Karate Master Rebuilds Dojo After Fire | Venice Beach News

At seventy-one, karate master Gerry Blanck rebuilt his life—and his dojo—after wildfire destroyed everything in 2025. With community support, a nonprofit grant, and students like ten-year-old Andrew Madok who kept training despite losing his home, Blanck reopened his dojo in Palisades, celebrating a triumphant comeback that turned loss into legacy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/be4adb21c04e405f