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The Mental Benefits of Karate

Focus First: How Karate Builds Strong Minds

September 1, 2025

The physical benefits of martial arts are extensive but have you ever considered the even longer list of mental benefits, especially the power of improved focus?

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Master Class: Self Defense 

September 1, 2025

Saturday, September 27th, from 3 – 5 pm: Self-Defense Masterclass with Sensei Nick for all advanced kids and Junior Black Belts.

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Word of the Month: Focus

August 28, 2025

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.

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Winning, Losing & the Value of Honest Self-Awareness

August 3, 2025

We hear a lot of discussion today among our Karate parents about how schools and sports teams today are creating an “everybody wins” culture.

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Help Jacob Become Youth Athlete of the Year!

August 1, 2025

Jacob Azzi is a member of ours who has been nominated for Youth Athlete of the Year!

Jacob is on Team Canada and sponsored by Team Douvris. He is an International martial artist who has championed on National and world stages. He is humble, fierce, and unstoppable.

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WKC Pan American/Canadian Open Championship

August 1, 2025

Douvris is proud to host the WKC Pan American/Canadian Open Championship on August 8th and 9th at the Palais des Congres in Gatineau, QC.

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Striking Master Class with Sensei Patrick

August 1, 2025

Saturday, August 16th, from 3 – 5 pm: Striking Master Class with Sensei Patrick for all Douvris Black belts 13+.

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Word of the Month: Honesty

August 1, 2025

You are only ever as good as your word, and that’s why honesty is a critical part of our character development program.

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MasterClass Training

July 10, 2025

Join us for one of our 3 MasterClass Training sessions starting this summer.

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summer safety tips

Summer Safety Tips for Kids

June 29, 2025

Summer is all about fun in the sun but staying safe is just as important! Here are some quick tips to help parents and kids have a safe and happy summer.

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Congratulations to Our New Black Belts!

June 29, 2025

We are incredibly proud to recognize and celebrate the dedication, perseverance, and hard work of our students who have earned their black belt

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Word of the Month: Confidence

June 29, 2025

At Douvris Martial Arts we believe that with the right approach to teaching karate, everyone can increase their confidence…

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