REVERENCE
KARATE-DO INSTITUTE
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November 18th Oregon vs Arizona State Football
Live Streaming on 250" Big Screen
Time TBA
Auction and Raffle Fundraiser
Join Reverence Karate in a fun day of football and fund raising for the Ronald McDonald House Charities. Items for auction at half-time include signed Duck game jersey by head football coach Dan Lanning, memberships to Reverence Karate, and much more. Raffle to win prizes from local businesses all throughout the game. Must be present to win. Food available from Los Buffalitos food cart and beer booth on site. Bring a picnic blanket or lawn chairs for indoor viewing of the game on 3000 sq ft of tatami mats at Reverence Karate training facility. Located at 642 E. 8th Ave in Eugene. Purchase your tickets ahead of time. Space is limited and is first come first serve.
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About Sensei Stephens
Sensei Alex Stephens was awarded a third-degree black belt and declared headmaster of American Open Karate Bujutsu by karate icon Jerry Piddington. He was awarded the honorary title of Tashi in 2022. His credentials are recognized by the American Karate Academies National Association (AKANA).
Tashi Stephens has been teaching karate to the adaptive community since 2015. He developed his passion for working with special needs teaching within the Oregon school system. He has taught SPED at Ashland High School and worked in behavioral classrooms at the Springfield Public School system. Tashi Stephens was awarded the Silver Sidekick Angel for his work with special needs by world kickboxing champion Ricky Smith.
Over the years Tashi Stephens has competed in ToughMan boxing, and amateur MMA. He has become a 10 kata Tomoe Warrior and has developed his own unique fighting system. His passion for karate has culminated in the opening of Reverence Karate-Do Institute in Eugene Oregon in 2020.
PKA Lifetime Member
Awarded Best Instruction in Eugene, Oregon
In 2022, Tashi Stephens was recognized by PKA Worldwide (The Professionial Kickboxing Association) for best instruction in Eugene, Oregon and awarded lifetime membership status.
Classes We Offer
Adaptive Karate Program
Karate is how you treat people
Sensei Stephens has been serving the adaptive community by means of karate since 2015. He has helped enrich the lives of many folks with a wide range of abilities and adaptations. The Adaptive Program is designed to meet the needs of each student in their own unique way. Every adaptive student will have a personal karate plan developed to create a strong mind, body, and spirit. Sensei Stephens has customized curriculum for with students with autism, FAS, Down syndrome, OCD, ADHD, and Parkinsons. He has also modified curriculum for a wide range of mobility adaptations for students in wheelchairs, or with limb loss. He believes karate is how we treat others, and ultimately how we treat ourselves. Contact Reverence Karate-Do Institute today and find out how Sensei Stephens can help you and your loved ones.
Testimonials
Reverence student Noah and his father Roger discuss the benefits of his Adaptive Karate lessons.
Sensei Stephens working with an Adaptive student.
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