Karate
Let’s find out what is right for you.
Practicing Karate has many benefits. It is an ideal way of strengthening muscles and bones, increasing energy, improving sleep, reducing risk of chronic disease! It will also help you gain confidence, learn to set goals, increase awareness and improve memory, to name a few.
It can be practiced solo, but we are also a community, making friends in the dojo and – from around the world.
We teach the Goju Ryu system of Karate. It is the foundation for learning effective methods of attack and defense. Karate training is integrated with theories of combat and other martial art techniques, including judo and weapons. As your knowledge of Goju Ryu Karate increases you will develop confidence and find your power. Our mission has always been to provide authentic, effective practice, grounded in respect for techniques and principles established in Japan.
Introduction Package Includes:
- 6 weeks of class
- 3 classes / week
- Karate Gi
Core Programs
Children: 4-6 years
Classes are designed with your little one’s capabilities in mind. Fun & active – your child begins the basics of skills and movements used in Goju Ryu Karate.
2 classes / week + Saturday Kumite class
Youth: 7-12 years
Students gain confidence, develop their physical and social abilities, as they learn the art of karate. Using fun skills and drills in addition to traditional structure, the foundations are established. Sport karate is introduced as students gain knowledge and experience.
2 classes / week | + Saturday Kumite class
Adults (18+ ) & Teens: 13 – 17 years:
Get fit, healthy, and energized! Make friends, learn practical applications of self-defense as you develop your knowledge of Goju Ryu Karate. Skill level expands with different katas, types of sparring and how to apply in self defense.
Core Program is 2 classes / week (Mon-Thurs) + Saturday applied/kumite
Open: Core Program + access to Open Practice sessions and scheduled classes.
We have a new option for older adults:
Check out our new program ACT+ for details.
Student Afternoon Options
We offer a new selection of options for students in the afternoon. During the week, we offer alternate days with focus on Martial Art and Visual Art. Students have been working in school all day. Our approach is for them to feel relaxed, have fun while learning, in a respectful, organized environment.
Students can join karate, art classes, or Open Time to practice, spend time reading, doing homework or just having down time. We also have an alternating Saturday afternoon art class. Call us for details.
You may also register your child for just karate or just art classes in the afternoon. For these fees see the separate Karate fees on this page or ART@ACT information here.
Competition:
Recreational or High Performance – for those who love to compete. You can train and enjoy a regional tournament- just for the fun of it. As you improve and develop you may find you love it so much you want to train for Regional, National and International competitions.
Fees*
Introduction Packages
6 week trial | Karate Gi (uniform) included
3 classes / week
Children (4-6): $85.00
Youth (7-12): $95.00
Teens (13-17): $105.00
Adults: $125.00
Core Memberships*:
Children: $65.00/monthly
Youth & Teens $85.00/monthly
Adults: $110.00/monthly (Core)
Includes 2 classes per week + Saturday Kumite class
Open Adults : $125.00/monthly
Open membership is the Core Membership + access to Open Practice schedule.
Student Afternoon Options:
When: September – June
# of days per week
1 day $80.00 / monthly
2 days $145.00 / monthly
3 days $195.00 / monthly
4 days $250.00 / monthly
5 days $295.00 / monthly
8 Class Pass $135.00
Use within 3 months
* + HST