Miller's Shotokan Karate Team

We took this opportunity and enjoyed this beautiful Kansas weather and held our weapons class outside tonight.

Competition at Wheatland Nationals in Wichita was fierce, but six students from Miller's Shotokan Karate took home medals in their divisions! Way to go, girls!

Every year, students testing for their black belt travel to Independence, Missouri. It is here that Sensei Miller's sensei, Sensei Long, has his dojo. The black belt hopefuls spar (technique fighting) against Sensei Long's black belt hopefuls.

Jr Karate learning self defense techniques. These kids are awesome!

These kids are learning self defense techniques. Not only do they learn ways to protect themselves, but they also learn how to defend themselves in an attack. Way to go, Jr Karate!

These Little Dragons just finished performing a kata, or form, known as Dragon 2. Way to go, Little Dragons!

Meet Gwendolyn. She is 4 years old, and is a Little Dragon at Millers Shotokan Karate. She's been a student since she was 3, and is also in Weapons class. Her favorite part of karate is getting a piece of candy after class.

These girls are learning how to defend themselves at Weapons Class. The youngest is 4. The oldest is 15. Come join them and have some fun learning self defense!

Meet Tonlay, Kari, and Ella. These 3 girls went to a karate tournament in Wichita last weekend. Each girl competed against a higher rank than themselves, but still earned 1st & 2nd place finishes. Way to go, girls!

Balance is a skill Little Dragons learn. Once mastered, a BALANCE patch is earned to be put on their gi, or karate uniform. These Little Dragons did so good hopping on one foot!