News
News and updates about karate, martial arts, kickboxing, and fitness at DOUVRIS.
Competition Camp
Join us for a different kind of summer camp at our Douvris Bank Street location... Read more...
Kick Like A Girl… Photo/Video Contest
Come on...Kick Like A Girl... photo contest... Read more...
Word of the Month: Responsibility
One of the important aspects of our character development program at Douvris Martial Arts is that it not only teaches students how to become responsible... Read more...
Spring Fling
Join us on May 4th for our Annual Spring Fling Event! Read more...
Train With Mom
On Mother's Day Weekend, May 11 & 12, bring your mom with you to class and teach her your karate moves! Read more...School Closed for WKC Nationals
We will be closed for the May long weekend (May 17 -20), as we will be running our annual WKC National Championship. Read more...Schedule Changes
We have updated our schedule for Saturday's. Please check the new schedule effective May 1, 2019 Read more...
Thank you from Kids Kicking Cancer
We would like to take a moment to thank everyone who helped make these events a success! Read more...
Easter Weekend
Bank street dojo will be closed on Friday, April 19 and OPEN on Monday, April 22. Have a safe and fun Easter long weekend! Read more...
Summer Camps
Summer Camp Registration is now open! Read more...May Long Weekend Closure
Please note that we will be closed May 17 - May 20 inclusive. We will be at the WKC Nationals! Read more...
Word of the Month: Humility
Some concepts are easy to explain with words. Humility isn’t really one of them. We can talk about it – and we do – but... Read more...2019 Summer Camps
Summer is almost here and we have just released details on our 2019 Summer Camp Season!!! Read more...
Super-Hero Camp
Come join us for our super fun, superhero March Break Camp! March 12-16, 2018. Read more...
Stay Safe Self Defense Workshop
Free self-defence workshop for women on March 30th, 2019 Read more...
Word of the Month: Respect
Respect is one of the words most often associated with karate, and for a good reason. We care about it a great deal. Read more...2019 Kids Kicking Cancer Canada Cardio-A-Thon
Come out and join us for our legendary Cardio-a-thon to raise money for Kids Kicking Cancer Canada on March 23 & 24! Read more...
New TBT Classes added to schedule
Nick Douvris has added 3 new TBT classes to our Bank Street Schedule... Read more...
PD Day Camp
Spend your next PD Day at the Dojo! Join Us February 15th for PD DAY Camp!! Read more...
Word of the month: Service
As Sensei Cody Diesbourg explains, if it weren’t for service and people paying it forward, we wouldn’t have martial arts today. Read more...
In-House Tournament
Join us on February 10th at Tudor Hall for our In-House Tournament. Read more...
Black Belt Grading Ceremony 2019
Come join in the celebration! Our Black Belt Grading Ceremony is taking place on June 2, 2019 Read more...
Movie Night
Join us on January 19 for movie night!! Read more...PD Day Camp
Join us on January 25, for our first PD Day Camp of the year! Read more...
Word of the month: Perseverance
We think it so important that we made "Perseverance" one of our 12 recurring "Words of the month". Read more...
New Years Day Challenge
Start 2019 on the right path to fitness success! Join us at 8 am on January 1 for a free fitness class! Read more...
Holiday Hours
See our class schedule over the holidays, from December 24 until January 2. Read more...New Year, New You
Make 2019 All About Improving Your Health... Read more...
Word of the month: Courtesy
When parents sign their children up for martial arts classes very often they’re looking for a healthy activity that will also teach their kids respect. And karate certainly does that... Read more...
Pink Army Results
The results are in from our Think Pink fundraiser!!! Read more...
Word of the month: self-discipline
Self-discipline helps us do the work we need to do. It helps us get up in the morning... Read more...Think Pink
This OCTOBER join the DMA PINK ARMY! Read more...
Word of the Month: Courage
Courage, Aristotle said, is the most important virtue because it guarantees the others... Read more...
Back to School @ DOUVRIS
Our back to school marital arts promotion is now available! Act Today! Read more...
Word of the Month: Confidence
At Douvris Martial Arts we believe that with the right approach to teaching karate, everyone can increase their confidence... Read more...
Fitness Kickboxing Promotion
Sign up for our fitness kickboxing promotion! Read more...
Happy Father’s Day
Dad, come try out our karate or kickboxing classes for ONE week, free! Read more...
Congratulations to our Newest Black Belts
Congratulations to our latest black belt graduates!! Read more...
Black Belt Grading Ceremony
Come join in the celebration! Our Black Belt Grading Ceremony is taking place on June 3, 2018 Read more...
Calling On Moms!
Calling all moms! Come try out Douvris Martial Arts and Kickboxing with our one week free trial offer! Expires at the end of May. Read more...
Robbie Hughes Wins Myers Auto Group Amazing Kids Contest
Douvris Martial Arts is proud to announce that one of our students, second-degree black belt Robbie Hughes, has won the Myers Auto Group Amazing Kids contest. Read more...Cardio-A-Thon Results
When good people get together to do good things - great things happen! Read more...
Douvris Family Day
Join Douvris at an Ottawa 67's game on February 11! Read more...Marvel Super-Hero Camp
Come join us for our super fun, superhero March Break Camp! March 12-16, 2018. Read more...2018 Kids Kicking Cancer Canada Cardio-A-Thon
Join Douvris Martial Arts legendary Cardio-a-thon to raise money for Kids Kicking Cancer Canada on February 17 & 18! Read more...
Holiday Hours
Get Bank Street's hours during the holiday season.... Read more...
Please Vote for Us…
DOUVRIS has been nominated for Best Martial Arts program in Ottawa... Read more...
Team Douvris Results at WKC Worlds
Team Douvris spent the last week in Orlando, Florida, to compete in the 2017 WKC World Championships... Read more...
An Open Letter to Team Puerto Rico
Thank you to Team Puerto Rico for showing us that we should all choose to be happy... Read more...
WKC Opening Ceremonies Video
See the video shown at the Opening Ceremonies from the World Championships hosted by WKC in Orlando Florida. Read more...Join The Pink Army
This OCTOBER join the DMA PINK ARMY! Read more...
In-House Tournament
Join us for our In-House Tournament on Sunday October 1, 2017. Read more...
Word 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 more...
Word of the Month: Excellence
Excellence is a word that sounds like a destination. But it’s not. It’s a process, an evolution... Read more...
Black Belt Grading: 2017 Edition
Once a year we gather students from all our Douvris schools for a very special black belt grading. Read more...
Team Douvris ready to represent Canada at the Worlds
This past weekend Team Douvris competitors who had previously qualified provincially competed for a spot on the national team... Read more...
Team Douvris at the Quebec Open
Team Douvris traveled to Quebec City this past weekend for our last big tournament before our National Championships later this month. Read more...
Team Douvris Shines in Windsor
There were only seven of us competing and we are pleased to report we all came back home with some bling. Read more...
Kicking It in Montreal at the KJS Tournament
Saturday found us in Brossard, just outside of Montreal, to take part in the KJS Tournament. Read more...
Team Douvris at the WKC Provincial Qualifiers
This past weekend Team Douvris travelled to London, Ontario, to compete in the WKC Provincials. Read more...
Team Douvris at Cobra International
If you think the last freak winter slush storm of the season can stop us from competing, you don’t know Team Douvris very well. Read more...
Team Douvris in Philadelphia and Burlington
Team Douvris split us this past weekend to take on two separate competitions. Read more...
Team Douvris at the Studios Unis tournament
This past weekend Team Douvris members travelled to Quebec City. Read more...
Douvris Kicks it!
Cardio-A-thon Raises over $17,000 for Kids Kicking Cancer Canada. Read more...2017 Kids Kicking Cancer Canada Cardio-A-Thon
Join Douvris Martial Arts legendary Cardio-a-thon to raise money for Kids Kicking Cancer Canada on March 4-5, 2017. Read more...
Team Douvris at the Ontario Provincial Open
Team Douvris travelled to Burlington last weekend to compete in the 41st Ontario Provincial Open Martial Arts Championships. Read more...
Team Douvris roars into the 2017 season
Challenge Rive-Nord was our first tournament of the year, and we descended on Ste-Thérèse determined to put our hard training to the test. Read more...
Team Douvris at the Toronto Tournament of Martial Arts Champions
On Friday Team Douvris zoomed down the 401 again to take part in the Toronto Tournament of Martial Arts Champions... Read more...Team Douvris Results at The World’s
We are so proud of all of our Team Douvris members who participated in this year's WKC World Championships! Here is a list of those who brought home medals. Read more...
Kicking it at the East West Samurai Classic
The last weekend before Team Douvris heads off to Dublin to compete in the WKC World Championships found us in Mississauga... Read more...
Our First International Partnership
We are thrilled to announce our first international partnership! Read more...Team Douvris Ready to Take on the World
Team Douvris is sending two dozen competitors to Dublin as part of the 250-strong Team Canada. Read more...
How karate helps children do better in school
Now is a good time to make sure everything is in place for children to make the most of their school year... Read more...
Word of the Month: FOCUS
For over 30 years Ottawa-area parents have sent their children to Douvris Martial Arts, where they find a program that emphasizes character development in children including improved focus. Read more...
Join the DMA Pink Army
DOUVRIS Martial Arts will be selling pink belts to raise money for the Canadian Breast Cancer Society. Read more...In-House Tournament
Join us on Sunday September 11 for our in-house tournament Read more...Back to School @ DOUVRIS
Our back to school karate promotion is now available! Act Today! Read more...
Help Get Team Douvris To Dublin
Help Team Douvris get to Ireland! Read more...
Join the DMA Splits Club
Earn a Dairy Queen Banana Split! Read more...
In-House Tournament
Join us Sunday June 12, 2016 for our In-House Tournament! Read more...Black Belt Grading Ceremony
Black Belt Grading Ceremony on June 5, 2016 Read more...
Battle Zone 2016
Battle Zone 2016 is taking place on July 23, 2016! Register today Read more...Happy Easter
Our dojo will be closed on Good Friday (March 25th) and Easter Monday (March 28th). Happy Easter! Read more...
2016 Summer Camps
Karate summer camps at our Bank Street location is now open! Read more...
Upcoming Belt Grading
Belt testing for all levels Except Black. Please join us on Saturday April 2, 2016. Read more...
$15,000 Raised for Kicks for Heart
We reached our goal of Raising $15,000! Read more...Belt Grading on February 20, 2016
Douvris Bank Street will be hosting our Belt Grading test on February 20, 2016. Read more...Kicks 4 Heart Fundraiser
Our Kicks for Heart telethon will take place on February 21, 2016. Read more...
Pink is the New Black Campaign Results
We are so thrilled and thankful to all of the Douvris members who participated in our Pink is the New Black, Breast Cancer awareness campaign last month Read more...
Karate Can Kick Poverty
13 year old Robbie Hughes and his mom, Sonia LeRoy, are returning to Senegal November 23 to December 6. Read more...Kicks for Heart
Raising funds and awareness for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Read more...
Christmas Promotion
6-week fitness and karate promotion on sale now. Read more...
Halloween Party
Join us for some Ghoulish fun at our Halloween Party! Read more...Belt Testing
Belt testing for all levels Except Black. Please join us on Saturday October 24 at 11:15 a.m. Read more...Pink is the New Black
DOUVRIS Martial Arts will be selling pink belts to raise money for the Canadian Breast Cancer Society. Read more...Stay Safe Self Defense Workshop
Special, free self-defence workshop for women on October 4, 2015. Read more...In-House Tournament
In-House Tournament at our Bank Street Dojo on October 4, 2015 Read more...
Step. It. Up Super Camp II
Registration now available for our Step. It. Up Super Camp II, with some of the best instructors in Karate. Read more...DOUVRIS Black Belt Grading
Our annual Black Belt Grading event for DOUVRIS Karate members. View event details. Read more...Mom & Me: May 9
DOUVIS members are invited to bring their Moms to class for free on Saturday, May 9. We'll also have special treats for Moms that day. Read more...
Spring Open House & Showcase Events
DOUVRIS Bank Street Dojo will be holding Spring Open House & Student Showcase on Sunday May 24, 2015. Read more...
Summer Camp Registration Now Open!
Registration is now open for the DOUVRIS Karate Summer Camp that is part of one of the best summer camps in Ottawa offered by the Ottawa Athletic Club (OAC) location. The camp is open to members and non-members. Read more...
DOUVRIS Raises More than $11,000 for Heart & Stroke
Kicks for Heart 2015 kicked it into high gear Sunday morning and raised over $11,000 for The Heart & Stroke Foundation. This brings DOUVRIS's grand fundraising total to date to (drum roll please) $44,000! Read more...
Important Changes to Class Schedule at Bank Street – effective March 2
Effective March 2nd, 2015, a schedule change will affect all adult karate students as well as BBM Kids at DOUVRIS Bank Street. Read more...
Valentine’s at the Dojo
Our Valentine's Day events include Family Day and a Valentine's Sleep-Over party! Read more...
Calling All Future Martial Arts Referees
DOUVRIS Bank Street will host a referee clinic for Black Belts and above, by MARA, the Martial Arts Referee Association, on Feb. 22. Read more...
Free Bully Busters Workshops offered in January/February
DOUVRIS karate Ottawa schools will be offering special, FREE 1.5-hour workshops targeted at bully prevention and self-defense for kids Read more...
Kicks For Heart Needs You!
It's time to plan your participation in the Feb. 22 Kicks For Heart Cardio-A-Thon fundraiser for heart and stroke research. Read more...
Free Stay Safe Women’s Self Defense Workshops in January
DOUVRIS karate Ottawa schools will offer special, FREE "Stay Safe" Women's Self-Defense Workshops in January 2015. Read more...
DOUVRIS Re-Boots Fitness Program with Total Body Training
DOUVRIS, a leader in karate Ottawa for more than 30 years, has rebooted its Fitness Program... Read more...
Charity Raffle Raises $2560 for The Heart & Stroke Foundation
With more than 500 ticket sales for our Charity Raffle Basket, we raised $2560.00 toward our 2015 goal of $15,000. Read more...
DOUVRIS Announces Paul Conway Memorial Award
The Paul Conway Memorial Award will be awarded annually to a DOUVRIS member who has overcome significant obstacles to achieve his or her Black Belt, while best ... Read more...
2015 Charity Christmas Basket Raffle. Tickets Just $5.00!
Win this basket and you’ll accomplish most of your Christmas shopping for the year! Read more...
We Remember
In honour of remembrance day, we'll be filling the dojo with remembrance poppies that our members decorate in honour of our war vets. Read more...
CPR & AED Training Fundraiser
CPR & AED Training + Heart & Stroke fundraiser, Sunday, Nov. 16. Pre-registration is required by November 7. Read more...
WKC World Championship 2014: DOUVRIS Results
Now posted: competition standings from WKC World Championships 2014... Read more...
Wanted: Receptionist/Admin Assistant
We have an opening for a Receptionist/Administrative Assistant at our Bank Street headquarters. Read more...Hallowe’en at the Dojos
DOUVRIS members and their friends are welcome to start their trick-or-treating with us! Hallowe'en night classes are cancelled. Read more...
Team DOUVRIS Travels to Ireland
AAAAAaaaaaannnnndddddddd....they're off! Team DOUVRIS is on its way to Dublin, Ireland, to compete in the WKC World Championships this weekend (October 4-9, 2014). Read more...
55+ Karate Program Begins November, 2014
DOUVRIS will begin offering a unique Karate Program for members 55 years of age and older. Read more...
Raymond “The Real Deal” Daniels Visits DOUVRIS for Sparring Seminar
Sparring Seminar with Raymond Daniels at Ottawa South dojo, Sunday, Sept. 28. Must reserve your spot! Read more...
Cody Diesbourg Joins DOUVRIS Ottawa South Dojo
Sensei Cody Diesbourg, a fourth-degree black belt and multi-time world champion in fighting, Kata, and weapons, has joined DOUVRIS karate Ottawa. Read more...
Free Women’s Self-Defense Workshops Offered in November
DOUVRIS karate Ottawa schools will offer special, FREE "Stay Safe" Women's Self-Defense Workshops in November at three locations. Read more...
Free Bully Busters Workshops Offered in the Fall
DOUVRIS karate schools will be offering special, FREE 1.5-hour workshops targeted at bully prevention and self-defense for kids. Read more...
Sensei Robbie Lavoie to Defend Two Titles
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. Read more...
Back To School Promotion – Act Now!
Save $200 per kid before September 30, 2014! Read more...
Register for Our Annual “Kicks for Heart” Heart & Stroke Fundraiser!
We encourage you to sponsor a kickboxer, or dare to take part! You'll raise funds through pledges of family, friends, and co-workers who support you in our 2-hour Cardio-A-Thon on Sunday, February 22. Read more...
DOUVRIS Kemptville’s Sensei Elyse Gorrell Wins Women’s Grand Champion
DOUVRIS Kemptville's Sensei Elyse Gorrell has claimed the Women's Grand Champion at Battlezone 2014. Read more...