The Journey | Team Aria Karate

The Journey:

Follow Aria's karate journey here -- from local tournaments to international championships. Each event brings new challenges, new growth, & new goals. Here's a look at where she's completed this year & what's coming next.

2025 SCHEDULE:

January
USASK: Season Opener

February
Selected for US Martial Arts Team
USASK: District 1 State Qualifier
USASK: District 2 State Qualifier

March
Starcade Int'l Martial Arts Championship
USASK: District 1 State Qualifier
USASK: District 2 State Qualifier

April
USASK: Freedom Cup
USASK: Terra Cotta Challenge

May
USASK: North Region Championships
NASKA: Pan American Internationals
AAU: Orlando Open

June
USASK: Battle for the Beach
NASKA: Battle of Atlanta

July
NASKA: US Open ISKA World
USASK: Vice City Championships

August
USASK: Warriors Challenge

September
USASK: Mayan Challenge

October
Joined Team Immortals
PCL Battle for the Bay

AAU: World Elite
USASK: National Championship

November
World Martial Arts Games in Norway

December

AAU: Battle of Sarasota

Goju-ryu Shodan-Ho Black Belt Testing

2025

2020

Years of Dedication

Aria Dodd Team Aria Karate with Brandy Dodd-Bunner mom

2026 GOALS:

Expand competition kata repertoire
Compete in NKF & NASKA circuits
Compete representing Team Immortals
Maintain membership on US Martial Arts Team thru annual tryouts
Pursue re-qualification for International Combat Org
Continue building athletic brand & sponsorship partners