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Achieving Goals Through Karate: How is it Different?
Much like those classic all-ages toy commercials, goal-setting benefits those aged 1 to 101. Although the goals and the process of achieving them vary with age, the core benefit is the same. Goals are a way of holding one accountable, determining what one wants in life, and keeping one on track.
Read MoreBelt Grading at Bank Street
Our next belt grading will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2023.
Read MoreBlack Belt Master Class
Come join us on Saturday, September 30th from 3PM-5:15PM for this very special event. Open for all Douvris Black Belts. Spots are limited!
Read MoreWord of the Month: Focus
A key benefit of karate is the way it helps children improve their focus. Learning new techniques, mastering complicated fight sequences and sparring in a ring all require children to pay attention and keep paying attention, in a way they find really fun and rewarding. It’s a classic win-win situation.
Read More8 Simple and Realistic Self-Care Tips and Ideas
Practicing self-care is the most important way to help students keep their stress levels low and avoid burnout. Here are 8 simple and realistic self-care tips and ideas that you and your family can implement.
Read MoreSummer Camps at Bank Street
Bank Street will be holding 2 summer camps this summer! Register soon as only a few spots remain.
Read MoreDouvris Around The World Photo Challenge
Send us a photo of you striking your karate pose beside a famous landmark, on the beach, or, well…anywhere! The world is YOUR oyster.
Read MoreSummer Story Giveaway!
Douvris Wellness Centre is looking for the BEST good news story of the summer.
Read MoreSummer Fight Camp
If you are looking for extra training this summer, check out Robbie Lavoie’s fight camp happening this August 8-11. The cost is $299+HST. Please call 613-234-5000 or sign-up via email at info@douvris.com.
Read MoreWord of the Month: Honesty
You are only ever as good as your word, and that’s why honesty is a critical part of our character development program.
Read MoreHow to Build School Confidence Through Martial Arts for 2024
Summer is in session…but the new school year is quickly approaching. It’s said that the mindset of a child in the first few months of school can really show the course that they will be on for the remainder of the school year.
Read MoreWord of the Month: Confidence
At Douvris Martial Arts we believe that with the right approach to teaching karate, everyone can increase their confidence…
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