KO Karate

 

Story of the K.O. Mosaic

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The K.O. Mosaic is an original work of art created by
the instructors and students of K.O. Karate.
It is a tribute to our school and to our teacher,
Master John Ozuna,
who conceived the project and
originated the unique design. The Mosaic Project
began in December 2001 and was completed in
February 2004. Its many pieces symbolize the
diversity of our school and the beauty of the art form
founded by Grand Master Richard Lee.

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"As teachers we need to continuously reinvent
ourselves to help our students achieve their goals
in martial arts as well as life.”

                                                 - John Ozuna

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 (new) The Grand Reopening Ceremony
 Seven Album Pages

  1. Welcoming our honored guests
  2. A tour of the school
  3. Master Ozuna's  Kata
  4. Master Ozuna's Mass Attack
  5. Presentation Ceremony
  6. Placement of the final mosaic tile
  7. We bid farewell to our esteemed guests

 

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First plans

December 2001

Digital design and images

January 2002

Full scale paintings

June 2002

First Snake

March 2003 (9 months)

Second Snake

April 2003 (1 month)

Tiger with Dragon

 September 2003

Final Piece Ready for Installation

 Dec 20, 2003

Installed on Floor

 Feb.    2004

Grand Re-Opening

 Dec. 18th, 2004
Installing the KO mosaic floor
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Left Side Dojo Entrance

the KO Snake. 2'x1.5'

 

Click here to see an animation of the mosaic being made.

The KO Logo KO Mosaic Floor Right Side Dojo Entrance 2'x1.5'

the KO Snake Completed!!

 

The first of our two large (3'x4') panels as ready to be installed (and completed on the floor).

KO Mosaic Floor Center Lobby

White Tiger & Dragon

4'x3'

 

Each of the large pieces contains well over 3000 pieces of glass
each individually hand cut by a  K.O. student or instructor.

KO Mosaic Floor Center Lobby

White Tiger

4'x3;

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