Phoenix Karate

09/18/2026

Our home tournament is THIS WEEKEND, and tonight sixteen Phoenix students stayed late to get in one more practice. Some will compete for the first time Saturday; others are seasoned competitors with plenty of titles behind them.

Our friend Stephen Bratton came down from Chicago to run the class, drilling sections of forms, pushing everyone to give just a little bit more. By the end, the team was tired, drenched in sweat, and more than ready to represent Phoenix at Gate City Open.

There’s only one chance to be part of an event from the very beginning. Whether you’re coordinating, judging, scorekeeping, running registration, helping with setup, competing, or spectating, this is a huge deal.

Years from now, we’ll get to say we were there when Gate City Open started.

To our competitors: you’ve put in the work. Now go out there, support your teammates, compete hard, and enjoy every second of it.

And to our entire Phoenix family — come be part of it with us. Cheer loudly. Help where you can. Take too many pictures. Make some memories.

Saturday, we rise together. 🔥🐦‍🔥

Gate City Open. Let’s make it something worth remembering!

09/17/2026

🔑 GATE CITY OPEN — FRIDAY CHECK-IN! 🔑

Want to get a head start on tournament morning? We’ll be offering Registration & Athlete Check-In Friday evening from 7:30–9:00 PM right in the tournament space!

Stop by, check out the venue, get yourself checked in, and take one more thing off your list before Saturday morning. Whether you’re staying at the hotel or just want to swing by and see where all the action will happen, we’d love to see you! Be the first to check out the merch table!

🚪 Friday Registration & Check-In
⏰ 7:30–9:00 PM
📍 Tournament Space

The Gate Awaits. 🔑🥋
Gate City Open — September 19, 2026

09/11/2026

This is our Uptown neighbor, and the timing is perfect if your kiddo wants to go train after their class ends on Tuesday!

Free Kids boxing tonight at 6pm. Bring water. I’ll train as many as the building can hold. Rock bottom Gym 40 West Main Street
ARCC Motivational Fitness

09/07/2026

🔑🏆 THE GATE AWAITS… AND THIS IS WHAT YOU’RE FIGHTING FOR. 🏆🔑

Gate City Open is bringing something special to Greensboro, and now it’s time to reveal the hardware! From the medals earned through every hard-fought division to an AMAZING Grand Champion trophy worthy of the athletes who rise above the competition—these aren’t just awards. They represent the hours of training, the sacrifices, the nerves, the courage to step onto the floor, and the moment all that work finally pays off. 🥇🔥

On September 19th, athletes will come from across the region ready to make their mark at the inaugural Gate City Open. But only a few will leave as GRAND CHAMPIONS and take home one of these incredible trophies. Will your name be part of Gate City Open history? The medals are ready. The trophy is waiting. Now it’s time to unlock your potential. 🔑🏆

REGISTER NOW: https://www.mataction.com/en/gatecityopen

08/27/2026

Our family in Roanoke is performing in the pre-show at Ninja Kidz TODAY!! If you’re going to the show, make sure you get there early and support a great area school!

08/27/2026

🔑 STAY WHERE THE ACTION IS! 🔑

Gate City Open isn’t just about what happens on the competition floor — it’s about the whole weekend experience!

Make the Embassy Suites your home base for Gate City Open weekend and stay right where the action is! 🥋🏆

This is where you’ll find fellow athletes, families, coaches, judges, promoters and martial arts friends before and after the tournament.

🥞 Start the morning together with FREE made-to-order breakfast
🥋 Talk competition with friends before heading out
🍹 Come back and enjoy the complimentary evening reception
🏆 Celebrate the wins, laugh about the moments, and make memories long after the rings close

The competition may happen at the venue…
but the weekend happens at the hotel. 🔥

📍 Embassy Suites by Hilton Greensboro Airport
204 Centreport Drive
Greensboro, NC 27409

📅 Gate City Open | September 19, 2026

🔐 Come compete. Come connect. Come be part of the inaugural Gate City Open.

STAY WHERE THE ACTION IS.

Booking link: https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=GSOGB&arrivalDate=2026-09-18&departureDate=2026-09-20&groupCode=92J&room1NumAdults=1&cid=OM%2CWW%2CHILTONLINK%2CEN%2CDirectLink

08/23/2026

🔑 TAKE HOME A PIECE OF GATE CITY! 🔐

Keep the memories from Gate City Open alive and well with some pretty awesome merch we have waiting for you! 🏙️🥋

Whether you want to wear it, collect it, or take home your very own lock, make sure you stop by the merchandise table during the Gate City Open!

👕 T-Shirts — $20
🧥 Hoodies — Youth $40 | Adult $50
🔑 Keychains — $8 each or 2 for $15
🔒 Lock Plushies — $30

Yes… those lock plushies are every bit as cute as they look. 😍🔐

Grab something to remember the inaugural Gate City Open and show everyone that you were there when we unlocked the gates for the very first time!

📍 Greensboro, NC
📅 September 19, 2026

Unlock Your Potential. Take Home the Memory. 🔑

08/20/2026

We’re getting so close!!

🔑 ONE MONTH TO GO! 🔑

We are officially just ONE MONTH AWAY from the inaugural Gate City Open! 🥋🏆

On September 19th, the gates open in Greensboro, NC for a brand-new competition experience. Athletes will step onto the floor ready to show what they’ve built through every practice, every repetition, every setback, and every breakthrough.

⚔️ Open Hand
⚔️ Weapons
⚔️ Sparring
🏆 Grand Champion titles
🔑 And the chance to be part of the VERY FIRST Gate City Open!

There will only ever be one first year.
One first group of competitors.
One first set of champions.

Will your name be part of it?

The countdown is ON.

🔓 Unlock your potential.
🔑 The Gate Awaits.

📍 Greensboro, NC
📅 September 19, 2026
🥋 GATE CITY OPEN

08/18/2026

This year has felt like a whirlwind with tournaments, and taking team photos has been hit or miss. But in THIRTY-THREE days, it’s time for our very own tournament!

The Gate City Open 🗝️ is coming to Greensboro! It’s being held at the Embassy Suites and it would be an amazing opportunity for everyone who loves our school to come watch our team do what they do!

08/17/2026

We've missed our littlest friends this summer and we're excited to bring back our Grownup and Me Play Days! We hope you can make it on August 28 from 10am-12pm! Drop in for a little while or stay the whole time!🤸‍♀️

Look for our September dates to be posted soon, too!📅

We'll be taking donations for our local elementary schools, so help us fill their supply closets!📚🖍