Schedule Change Reminders:
Please check the updated pages for information on the sessional progammes: Dragons Karate (4-6 year olds) Morning Workout , Yoga , and Tai Chi .
Kokodo class is cancelled on Wednesday 9 Sept due to Dan Exam pre-testing.
Upcoming changes: As of Friday 11 Sept, Kumite class will be 30 min later and run 6:30pm to 8:00pm.
The dojo is closed on Wednesday 30 Sept for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Kumite class is cancelled on Friday 9 October due to the Bunkai Seminar.
The dojo is closed Sunday 11 to Monday 12 October for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Other news:
For all of September, students new to Kettlebells can enjoy FREE classes, so come and give it a try!
IMPROVE YOUR EXAM BUNKAI OR (WITH PERMISSION) LEARN NEW ONES!
Friday 9 October 7-9pm Nidan and higher only
Saturday 10 October 9am to 5:30pm - see board in dojo for schedule details of the bunkai appropriate for you
IKGA REGIONAL SEMINAR
This multi-day seminar will be held in Nanaimo
All IKGA Canada members (all ranks) are welcome.
DATES: Friday 13 Nov, 2026 to Sunday 15 Nov, 2026
SEMINAR DETAILS: TBA
IKGA INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR
Instructed by SAIKO SHIHAN GOSHI YAMAGUCHI and Shihan Brent Regan
Many of us travelled to Alberta for this fantastic 3 days of training, culminating in a formal banquet with the announcements of successful grading candidates. Pictures to follow.
We enjoyed two days of kihon, kumite, kata, bunkai, with bonus jujitsu and kettlebell training.
Thank you, Nao Takeda Sensei, for being a fantastic guest instructor!
Thank you Petersson Shihan, for teaching us elegent and strong techniques!
Thank you karate-ka, for your enthusiasm, respect, and energy!
The Global Championships were Aug 8-10, 2025, in Chiba, Japan. Numerous students of our dojo were on Team Canada at this international event.
SILVER MEDAL, Donna Gardecki Shihan
BRONZE MEDAL, Mika Hagiwara
BRONZE MEDAL, Irwin