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Exploring Respect & its Connection to Mindfulness

March 2, 2025

Discover the link between karate and mindfulness, and why incorporating mindfulness and respect is a fundamental part of our karate programs.

Private Training with Patrick Gourde!!

March 1, 2025

Take your martial arts training to the next level with private Lessons from Patrick Gourde!

Word of the Month: Respect

March 1, 2025

Respect is one of the words most often associated with karate, and for a good reason. We care about it a great deal.

Word of the Month: Service

February 1, 2025

As Sensei Cody Diesbourg explains, if it weren’t for service and people paying it forward, we wouldn’t have martial arts today.

Thoughts from a Karate Mom: The Journey is the Reward

January 31, 2025

“I’m glad I didn’t quit” is a profound observation.

It requires reflection not only on where you are now but on how far you’ve come, and the challenges met along the way.

How to Best Manage and Reduce Stress Through Fitness

January 31, 2025

As the new year unfolds, it brings many opportunities, including new goals, challenges, and events. However, it also often introduces new sources of stress.

March Break Sparring Camp

January 31, 2025

Join Sensei Nico at our Douvris Kanata location for Sparring Camp this upcoming March break!

4 Home Exercises To Help With Your Karate Skills

January 2, 2025

Karate training does not have to stop at the dojo doors! Achieving the dream of becoming a black belt takes years of determination, goal-setting, and of course, proper exercise. If you are looking to elevate your karate level, you can work on yourself both inside and outside of the dojo. Here are five easy and effective home exercises to help with your karate skills.