Academy Of Classical Karate - Plano

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So proud of these athletes who representing our dojo at the Jr. Pan American Championships! Both fought well and we are happy they are both home to share in their experiences with us! Welcome home guys!

Congratulations Rathan Bolar!

🥈Rathan Bolar takes SILVER at the 2026 PKF Junior Championships

Rathan Bolar Competes today at the Jr. Pan American Championships! Let’s Go, Rathan!!!

Jacob Kawata is competing today for the 2026 Jr. Pan American Championship! Let go!!!

📸 Glen Dare

The moments before competition, it’s all about focus

📸 Glen Dare

Karate Words of the Week: 守破離 — Su Ha Ri

Follow • Break • Transcend

Su Ha Ri (守破離), a Japanese concept that describes the journey from student to mastery.

守 — Su | Follow
First, we learn by following. We study the teachings of our instructors, practice the fundamentals, and faithfully follow the traditions of our art. This is where we build a strong foundation.

破 — Ha | Break
Once the fundamentals are deeply understood, we begin to break beyond them. We question, explore, and adapt what we have learned. We aren’t abandoning the principles—we are learning how to make them our own.

離 — Ri | Transcend
Finally, we transcend the form. The techniques become natural, and we are no longer consciously thinking about every movement. We express the principles freely, guided by experience, understanding, and intuition.

Su Ha Ri reminds us that mastery isn’t about abandoning what we were taught. It’s about learning it so deeply that we can eventually move beyond the form while preserving its essence.

As karateka, our journey is not simply about earning the next belt. It is about continually learning, growing, and deepening our understanding of the art.

Keep training. Keep learning. Keep growing. 🥋

— Academy of Classical Karate

Rathan Bolar and Jacob Kawata are set to travel to Costa Rica and compete at the 2026 Jr. Pan American Championships!

Jacob Kawata (U14 -45kg)

Rathan Bolar (Junior -68kg)

Please join us in first congratulating their stunning performances at the Team Trials last month and secondly wishing them luck for a great championship!
Rathan is a returning veteran on the Junior national team and has secured Bronze at this event before. These athletes will travel this Sunday and compete next week!

Go WIKF Texas!

Proud of our athletes (Jacob and Rathan) and the support they are getting from the CKA Junior Athlete Scholarship!