Dubuque Karate Club

Welcome to Grandmaster David J. Schmitt's Dubuque Karate Club! Sam Houston, Texas. In 1975, he founded the American Tang Soo Do Karate Institute (ATKI). Shin.

About The Dubuque Karate Club, and the American Tang Soo Do Karate Institute,

In 1966 Grandmaster David J Schmitt Began his training in the art of Tang Soo Do while stationed with the 4th Army at Ft. By 1967, he was assigned as an assistant hand to hand combat instructor for special forces troops. In 1970, he opened the first martial arts school in Dubuque, IA and the University of Wisconsin, Pla

tteville. This new organization was and still is a unique organization in that it not only sets highest standards of any martial arts organization, but for a Black Belt to open an ATKI branch school, they must be trained from white belt to black belt in an ATKI branch school. No other martial arts schools may join the ATKI. In 1990, the board of directors of the American Tang Soo Do Karate Institute, voted to join the World Tang Soo Do Association. This enabled Master Schmitt to continue his training under the instruction of Grand Master J.C. Master Schmitt went on to become one of the highest ranking master's in the World Tang Soo Do Association, reaching the rank of 7th Dan in 2010. In 1991, Master Schmitt was promoted to the level of Regional Director of the World Tang Soo Do Association and was responsible for the promotion of all black belts in Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, and Nebraska. In 1993, he was selected to represent the World Tang Soo Do Association by Grandmaster Shin as a United States Delegate and a member of the 1993 WTSDA China Exhibition team. The Team consisted of six members to accompany Grandmaster Shin to Korea and China on a 15 day martial arts tour. One of Master Schmitt's highlights was their visit to the Shaolin Temple where the team performed for the Shaolin fighting monks, and had the honor of watching the monks perform for them.

2000 Master Schmitt was promoted to the rank of 6th Degree Black Belt by Grandmaster J.C. Shin at the 2000 World Tang Soo Do Championship which was held in Anaheim CA. at the Anaheim Convention center with over 1,600 competitors.

2010 Master Schmitt was promoted to the rank of 7th Degree Black Belt by Grandmaster J.C. Shin president of the WTSDA at the 2010 World Tang Soo Do Championship in Greensboro NC. Grandmaster J.C. Shin was promoted to the rank of 9th Dan by proclamation at this event.

05/27/2026

We had a phenomenal time at our 2026 Master’s and Black Belt Clinic! The weekend was filled with informative classes, inspiring talks, and incredible training opportunities. Most of all, the camaraderie and friendships shared made this event truly special.

Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make this clinic such a success.

Mark your calendars for May 21-23 of 2027 for our next clinic. We’re already looking forward to next year!

05/25/2026

Classes canceled, Monday, for Memorial Day.
Meeting from 5:30-6:30 is still on.
Enjoy the holiday!

Grandmaster Schmitt

05/09/2026

You have been asking if we are having our annual fall tournament, so here is the answer.
YES, mark your calendars.
The Dubuque Karate Clubs 52nd ANNUAL MIDWEST OPEN FALL KARATE CHAMPIONSHIP Saturday October 10th 2026.
Peosta Community Center in Peosta Ia.
More details coming soon.
Grandmaster
David J Schmitt
9th Degree Black Belt

04/15/2026

If we get one more storm we are having class outside and punching hail stones before they hit the ground. Lol
Hope this storm misses us.
Grandmaster.
Tang Soo!

04/15/2026

Classes are canceled for tonight, April 15th due to the forecast of severe storms. We apologize and we'll see you soon!

04/14/2026

NO CLASSES TONIGHT, April 14th, due to potential severe storms.
Everyone stay safe!

04/12/2026

We had another amazing tournament today!

Thank you to everyone who attended and supported our 52nd Annual Midwest Open Karate Championship today!

To all competitors: your hard work, dedication, and sportsmanship made the event truly special. We’re proud of each and every one of you.

A big thank you to our volunteers, officials, and staff. We couldn’t have done it without your time and effort.

To all families and spectators, thank you for bringing such great energy and support throughout the day.

From all of us at Dubuque Karate Club, especially Grandmaster Schmitt, we truly appreciate you and look forward to seeing everyone again in the fall!

Tang Soo!

04/08/2026

We are looking forward to seeing everyone this Saturday at the Peosta community center for our 52nd Annual Midwest Karate Tournament.
If you haven’t signed up yet you can still sign up at the doors registration opens at 8:00 am
Grandmaster David J Schmitt
9th Degree black belt

04/02/2026

Classes are canceled due to potential severe storms!

03/28/2026

REMINDER:
Be sure to pre-register by April 3rd for our 52nd Midwest spring Karate championship on April 11th 2026 and save.
NOTE: Open registration will start at 8 am Saturday April 11th at the Peosta community center in Peosta Ia.
we look forward to seeing you soon.
Call for details 563-583-8256
Grandmaster
David J. Schmitt
9th Dan.

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Dubuque

Website

http://www.dubuquekarateclub.com/

Address

805 Century Drive, Ste 9
Dubuque, IA
52002

Opening Hours

Monday	4:30pm - 8pm
Tuesday	5:30pm - 7:15pm
Wednesday	4:30pm - 8pm
Thursday	5:30pm - 7:15pm

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