Winsted Karate

09/03/2026

신 적 "SHIN CHOOK" - TENSION & RELAXATION

Relax your shoulders, unclench your jaw, and focus on the posture of your lower back. We are always engaging with Tension and Relaxation in the body, even in "resting" positions. Our bodies can even hold onto tension long term, when we aren't aware - subtly exhausting us. Breath itself is a form of tension and relaxation, and it impacts everything we do. We often are fighting ourselves in our own movement; clenching when trying to expand, or adopting a rigid posture when trying to contract. Part of the practice of Martial Arts is to better align one's intentions and actions, stop fighting yourself unintentionally, and get out of your own way.

09/01/2026

SEPTEMBER CLASS SCHEDULE IS OUT NOW! There is no class on the 2nd or the 3rd. And hold September 25th and 26th on your calendars! THIS IS A TEST MONTH!! While we're reintroducing self defense curriculums, make sure you're practicing your kicks and forms! DANGSU 👊

08/31/2026

AUGUST IS A WRAP! Congratulations to all of the students who made promotions this Summer, it's hard to believe we're entering the fall already. The schedule for September will be released tomorrow, and we'll be reintroducing sparring! Incredibly proud of the hard work these students have put in.

08/01/2026

The August schedule is out now!

The word of the month is Chung Jik - Honesty (Right and Straight)

We often think of honesty as telling the truth when it is not easy, or when you've wronged someone. There is another side to honesty, and that's being honest in one's joys and care towards one self. Are you actually taking time to rest and rejuvenate, or are you doom scrolling and dissociating? What has or hasn't been working for you recently? These questions are not punitive, but help ensure that we're treating ourselves with the respect and care that we and the world deserves.

Honesty is one of the Eight Key Concepts of Dangsudo (Tang Soo Do). It directly translates to "Right and Straight" meaning Morally Correct and Transparent in Character.

04/06/2026

Another great training session with Bo KyoSa Nim. Always great having you sir!

DANGSU!
당 수!

12/25/2025

12/02/2025

Students and Parents: Due to the expected snow storm today, we are canceling classes tonight. Several students drive from far away and we don't want anyone to take unnecessary risks. Be safe! Dangsu! 👊

11/24/2025

Students/Parents: We wish you a Happy Thanksgiving! Please note that there will be no classes on Thurs, Nov. 27th, for the holiday.

10/10/2025

Dear Winsted Karate Family: There will be no classes on Weds, Oct 15th; Thurs, Oct 16th; or the following week (Oct 21st-23rd).

Try to attend the review classes on Tues, Oct 14th. 🙏

09/08/2025

Winsted Karate Families: There will be no classes held on Thurs, Sept 11th. 👊 -SaBeom Nim