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Sensei Robbie Lavoie to Defend Two Titles

August 26, 2014

DOUVRIS Sensei Robbie Lavoie will defend two karate titles this Fall. Known as one of the most explosive fighters in the world today, Lavoie co-owns the DOUVRIS dojo at Ottawa Athletic Club.

Back To School Promotion – Act Now!

August 21, 2014

Save $200 per kid before September 30, 2014!

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July 21, 2014

DOUVRIS Ottawa Athletic Club (OAC) is owned and operated by brothers, karate champions, and Master Senseis John and Peter Douvris. Together, they have been sharing their passion for karate with…

2014 World Karate Championships

July 20, 2014

Fundraising Campaign is Underway! Help send our team to the 2014 World Karate Championships in Dublin, Ireland.

Mindfulness
with Douvris

At Douvris Martial Arts we have made mindfulness a key component of our dojo culture. To encourage members to carry these intentions outside of the dojo, we have created a monthly blog series with tips and tricks from members of your community.

Read our Mindfulness with Douvris blog posts online!

Douvris News

Douvris Summer Camps

Summer Camps 2025 Calendar

April 2, 2025

Join us this summer for karate summer camp! Learn new skills, meet new friends! Check out our calendar for dates and info.

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sMILES for Amanda

April 2, 2025

A KKC Heroes Circle volunteer, Sensei Alexander and the Ottawa faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa are organizing a 5 km Fundraiser run this year for the sMiles for Amanda.

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Become A Martial Arts Therapist

April 2, 2025

Kids Kicking Cancer are looking for new Senseis to join them and teach the kids in the Heroes Circle program to breathe in the light and breathe out the darkness.

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Private Training with Patrick Gourde!!

April 1, 2025

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

Teaching Humility

Teaching Humility Through Karate: The Importance and Benefits

April 1, 2025

Having a sense of humbleness often too comes with a sense of self-awareness of one’s capabilities. What is meant by that, is an understanding and acceptance of our strengths and limitations.

Douvris Summer Camps

Summer Camps 2025 Calendar

April 2, 2025

Join us this summer for karate summer camp! Learn new skills, meet new friends! Check out our calendar for dates and info.

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sMILES for Amanda

April 2, 2025

A KKC Heroes Circle volunteer, Sensei Alexander and the Ottawa faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa are organizing a 5 km Fundraiser run this year for the sMiles for Amanda.

become_martial_arts_therapist

Become A Martial Arts Therapist

April 2, 2025

Kids Kicking Cancer are looking for new Senseis to join them and teach the kids in the Heroes Circle program to breathe in the light and breathe out the darkness.

patrick-blog_private_lessons

Private Training with Patrick Gourde!!

April 1, 2025

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

Teaching Humility

Teaching Humility Through Karate: The Importance and Benefits

April 1, 2025

Having a sense of humbleness often too comes with a sense of self-awareness of one’s capabilities. What is meant by that, is an understanding and acceptance of our strengths and limitations.

Karate Kick Start Membership

Our Kick Start Membership includes two classes and a new uniform for $19.95. It is valid for anyone aged 4 through adult.

Fitness Kickboxing First Class Membership

Experience our Fitness Kickboxing First Class Membership with a 1-Class Pass for just $10.00. This exclusive offer is available at our Douvris Ottawa-East fitness training facility.