Champion Karate

Today we lost a great man, Grandmaster Chuck Norris. In martial arts, we talk a lot about legacy, but today we truly feel what that means.

What Chuck Norris has built during his lifetime is more than just organizations, he's built a standard. A standard of discipline when things get hard, respect when no one is watching, and perseverance when quitting would be easier.

His impact goes far beyond titles or accomplishments. It lives in the way we bow, the way we push through one more rep, and the way we choose to carry ourselves every single day. Whether you’ve been training for years or just started your journey, you’ve felt that influence.

Today, we honor not just the man, but the mindset he created. One that continues through every student, instructor, and school that carries on his teachings.

Rest in peace to a true martial artist, leader, and example for us all. Your legacy will continue—one class, one student, one black belt at a time.

We give our love and support to the Norris family during this hard time. RIP.

- Riley Hackett & Champion Karate Staff

It is with heavy hearts that our family shares the sudden passing of our beloved Chuck Norris yesterday morning. While we would like to keep the circumstances private, please know that he was surrounded by his family and was at peace.

To the world, he was a martial artist, actor, and a symbol of strength. To us, he was a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather, an incredible brother, and the heart of our family.

He lived his life with faith, purpose, and an unwavering commitment to the people he loved. Through his work, discipline, and kindness, he inspired millions around the world and left a lasting impact on so many lives.

While our hearts are broken, we are deeply grateful for the life he lived and for the unforgettable moments we were blessed to share with him. The love and support he received from fans around the world meant so much to him, and our family is truly thankful for it. To him, you were not just fans, you were his friends.

We know many of you had heard about his recent hospitalization, and we are truly grateful for the prayers and support you sent his way.

As we grieve this loss, we kindly ask for privacy for our family during this time.

Thank you for loving him with us.

With love,
The Norris Family

Today's the day! Come join us at the mall for demonstrations, free classes, and free pizza! The schedule looks like this:

3:00 - Mr. Deal arrives; Starts setting up
3:30 - 1st set of demonstrations
4:00 - Free class for the public
4:30 - More demonstrations
5:00- Another free class for the public
5:30 Pizza! 🍕

We hope to have you join us!

Congratulations to all 4 who passed! From left to right, we officially have Mr. Cash Lindahl, Mr. Kevin Roberts, Mr. Oliver Levin, & Mr. Luke Reames.

Great work all! 🎉🥋🎉

Black Belt Test is TODAY! Good luck testing candidates! 🥋

🥋Tomorrow is our Black Belt Test! 🥋

Come and witness dedication, discipline, and decades of tradition come to life. Support our candidates as they step up to this major milestone.

Because of testing, classes will be cancelled. Best of luck to all testing!

This is Mr. Sheets! Mr. Sheets got his black belt at the age of 11/12 in the late 80s/early 90s. He is among Champion Karates youngest individuals to receive their Black Belt. 🥋

A historical image from UFAF's past

Please tag who is in this shot

Come join us on March 15th at the Rogue Valley Mall! We will be performing and hanging out with Michaelangelo! All of our current students are able to perform with us. Mr. Deal will be sending out information soon on MyStudio! 🐢🥋🐢

P.S. Pizza is also free to all students & families that attend!🍕

🐢 COWABUNGA! Michelangelo & Champion Karate are Taking Over! 🥋

Get ready for an action-packed afternoon! We are thrilled to host a special appearance by Michelangelo and the incredible students from Champion Karate for a day of high-energy performances and community fun.

Whether you're a fan of the Turtles or love watching local talent in action, you won't want to miss a single minute!

🎬 Celebrate 35 Years of Secret of the Ooze!
2026 marks the 35th Anniversary of the 1991 classic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze! To celebrate, the film is getting a nationwide theatrical re-release featuring a stunning new 4K restoration.

The movie event runs from March 13–19, 2026. Make it the ultimate Turtle weekend by meeting Michelangelo at the mall either before or after your showtime!

🕒 Event Schedule: Sunday, March 15th
We have a full "Run of Show" to keep the excitement going all afternoon:

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM: Michelangelo Arrives! Catch his first appearance of the day.
He will break every half hour for one half hour to recharge.

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM: Champion Karate Team Arrival. The performances kick into high gear as the karate squad joins the mix!

5:30 PM – 6:00 PM: 🍕 PIZZA PARTY TIME! 🍕
We’re hosting a community pizza party featuring fresh pies from Slice Pizza! This is open to the Karate students AND the general public.

6:15 PM – 7:00 PM: The Grand Finale. After the pizza is cleared, join Michelangelo for his final hour of photos and fun!

Come out, support our local athletes from Champion Karate, celebrate 35 years of Turtle power, and grab a photo with Michelangelo. It’s going to be a totally tubular day!

Congratulations Ashley!!! Not only is Ms Perkins a fabulous teacher at Lone Pine, but one of our Black Belts at Champion Karate! Congratulations again, you deserve it! 🎉🥋🎉

Congratulations to this week's KOOL 103.5 Teacher of the Week, Ashley Perkins at Lone Pine Elementary School! The nomination shares, "You can tell she loves what she does and that each child is important to her. My oldest says she loved how nice she always was. My middle child has her now and she is patient and understanding with her and so supportive of her extra needs." 📚💙

➡️ Nominate your favorite teacher at https://zurl.co/wIoCh

Happy Birthday Grand Master Gallacher! 🎉🥋🎉

Let's give a BIG Birthday Shout Out to Mr. Ken Gallacher, our UFAF President!!

Here is our modified class schedule for today. Please reach out if you have questions.

TODAY IS THE DAY! Since 1983 we have been doing the Polar Plunge/Polar Bear Swim. Join us to ring in the New Year!