Heartland Family Karate

June 25th - 28th is our annual convention in Lincoln. We highly recommend student participation (registration forms are at the dojo or available online). Even if you can only attend one day it is worth it.

Below is a summary from the convention organizers:

This is a reminder that our 2026 SRSBK National Karate Convention June 25 to 28.... We are hoping that all of our SRSBK members will take advantage of this opportunity to train for an entire weekend with members from all of our SRSBK organization dojos.... on-line registration is available through the LMAC website....

Training will begin Thursday evening from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and will focus on testing requirements. Testing candidates should plan to attend but everyone is welcome to take advantage of the additional opportunity to train. Friday and Saturday will be full days of training from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Dan rank testing will be Saturday afternoon for those who have been nominated. Again, everyone should plan to participate in testing as it is another opportunity to train and review curriculum material. Lunch will be on your own on both Friday and Saturday. As in the past, a group dinner will be held Saturday evening. Sunday morning training and presentations will be from 9:00 a.m. to noon.

Once again, we are offering the option for junior students to train Saturday only for a nominal fee. Hopefully, this will encourage some of our junior students (15 years of age and below) to participate in the convention and become acquainted with students and instructors outside their own dojo without having to attend the entire event.

Registration for the convention can be completed on-line or by mail.

It is with deep sadness that one of our former black belts, Shay, has died due to a car accident. She trained with us years ago, until she moved to Arizona. Sad times, and I am at a loss for words...

Obituary information for Dr. Shaweta Vasudeva View Dr. Shaweta Vasudeva's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

Matt's mother has passed, please keep him and his family in your thoughts and prayers. (For our Little Dragons families, Matt is one of our adult brown belts and is an important mentor).

Janice A. Recek Obituary May 18, 2026 - Roeder Mortuary View Janice A. Recek's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

No classes next Saturday (May 23rd), Memorial Day weekend.

Only one more 8:15 Saturday sparring class this month!

No Little Dragons class Tuesday, May 12th. All other classes will be held.

Blood drive at the dojo this Sunday morning. Walk-ins welcome!

Park in the upper parking lot (or the street) tonight!

Congratulations to Max for competing in his first tournament! He placed 1st in kata and 2nd in sparring! Excellent job! He represented our dojo well.

Little Dragons Update: The summer break for Little Dragons is June and July (no classes).