Dragonfly Karate has been open for 8 years!
January 3, 2017 was our opening day. It has been 8 years and we would like say to thanks to all who support us.
It has been a great adventure that we look forward to continuing for years to come!
It has been a great adventure that we look forward to continuing for years to come!
Knife defense seminar
Join us for our first annual knife defense seminar!
Saturday
July 26, 2025
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Cost $30
Training knives are available for purchase for $15.
Saturday
July 26, 2025
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Cost $30
Training knives are available for purchase for $15.
Women's Self defense Class
|
Ladies, mark your calendar for a special 2 hour class focused on awareness, basic self defense, and utilizing various common personal items as weapons.
Saturday August 16, 2025 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Cost: $20 No experience needed! |
|
Past NEWS / events
2023 OSMKKF Kobudo Training Camp
March 17-19, 2023: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
A couple of us got to attend the Kobudo Camp hosted by Hanshi Ader. It was an amazing time of learning.
Special thanks to Hanshi Ader.
2019 OSMKKF Spring Training Camp
June 21-23, 2019: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Tyler Karate Academy is hosting camp this year. It is just a short drive to Tyler, TX.
Federation camps give students a HUGE boost in their training, students get to learn from living Karate legends,
and they also get to meet or reunite with more members of their Karate family.
Make plans to attend / participate. See Hank or Cris for more details.
Federation camps give students a HUGE boost in their training, students get to learn from living Karate legends,
and they also get to meet or reunite with more members of their Karate family.
Make plans to attend / participate. See Hank or Cris for more details.
3rd ANNUAL TUHON PARRA SEMINAR
Saturday and Sunday - October 26-27, 2019
|
Dragonfly Karate & Kobudo is proud to announce the
3rd annual JKD / Kali seminar with guest instructor Tuhon Ray Parra. Cost for the weekend is $100 or $60 for 1 day. Tuhon's knowledge and teaching ability is amazing, you don't want to miss this opportunity! Talk to Cris for details.
|
|
100 KOBUDO CHALLENGE 2019
The 100 Kobudo Challenge is open Saturday, March 30 for all students who know a kobudo kata. Join us from 9 a.m. until 12 noon. This challenge will strengthen your skills with weapons as well as making you have a stronger will through perseverance. See you there students! |
|
UPDATE: Nine of us completed the 100 Kobudo Challenge. Much was learned and improved on,
great job students and a special thanks to Sempai Mike Henderson for joining us for the challenge.
great job students and a special thanks to Sempai Mike Henderson for joining us for the challenge.
|
JKD / KALI SEMINAR
with Tuhon Ray Parra
Saturday and Sunday - November 3-4, 2018 Dragonfly Karate & Kobudo is proud to announce the 2nd annual JKD / Kali seminar with guest instructor Tuhon Ray Parra. Cost for the weekend is $100 or $60 for one day.
This event is one of the best things that happens in our dojo each year, you don't want to miss it. Talk to Cris for details. |
Jeet Kune Do Seminar
with Sifu Matt Hamilton
May 26, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
May 26, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Dragonfly Karate & Kobudo is proud to welcome guest instructor Matt Hamilton to teach a self-defense seminar. This seminar is for ages teen and adult and will be held at the dojo on May 26, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Matt has a plethora of martial arts experience and is a great instructor. You do not want to miss this opportunity. See Hank for more details.
|
The seminar will focus on JKD striking and trapping, as well as Hubud and "What if" scenarios. Shorts and t-shirts are good, groin protection and shin guards recommended.
|
UPDATE: The seminar was fantastic! Special thanks to Sifu Matt Hamilton for instructing us.
All who participated were blown away by the quality of instruction, and we all got a few bruises too!
All who participated were blown away by the quality of instruction, and we all got a few bruises too!
2018 OSMKKF spring Camp
Dragonfly Karate & Kobudo was blessed to co-host with Kaizen Martial Arts the OSMKKF 2018 Spring Camp in
Terrell, Tx. We had 16 from our dojo at camp and all worked hard and learned much. Special thanks to
Sensei Lisa Sudbury for coordinating and running the camp as well as to all our volunteers. It was great
to see Grand Master Fusei Kise, Kaicho Isao Kise, and 170 other karateka from 3 different continents.
Terrell, Tx. We had 16 from our dojo at camp and all worked hard and learned much. Special thanks to
Sensei Lisa Sudbury for coordinating and running the camp as well as to all our volunteers. It was great
to see Grand Master Fusei Kise, Kaicho Isao Kise, and 170 other karateka from 3 different continents.
|
Tuhon Ray Parra SeminarBring you training knives, sticks and pads! This is and excellent opportunity to learn from a great instructor and learn a blend of JKD, Kali, and Silat. Join us in Terrell on Saturday October 14th, 2017 (10am- 3pm.) The cost is $60. You can sign up for the event here.
|
UPDATE: The seminar was amazing! Special thanks to Tuhon Parry for instructing us as well as Hanshi John Shipes.
|
100 KATA CHALLENGE
During regular class time we will complete the 100 kata challenge. Those who complete the challenge will receive a certificate. Practice your kata leading up to the event as this will not be a time to learn new kata, but rather to practice and better that which we previously know. October 24 
|
U.S. Directors to okinawa
|
Help send our U.S. Directors to Okinawa for training with Grandmaster Fusei Kise and Kaicho Isao Kise. This is a great way to support your Karate family. The directors will bring back and pass down what they learn in Okinawa. To support their trip, go to: www.gofundme.com/US-Okinawa2017 |
|
FATHER'S DAY CLASS
|
|
Hank and Cris appreciate our students' parents. We put together a fun day of martial arts training with students and their dads / granddads on June 17. We covered Karate basics, escapes, and Kali sticks. It was a great time, thanks for all who attended. |
BUNKAI SEMINAR 2017 in Austin, Texas
|
Instructors Cris and Hank attended the 2017 Bunkai Seminar hosted by Sensei Paul Wilson of White Rock Kenshinkan Karate this past weekend (March 4). We had a great time of learning and bonding with martial artists of various styles. Bunkai is the analysis of kata moves for self-defense. We will be coving much of what we learned in class, see you there. We'll post more pictures as they come available to us, stay tuned. (Photo credit to White Rock KenshinKan) |
|
100 KOBUDO KATA CHALLENGE
|
Kobudo is the name for Okinawan weapons. Dragonfly Karate & Kobudo will be joining with North Texas Kenshin Kan to do the 100 Kobudo Kata Challenge. This is an event where karate from around the world will be participating. The event takes place at the dojo on March 28 from 6 p.m. until we finish. Talk to Hank or Cris for more details.
|
|
|
The 100 Kobudo Challenge was a success! We had both kids and adults participate in this world wide event!
Great job NTKK and Dragonfly. Special thanks to Sensei Lisa Sudbury for her leadership and support.
Great job NTKK and Dragonfly. Special thanks to Sensei Lisa Sudbury for her leadership and support.
SELF-DEFENSE SEMINAR
Saturday, May 6, there will be a free self-defense seminar for adults at Dragonfly Karate & Kobudo. No experience is needed and the seminar is designed for non-martial artists. The seminar will start at 4:00 p.m. and last around 1-2 hours. Contact Hank, (214)680-5252, if you are interested in attending the seminar and learning to defend and protect yourself and loved ones. Space is limited, sign up soon.
Karate karate martial arts self-defense self defense Okinawa Shorin Ryu Matsumura Kobudo Protect Terrell TX Texas fitness strength Kali Tai Chi, 209 W. Moore Ave., Terrell, TX 75160