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Word of the Month: Courtesy

December 1, 2023

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…

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Compassion: How It Can Help You and Others

November 15, 2023

Compassion is unique in that it can be both a tangible and intangible thing. That means that it can be something you can be demonstrated both physically, and mentally.

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Black Belt Red Stripe Test

November 2, 2023

Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 18th at 3:00 pm for our Black Belt Red Stripe Test.

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WKC World Championships 2023

November 2, 2023

Congratulations to all our amazing athletes on a great job representing Canada at the WKC World Championships in Orlando!

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Word of the Month: Self-Discipline

November 1, 2023

Self-discipline helps us do the work we need to do. It helps us get up in the morning…

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4 Home Exercises To Help With Your Karate Skills

October 16, 2023

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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Black Belt Test #1

October 4, 2023

Black Belt Test #1 is Saturday, October 14th starting at 3 PM.

We wish all our students the best of luck!

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Word of the Month: Courage

October 1, 2023

Courage, Aristotle said, is the most important virtue because it guarantees the others…

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Achieving Goals Through Karate: How is it Different?

September 12, 2023

Much like those classic all-ages toy commercials, goal-setting benefits those aged 1 to 101.

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Belt Grading

Belt Grading at Bank Street

September 1, 2023

Our next belt grading will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2023. 

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Douvris Black Belt Master Class

Black Belt Master Class

September 1, 2023

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!

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Word of the Month: Focus

September 1, 2023

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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