Karate International of Raleigh

10/08/2026

Black belts aren’t just built in the dojo. 🥋

Discipline. Responsibility. Focus.
The skills that carry into the classroom, and into life. 💪

Earn it. Own it. Live it. 🔥

10/05/2026

Yesterday, a room full of KIWR women got nearly two hours that we will not forget.

Kathy Olevsky, an 8th-degree black belt and former CEO of Karate International of Raleigh, came down from the North Raleigh dojo to teach our Women's Karate Seminar. We warmed up with kata, then moved into sparring. She gave us more time than originally planned and never once looked at the clock.

What she gave us went well past technique. Mrs. O is a groundbreaker in American karate, a woman who earned her rank in a space that was almost entirely male, and she spoke openly about what that asked of her. She showed us how to handle a larger, stronger opponent. She sharpened our punches and kicks. And she named the psychological barriers that stop so many women long before their bodies do.

For everyone on that floor, she is proof of what is possible.

Thank you, Mrs. O. We cannot wait for the next one!

09/24/2026

09/20/2026

Dave Kovar | Martial Arts Instructor & Mentor, the Teacher of Teachers, shared his magic in Raleigh, NC today! We were privileged to have him for 6 hours of his day today, before we put him on his plane to home on the West Coast.

09/02/2026

Just a reminder - we will be Closed for Labor Day weekend. See you back in classes on Tuesday!

09/01/2026

Congratulations to our newest Black Belts, Jacob and Amelia, who were promoted on August 21, 2026!🥋💪🔥

08/29/2026

It’s a wrap! Our annual end of summer pizza party, and Nerf wars was awesome!

07/27/2026

Spirit Week July ‘26: Unleashed! 🥸✌️🏆

From Mustache Monday to epic martial arts training, we had the absolute best time celebrating with our amazing students last week.

Give us a❤️ if you loved Spirit Week! 🥋
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07/27/2026

July Camp ‘26: Unlocked. 🔓🥋✨

Fast-paced training, lightsaber sparring, medal ceremonies, and non-stop fun! We had the absolute best week with these incredible campers.

Follow Karate International to stay updated on our upcoming events and classes! 🏆👇

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07/11/2026

Happy Birthday to Mr. Maidon!