Gallery

Welcome to Reverence Karate-Do! Below you'll find photos and videos that will introduce you to our philosophy, techniques, and who we are. We hope you'll take a look around then give us a call to set up a free trial or consultation.

The Student Experience

At Reverence Karate-Do we work to cultivate a fun and focused environment that is welcoming to all.

Hover or click on the images and videos below to get a feel for what a day at Reverence Karate-Do might look like...

Beginner Adult Core Curriculum Class in Seated Position at Reverence Karate-Do in Eugene, Oregon.

Karate instructor and student celebrating belt promotion at Reverence Karate-Do in Eugene, Oregon.

Sparring Day at Intermediate Karate Youth Core Curriculum Class at Reverence Karate-Do Institute in Eugene, Oregon.

Beginner Adult Core Curriculum Class practicing a side kick drill at Reverence Karate-Do Institute in Eugene, Oregon.

Family Karate lesson at Reverence Karate-Do Institute in Lane County, Oregon.

Two Karate students pose with trophies from Kaizen League Tournament that they brought home for Reverence Karate-Do Institute.

Amputee Adaptive Karate Student receiving his belt promotion at Reverence. Karate in Eugene, Oregon

Karate Student receiving her Belt Promotion at Martial Arts School in Eugene, Oregon.

Beginner Karate Youth Core Curriculum Class in Seated Position at Reverence Karate-Do Institute in Eugene, Oregon.

Adaptive Karate instructor Alex Stephens and student.

Adaptive student and instructor posing at Karate school in Eugene, Oregon

Student and Instructor pose in front of the Belt Wall at Reverence Karate-Do in Eugene, Oregon.

Training day with fellow AKANA Black Belts at Reverence Karate-Do Institute.

Youth Karate Class photo from Promotion Day at Reverence Karate, Located in Lane County, Oregon

Karate Student and Instructor pose for a celebratory photo with belt promotion certificate at Reverence Karate-Do Institute.

Yellow Stripe Belt Karate Students at Reverence Karate in Lane County, Oregon.

Adaptive student receiving his first karate belt promotion from Tashi Alex Stephens at Reverence Karate-Do Institute in Eugene, Oregon.

Youth Karate students pose with their instructor Tashi Alex Stephens at Reverence Karate-Do Institute in Eugene, Oregon.

Karate students receiving belt promotion certificates and posing with new belts at Karate Dojo in Lane County, Oregon

Our Journey

Karate has taken us a lot of places. Like language, karate helps us connect to people we don't yet know and can act as a touchstone wherever we practice it. It's an honor to take Karate, and more specifically American Open Karate Bujutsu, throughout our community and the country and share it with students and practitioners. This gallery is a collection of some of those moments along the way.

Hover on the photos for a description or click to expand to full screen view.

Alex Stephens and son with jugglers in background

Master Hwang and Tashi at Reverence Karate-Do in Eugene, Oregon

Hanshi Danny McCall, recipient of Lion's Butterfly Award, wearing the signature autism awareness belt of Reverence Karate, at his Dojo in Denver North Carolina. The Lion’s Butterfly Award is reserved for martial arts instructors who have made a profound impact within their community for the greater gain of all.

Tashi Alex working with intermediate students at Reverence Karate-Do in Eugene, Oregon

Sensei Alex Stephens teaching a family karate lesson at Reverence Karate-Do Institute in Lane County, Oregon

Tristan performing Kata Enpi at tournament in washington

Tashi Alex Stephens, karate instructor at Reverence Karate-Do Insititute, performing American Open Tonfa at a tournament in Washington State.

Hanshi Piddington competing in the early 1970s.

Sensei Stephens building trust with adaptive student during the early years of the adaptive program in Ashland, Oregon in 2015.

Tashi Alex Stephens of Reverence Karate-Do volunteering at a school for adults with disabilities in Cusco, Peru.jpg

Tashi Alex Stephens of Reverence Karate-Do at Machu Picchu with Signature Autism Awareness Belt .jpg

Hanshi Piddington, founder of American Open Style Karate and Headmaster of AKANA.

Kyoshi Mayo with Tashi at first Kata Boatman Seminar.

Reverence Karate student Peter Jordan making the cut at PKA tryouts.

Reverence Karate student Peter Jordan getting ready for his first fight at the Professional Kickboxing Association.

Tristan promoted to Brown-Black Stripe by Hanshi Piddington.JPG

Tristan's Brown Belt Promotion Celebration.JPG

Mr. Ricky Smith receiving his Lion's Butterfly Award and Signature Autism Awareness Belt. The Lion’s Butterfly Award is reserved for martial arts instructors who have made a profound impact within their community for the greater gain of all.

Tashi Alex Stephens at the Ring Of Fire event with Karate Icons Jerry Piddington, Danny McCall, and Matthew Watson.

Posing with Hanshi Jerry Piddington before Tashi Alex Stephens Kickboxing fight in the Ring Of Fire.jp

Young karate student Tristan receiving his first medal.jpg

Tashi and little T after his first tournament.

Tristan takes first place at a local karate tournament. Pictured along side other students.jpg

The Dojo

Reverence Karate Front Door

The entrance to Reverence Karate Do Institute.

beginner youth class

Beginner Youth Core Curriculum Class in Seated Position

Adult Core Class

Beginner Adult Core Curriculum Class practicing a side kick drill.

Promotion Day

At Reverence Karate-Do we acknowledge our wins and accomplishments with the awarding of belt promotion certificates. As shown, we also know how to have fun! Pictured here is adaptive student Livy giving Tashi a knuckle sandwich to demonstrate her progress.

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Classes We Offer

Adaptive Karate Consultation for Youth & Adult Students

Ideal for anyone with physical or cognitive adaptions or anyone looking for 1-on-1 instruction to help address personal goals.

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Youth Self-Defense Martial Arts Class

Ages 6-12. American Open Karate Bujutsu with a focus on self-defense and self-discipline.

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Adult Self-Defense Martial Arts Class

Ages 13+. American Open Karate Bujutsu with a focus on self-defense and self-discipline.

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Gallery

Welcome to Reverence Karate-Do! Below you'll find photos and videos that will introduce you to our philosophy, techniques, and who we are. We hope you'll take a look around then give us a call to set up a free trial or consultation.

The Student Experience

Our Journey

The Dojo