Last Saturday, January 21, currently training FKU students of all ages gathered for our annual kick-a-thon. During the two-hour fund-raising event, students successfully completed 1,023 kicks, with a few breaks for games and board-breaking. The event raised over $3000 for FKU, which as you know,… Read More »Kick-a-thon fun!
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
Come join us for a buffet-style dinner at Pono Ranch to celebrate FKU’s 50th anniversary! Bring your friends and family to socialize and reflect on our shared history. It’s going to a blast! Sunday, October 9, 4-7 pm Pono Ranch Restaurant & Bar4502 Shilshole Avenue… Read More »50th Anniversary Celebration!
This fall and winter, Sensei Judy will be running a series of workshops every Tuesday from 6-8pm, during the regularly scheduled Tuesday evening adult class. Adults of all ranks are welcome and encouraged to attend. Kids should check with Sensei Judy if they are interested.… Read More »Tuesday Night Workshops
On Saturday, August 27, three FKU first-kyu brown belts will be testing for their shodan-ho (provisional blackbelt) alongside Sensei Judy, who will be testing for her second dan (second degree blackbelt). The test will take place upstairs at FKU, with some folks from our parent… Read More »Upcoming Black Belt Test
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!