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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.

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Instructor Appreciation Month

January 31, 2025

Sensei Sophia presented this, so we are collecting cards at the front desk with letters from our students, parents, and caregivers for our instructors.

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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.

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Family Day at Bank Street Dojo

January 31, 2025

Saturday, February 15th, we will celebrate Family Day at the dojo. Bring your family to karate or kickboxing class.

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New Referral T-Shirt

January 31, 2025

We have a new loyalty t-shirt! So not only do you get a loyalty t-shirt, but you also get to spin the wheel and win a cool prize.

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Managine Stress

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.

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Ultimate Nerf Battle at Bank Street

January 31, 2025

Join us at Bank Street for a fun night of Nerf Battle! Saturday, March 8th, 4 – 7 pm.

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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.

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Word of the Month: Perseverance

January 1, 2025

We think it so important that we made “Perseverance” one of our 12 recurring “Words of the month”.

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Holiday Class Schedule

December 1, 2024

Please take a look at our schedule for the upcoming Holidays.

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Support Kids Kicking Cancer with a Curated Holiday Box

December 1, 2024

Purchase your Holiday Box, filled with delicious treats from local Ottawa businesses. Boxes are $75, with a retail value over $150!

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Helping Others: The Greatest Lesson of Karate

December 1, 2024

December is here, and so is the biggest holiday of the year. For many young ones, this means one thing…presents. However…

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