Karate Pro Dojo

Karate Pro Dojo will be closed on Memorial Day, Monday May 25th. Please come another day instead.

The dojo is a cool place even on hot days. We keep the temperature cool with strong air conditioning. Be cool and get your karate practice!

Karate Pro Dojo is here to provide a positive physical outlet for Kids. Too many kids these days leave a sedentary lifestyle that has an large negative effect on health and wellbeing.

The choice you make for your child.

The image is simple, but the message is not. On one side, a child sits absorbed in a screen passive, slouched, disengaged. On the other a child trains focused, disciplined, alive with intent.

The difference between those two paths is not chance, it is choice. And that choice is made long before the result is seen.

The modern distraction.... children today are growing up in a world designed to capture their attention. Screens are immediate, easy, and endlessly stimulating. Left unchecked, they become the default.

The problem is not technology itself, it is the absence of balance. I find it is a problem as an adult, so imagine a brain that is still absorbing and developing. A child who spends most of their time sedentary begins to lose more than just physical fitness. They lose structure, resilience, and the ability to engage with effort. Over time this shapes habits, and we all know habits shape identity.

Training teaches a child that growth comes from effort, not convenience. A child who trains is not just becoming stronger physically, they are becoming more capable as a human being.

Children do not choose their environment. Parents do.

There are 168 hours in a week. Training requires about 2 of those hours.
2 hours out of 168! Time is not the limitation, priority is.

The choice you make now determines the result later. Children do not drift toward the better path on their own.... They are guided there.

Chuck Norris didn't just do martial arts. He competed in Muay Thai when almost no westerner was willing to step into that world. That part always gets left out of the jokes.

It is with heavy hearts that our family shares the sudden passing of our beloved Chuck Norris yesterday morning. While we would like to keep the circumstances private, please know that he was surrounded by his family and was at peace.

To the world, he was a martial artist, actor, and a symbol of strength. To us, he was a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather, an incredible brother, and the heart of our family.

He lived his life with faith, purpose, and an unwavering commitment to the people he loved. Through his work, discipline, and kindness, he inspired millions around the world and left a lasting impact on so many lives.

While our hearts are broken, we are deeply grateful for the life he lived and for the unforgettable moments we were blessed to share with him. The love and support he received from fans around the world meant so much to him, and our family is truly thankful for it. To him, you were not just fans, you were his friends.

We know many of you had heard about his recent hospitalization, and we are truly grateful for the prayers and support you sent his way.

As we grieve this loss, we kindly ask for privacy for our family during this time.

Thank you for loving him with us.

With love,
The Norris Family

Rest In Peace!

Karate Pro Dojo will be at the Melrose Holistic Health and Wellness Expo this Sunday at the Melrose Middle School from 12-4pm. Please spread the word. Stop by and say Hello!

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Cool Kicks by KPD - #youtubeshorts #martialarts #kungfu #karate #kicks A compellation of some cool kicks. The knee, scoop, roundhouse, shuffle up sidekick, hook kick, stepping stool, stepping stool roundhouse, jumping sidekick a...

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2025 Victorian Fair Karate Pro Dojo Demonstration It was a rainy day but that didn't stop these dedicated students from demonstrating karate at the 2025 Melrose Victorian Fair.