What’s happening at the Feminist Karate Union in Seattle
Sensei Aleeta took the time to write down her thoughts about tournament participation: At FKU, we consider tournament participation an important part of the training experience. While it is not mandatory for beginners or for very young students, tournament experience is necessary for achieving the… Read More »Tournament Participation
As part of FKU’s broader mission to empower people victimized because of their gender, every few months we do a self-defense training session at Angeline’s Day Center in downtown Seattle. Most recently, Sensei Joanne and Senpei Linet spent an hour teaching basic self-defense to the… Read More »Self-Defense Outreach
Last Saturday, February 18, Sensei Judy brought three students to San Diego to compete in an AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) Pacific Southwest Karate Tournament. Overall, FKU competed in 9 events and came home with 5 medals! So, when you see them, please congratulate Henry Adams,… Read More »Pacific Southwest Karate Tourney
Sensei Judy, who teaches adult tournament and black belt preparation classes, is starting a kid’s class to teach tournament skills. Senpai Linet will assist. Participating in tournaments is a great way to learn, grow, meet new people, and support the dojo. In addition, all black-belt… Read More »Kids’ Tournament Prep Class
The FKU Board has some membership changes as of January 28, 2023. First, Sarah Hein, social coordinator extraordinaire who brought us all the awesome 50th Anniversary Party, is stepping down due to other demands on her time. We will miss Sarah during our meetings, and… Read More »Board Changes
We’ve had a couple of students test positive for Covid this past week, and out of an abundance of caution, classes are cancelled from Saturday, 1/14 – Saturday 1/21. Black belt training will resume on Sunday, 1/22, and normal class schedule will resume on Monday,… Read More »Stay Healthy Break
Becky put together a sweet promo video for us. Check it out on youtube and subscribe to our new channel while you’re at it!
The sunny autumn day set the perfect mood for FKU’s long-awaited 50th Anniversary celebration. Alums, current students, and families mingled and got acquainted. We got to hear a bit of history from Py Bateman, founder of the dojo, and from Aleeta Van Petten, our current… Read More »Alums, Students, and Senseis Celebrated
Are you excited about training with FKU but don’t want to pursue a Black Belt? The Rainbow Belt track might be for you! Once you’ve learned the fundamentals of karate (yellow belt) you’ll have the option to choose the Rainbow Belt and continue to take… Read More »Rainbow Belt
We are now offering onsite childcare during our classes for kids 5 years and under. (Older kids who can occupy themselves are always welcome to hang out on the the sidelines of class.) Caretakers are CPR/First Aid certified. Advanced registration is required. Email contactus@feministkarateunion.org for… Read More »Now offering childcare!