08/20/2026
On Thursday, August 27 at 9:30 a.m., our Paladin martial arts students will celebrate a major milestone as they participate in their belt promotion ceremony with the incredible team at Southwest Academy of Kyokushinkai Karate.
***We’d love to invite members of our community to come watch, cheer them on, and celebrate their accomplishments!***
Martial arts is about so much more than learning techniques. It takes determination, practice, focus, and perseverance—and our students have been putting in the work.
This partnership has also created a beautiful sense of belonging. Shihan Dennis, Sensei Ted, and Sensei Jon volunteer their time each week to teach our students, and the dojo recently donated a karate gi to every one of our Paladin martial arts students. Each uniform came with a message reminding our students that they are supported, encouraged, and part of a larger martial arts family.
❤️That is what community looks like. ❤️
We are incredibly grateful to Southwest Academy of KyokushinKai Karate for believing in our students and showing them that they are seen, supported, and valued.
Come see what our students have been working toward. Come cheer them on. Come celebrate with us!!
📅 Thursday, August 27
⏰ 9:30 at the Paladin Gym, 4315 E Michigan Blvd., Michigan City
We’d love to see you there! 🥋