Universal Kempo Karate East Central Branch

Universal Kempo Karate East Central Branch

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Teaching self-confidence, respect, and discipline through Martial Arts to mould future generations! Buell for 44 years.

The East Central Branch of Universal Kempo Karate is owned and operated by Jesse and Shelly Manegdeg. 10th Degree Professor Jesse Manegdeg is an esteemed martial artist and has been training under Grand Master Martin T. He was known as one of the fiercest competitors on the competition circuit and was one of the first black belts inducted into the Colorado Karate Association's hall of fame. He aim

06/08/2026

‼️Modified Schedule for East Central Branch this week‼️There will be no regular classes on Friday, 6/12, only Adult Advanced Training 6pm-8pm. And no classes Saturday, 6/7! Black Belt Examinations will be held on Saturday. And there is a Colorado Karate Association Tournament in Windsor, CO.
Regular classes will resume on Monday, 6/15.
We'll be welcoming students from the other branches under Professor Manegdeg this week in anticipation of Black Belt Examinations. Come get some training in with our Kempo Ohana. And wish our black belt testers luck this week!! 🥋🌺🥋👊❤️🖤
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06/01/2026

In honor of Fathers Day this month, East Central Branch is offering free trial classes for all fathers, grandpas, and uncles of students for the whole month of June! Join your kids on the mat and have some fun in class.
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06/01/2026

It's summertime! Here's June's calendar for East Central Branch. It's officially T-Shirt Summer. You can wear your red or colored Kempo shirts to class all summer long.
And we're having FREE Trial Classes for all the Dads of students for the month of June, in honor of Father's Day! Come join the kids on the mat!

Jr Advanced Training is on Friday, 6/5, 6:15pm-8pm. And the last morning Black Belt Training before Black Belt Testing will be on Saturday, 6/6, 8:30am-10am.

Please welcome our guests visiting from Freeman, Yorba Linda and Hendersonville Branches. Their Heads of Schools and students are traveling here to train and for Black Belt Testing. There are no classes on Friday, 6/12 and Saturday, 6/13. Professors Manegdeg, DeYoung, and Polk will be having Adult Advanced Training and Black Belt Examinations. Wish our testers luck!
And our tournament team will be competing at a Colorado Karate Association Tournament on Saturday, June 13th, in Windsor, CO.

Buddy Week will be 6/22-6/27. Bring a friend to try karate class and get some Karate Bucks.

East Central Branch will be closed Saturday, 7/4 for Independance Day. Classes resume on Monday, 7/6. Junior Advanced Training will be on Friday 7/10, 6:15pm-8:00pm.
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06/01/2026

It's T-Shirt Summer! You can wear any of your favorite Universal Kempo Karate t-shirts to class. Your red one, any of the colored t-shirts, or special Seminar shirts. No need to worry about your gi tops, except for Advanced Trainings and Testing. You should still know where it is though or just keep it in your bag. Full uniform will be back in the fall. Let's have a fun, cool summer!
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05/25/2026

East Central Branch is closed today, 5/25, in observance of Memorial Day. Today take a moment to remember and honor those who gave everything in service to this country and the liberties we have. Gone but never forgotten.
From the Manegdeg's, we remember and honor all those we have lost and their families this weekend. Please be safe with all your activities and we'll see you on Tuesday, May 26th, for regular classes.
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05/24/2026

This week, May 26th-30th, is Buddy Week! Remember we're closed tomorrow in observance of Memorial day, so starting Tuesday bring a friend to try karate classes. And get to train with your buddy this Tuesday through Friday!
Please grab a Buddy Week form for your buddy's parent/guardian to sign so your buddy can train with you.
You'll get karate bucks for every buddy you bring. 💸See you this week!
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05/18/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, East Central Branch will be closed this weekend, from Friday, 5/22 through Monday, 5/25. Please have a fun and safe weekend. And take a moment for those who gave everything for you and your families. 🙏🪦🎗
Regular classes will resume on Tuesday, 5/26.
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05/11/2026

This week is T-shirt Week! You get to wear your Red or Colored Kempo shirts to class to train this week, 5/11-5/11! Don't forget, our Color T-shirt order is due Friday! Restock your colors for T-shirt Summer!!
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05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day to all of our Kempo Moms! We hope you all have had a wonderful weekend and day meant all for you! We appreciate everything you do for our students and your families. Thank you to all the beautiful. amazing, and compassionate women who make and keep our Kempo Ohana strong! Mahalo! 💐🌷👩‍👧‍👦❤️💗🖤
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4785 Barnes Road Unit T
Colorado Springs, CO
80917

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 7pm
Tuesday 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Wednesday 4pm - 7pm
Thursday 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Friday 5pm - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 11am