Test to Sunday February 8th.

Stay warm and be safe if you are driving.
See everyone soon,
Soke, Heather Madden

Karate class is canceled for Tuesday Jan. 27th in Chillicothe due to level 3 emergency and no school. See everyone Thursday , fingers crossed.
Soke, Heather Madden

Good Morning Everyone,

Due to the weather conditions, bitter cold and several inches of snow coming in, I am canceling the belt test for tomorrow and everything will be rescheduled to the following Sunday, February 1st.
I hope to see everyone next Sunday, stay warm and be safe.

A quick reminder that the pre-registration deadline is at the end of the month in February. February is right around the corner.

Soke, Heather Madden