Chamberlain Studios of Self Defense

Kids Belt Test: May
2026-05-29 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Mexico_City) | Lakewood Dojo, 2114 Kidwell St., Dallas, TX, 75214, United States
When you have all six of the colored skills stripes, you may be promoted to the next rank. Younger students are promoted in class, while students age 7 and up with all of their stripes are eligible for the cumulative belt test on the last Friday of the month.
The test is cumulative, it covers everything you have learned since day one… not just the recent material.
Belt tests take place at Lakewood Dojo.
The only exception to this is if your child is a ZOOM online student only. All other students must test In Person. Zoom tests must be arranged ahead of time with Sensei Genevieve. Email info@dallaskenpo.com ahead of time to arrange a test for a Zoom-only student.

Leadership Class & Meeting
2026-06-04 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-07-02 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-08-06 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-10-01 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-11-05 18:30 - 20:00 | Lakewood Dojo, 2114 Kidwell St., Dallas, TX, 75214, United States
The Leadership Program will meet on the first Thursday of every month (excluding January), from 6:30-8:00pm.
CSSD students can join the leadership program at purple belt and at least 9 years of age, and all are expected to participate by the time they advance to the rank of blue belt.
We will meet the 1st Thursday of every month to learn “instructor training” tips on helping in classes, to work on fun off-curriculum and advanced material, to learn about the history of the martial arts and Gasan Ryu Kenpo, to discuss ways to incorporate leadership skills into other areas of life, and more!

Adult Belt Test & Shodan Pre-Test
2026-06-06 11:00 - 15:00 | Winfrey Point, 950 E Lawther Dr, Dallas, TX, 75218, United States
We have an adult belt test coming up on Saturday, June 6.
This will be a PRETEST for all possible shodan candidates for WW25, as well as a test for those testing for rank.
We are planning to hold the test at Winfrey Point, starting at 11am (no adult class that morning).
Book reports are due 2 weeks before your test, which means Saturday, May 24th.
Shodan candidates do not need to turn in book reports for a pretest (but you do if you are testing for rank).

Kids Belt Test: June
2026-06-26 18:30 - 20:00 | Lakewood Dojo, 2114 Kidwell St., Dallas, TX, 75214, United States

Instructor Training & Meeting
2026-06-30 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-07-28 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-08-25 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-09-29 18:30 - 20:00 | Lakewood Dojo, 2114 Kidwell St., Dallas, TX, 75214, United States
Join us on the last Tuesday of every month for the instructor meeting and training (excluding December).
Our instructor training program is designed for the person that wants to become more involved in the martial arts. It will enable you to either help out with class or to become a fully qualified instructor and run classes yourself, it’s your choice how involved you become!

July 4th - All Locations Closed
2026-07-04 | TX
All locations are closed for July 4th.

Kids Belt Test: July
2026-07-24 18:30 - 20:00 | Lakewood Dojo, 2114 Kidwell St., Dallas, TX, 75214, United States

Instructor Training & Meeting
2026-07-28 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-10-27 18:30 - 20:00 | TX

Keepers of the Flame 2026
2026-07-31 - 2026-08-02 | Lakewood Dojo, 2114 Kidwell St., Dallas, TX, 75214, United States
We are excited to announce our Annual Keepers of the Flame event this June 19-21, 2026!

This event is open to all styles and ranks and those interested in effective self defense and the traditional training methods of Kenpo and Kajukenbo.
Keepers of the Flame showcases the preservation of knowledge and traditions in the martial arts.

A Friday evening seminar for adults
A Saturday morning seminar for our Leadership Kids
A Saturday morning seminar for adults
Saturday afternoon seminars for adults
A Sunday morning seminar for adults

Kids Belt Test: August
2026-08-28 18:30 - 20:00 | Lakewood Dojo, 2114 Kidwell St., Dallas, TX, 75214, United States

Closed for Labor Day
2026-09-07 | Lakewood Dojo, 2114 Kidwell St., Dallas, TX, 75214, United States
We will be closed for Labor Day. Classes resume on Tuesday, September 7th.

Kids Belt Test: September
2026-09-25 18:30 - 20:00 | Lakewood Dojo, 2114 Kidwell St., Dallas, TX, 75214, United States

Warrior Weekend 2026
2026-10-02 - 2026-10-04 | Camp Kiowa @ Lone Oak Ranch, 8484 S Farm to Market 372, Gainesville, TX, 76240, United States
Warrior Weekend is the annual Black Belt test for Chamberlain Studios. Testing includes both Mudansha (colored belts) and Yudansha (graded ranks in Black Belt) levels in Gasan Ryu Kenpo. The event is done largely outdoors at a facility that contains the elements of: reasonably priced housing, water access, open level ground, commercial kitchen space and indoor space for demonstrations and the promotion ceremony.

Dojo Closed for Warrior Weekend
2026-10-02 - 2026-10-04 | TX
The dojo is closed for Warrior Weekend.

Kids Belt Test: October
2026-10-23 18:30 - 20:00 | TX

Kids Halloween Party
2026-10-25 09:00 - 10:00 | TX
Wear your costume to the dojo on Saturday morning for a Halloween Party! We’ll have food, games, and more!

Election Day Ninja Camp
2026-11-03 08:00 - 16:30 | Lakewood Dojo, 2114 Kidwell St., Dallas, TX, 75214, United States
When schools close, OUR DOORS ARE OPEN!
Whether they’ve never tried karate before or they’re longstanding students, if you’re looking to keep your kids moving over the break, and safely, try out Election Day camp, where we cover things like:

Striking and kicking drills
Self-defense techniques utilizing “shadow partners”
Martial arts forms (Kata) and history
Personal safety tips
And so much more!

Thanksgiving Ninja Camp
2026-11-23 08:00 - 2026-11-25 16:30 | Lakewood Dojo, 2114 Kidwell St., Dallas, TX, 75214, United States
When schools close, OUR DOORS ARE OPEN!
Whether they’ve never tried karate before or they’re longstanding students, if you’re looking to keep your kids moving over the break, and safely, try out Thanksgiving camp, where we cover things like:

Striking and kicking drills
Self-defense techniques utilizing “shadow partners”
Martial arts forms (Kata) and history
Personal safety tips
And so much more!

Thanksgiving Break - All Locations Closed
2026-11-26 - 2026-11-27 | Lakewood Dojo, 2114 Kidwell St., Dallas, TX, 75214, United States
No classes for the Thanksgiving break, November 26 and 27, 2026.

Kids Belt Test: November
2026-11-27 18:30 - 20:00 | Lakewood Dojo, 2114 Kidwell St., Dallas, TX, 75214, United States

Leadership Class & Meeting
2026-12-03 18:30 - 20:00 | TX

Kids Holiday Party
2026-12-05 09:00 - 10:00 | Lakewood Dojo, 2114 Kidwell St., Dallas, TX, 75214, United States
Winter Break is almost here, so let’s have a party! This will take place on December 5, 2026 at 9 a.m. at the Lakewood Dojo and will take place instead of the normal Saturday classes.
We’ll have karate, food, and games!
