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Dojo Events

Bennetts Karate Dojo Event Dates 2025

Under Black Belt Testing
Testing is on Fridays, from 6 - 7 pm.  Testing fees are $50 per person, per test.  Students should arrive from 530 - 6 pm to warm up and practice.  We are usually finished by 7:30 pm.

April 11
May 2nd
June 6

Black Belt Testing Dates
Black belt testing Sunday May 18
10:00 - 12:00 pm Testing group #1
2:00 - 4:00 pm Jr Testing group #2

Black Belt Quarterly Training Dates
Black belt instructors must attend 2 of these per year.  Black belt students must attend 2 of these the year of advanced black belt testing date.

Wednesdays 7 - 830 pm
Thursdays 7 - 830 pm
 

Dojo Video Party
The dojo runs 2 video party events throughout the year.  Usually one right before or right after Spring Break, and the other around Halloween or Christmas.

Dojo Video/Pizza Party #1
TBD

Dojo Video/Pizza Party #2
TBD

2025 Dojo Hosted Events
Bennetts Karate Okinawa Trip #1 March 14 - 24
Bennetts Karate Okinawa Trip #2 July Dates TBD
Bennetts Karate Okinawa Trip #3 October 17 - 27

Uechi Ryu Ryukokaku Seminar May 9, 10, and 11th

Bennetts Karate Okinawa Karate Day Trip 2025

Richard Bennett will be coordinating a group training camp for the dojo in Okinawa, Japan from October 17 - October 27, 2025.

  • Uechi Ryu training with Senaga Yoshitsune, Takehiro Gaja, and Shintoku Takara.

  • Trips to the Matayoshi Kodokan, Honbu Dojo

  • Okinawa Budokan and Karate Kaikan training

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Training in Okinawa will take place at various traditional dojo locations throughout the trip.  The group will also tour many iconic Okinawan Karate locations on the island.  There is plenty to do and much training to be had!

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Bennetts Karate Women's Self Defense Program

Bennetts Karate will be hosting Women's self defense classes throughout the year, once a month.  These classes will focus on specific self defense techniques - ground work, striking, grabs etc.  

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Location - Bennetts Karate Dojo, Erie

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Weekday sessions

Saturday sessions

  • Available for all ages 12 yrs  +

  • Available for members and non-members

 

Please contact the dojo for the date/times that exist for any given month.

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Bennetts Karate August Summer Camp 2025

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The summer camp is a great way for students to try out karate with us or students that are already training at the dojo.  It is a also a great way for students that were gone over the summer to get back into it!

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Location - Our new 5000 sf location 1010 Carbon Court Unit F in Erie, Colorado

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Dates:

  • June 16 - 20th

  • August 4 - 8th

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Times - 10am - 1 pm for the 5 days of the camp.  Pro-rating is available if you cannot make the entire 5 days.

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Registration cost​

  • Membership price $200.00, second enrolled is $180.00

  • Non-membership price (new students to the dojo) $220.00, second enrolled is $200.00

 

Please contact the dojo for more information 303 947-3908 or email us at bennettskarate@yahoo.com

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Camp will consist of karate training with sparring, board breaking, water balloon fights, outdoor training as well as arts and crafts throughout the week!

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