Traditional Karate Academy

08/27/2025

An Extra-Curricular that Develops the Whole Person! 🥋

As school routines return, now is the perfect time to set your child on a path of discipline, confidence, and character through traditional Shotokan karate. We train champions from the inside out.

Instead of just signing up for another activity, give them training that lasts a lifetime:
✅ Focus & self-control that helps in the classroom
✅ Respect & humility taught through time-honored tradition
✅ Strength & resilience developed with every kata and belt earned
✅ A dojo family that supports growth in body, mind, and spirit

As always, your first 2 classes are FREE + a complimentary gi (uniform) when you enroll for three-months.

Make this school year one of growth both inside and outside the classroom. Spaces are limited—reserve your child’s spot today!

📞 515-461-6976 | 📍 Traditional Karate Academy

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With 30+ years of dedication, Traditional Karate Academy offers authentic karate training for those committed to discipline, growth, and real self-defense.

07/08/2025

🥋 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝟴 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗮𝗹𝘀, 𝟭 𝗨𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺! 🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥈🥈🥉

Our dojo family is beaming with pride after the 2025 U.S. Budo Karate Nationals in San Diego! Four of our own represented Traditional Karate Academy with heart, humility, and well-honed technique—and together they earned five gold, two silver, and one bronze medals!

🏆 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
• Julianna R (20) – Double-gold in Kata & Kumite
• Ava R (14) – Double-gold in Kata & Kumite
• Isabel S (16) – Gold in Kumite, Bronze in Kata
• Ava M (15) – Silver in Kata & Kumite — her very first tournament!

Their victories, although exciting, are the results of something even bigger: the discipline, respect, and honor our senseis instill every day.

05/08/2025

Enroll Your Child in a Summer of Discipline & Growth

This summer, guide your children beyond idle hours and into the time-honored practice of traditional Shotokan karate. Under the tutelage of Sensei Kraig and Sensei Seth—each with decades of experience—students will:

Cultivate Discipline & Respect through structured kata, kihon, and kumite.

Develop Confidence by earning their belts through diligent effort and perseverance.

Strengthen Body & Mind with purposeful training rooted in centuries-old tradition.

Join a Family-Oriented Dojo where courtesy and humility are practiced daily.

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Your child’s first two classes free. Plus a complimentary uniform (gi) when you continue your classes.

Class sizes are limited to preserve the integrity of instruction. Reserve a place today and let this summer mark the beginning of your child’s martial journey.

📞 515-461-6976 |📍 Traditional Karate Academy | Des Moines

11/14/2024

🥋 Huge thank you to WHO13 for sharing the incredible story of our talented students! 🥋

We’re beyond proud of our four Traditional Karate Academy athletes who recently returned from the World Traditional Karate Championship in Spain with one silver and three bronze medals! 🌍🏆

It’s truly inspiring to see our small Des Moines dojo shine on the world stage, representing our community with such dedication and skill. As Sensei Seth Rosendahl says, "they've put Iowa on the map in the world of traditional karate!" 👊

We hope this inspires even more young people to step onto the mat, train hard, and dream big!

DES MOINES, Iowa — This fall, four students from Traditional Karate Academy in Des Moines brought home four medals from the World Traditional Karate Championship in Spain. Since 1989 Keith an…

11/12/2024

🇺🇸 Today, we honor the courage and sacrifice of our veterans who have served to protect our freedoms. At Traditional Karate Academy, we hold the utmost respect and gratitude for those who have dedicated themselves to our country.

Thank you for your strength, resilience, and service. We’re forever grateful for your commitment.

Happy Veterans Day. 🕊️

10/27/2024

Ava wins a bronze medal in Kumite at the World Traditional Karate-do Children’s Cup!

10/27/2024

Ava earns a silver medal in kata at the World Traditional Karate-do Children’s Cup! Congratulations, Ava!

10/26/2024

Here is Bailey Johnson’s match at the World Championship in Spain.

10/25/2024

We were not able Facebook live or get a livestream link out soon enough for some of the matches. We will post some of them soon!📹

10/25/2024

USA Junior Men’s Team Kumite, featuring TKA’s Aidan Rosendahl, wins bronze at the World Championships in Spain!🥋🎉🇺🇸