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Youth & Kids Karate Programs

Karate for Life

We build resilient, confident & empowered kids

Now more than ever, young people need martial arts. As a parent of twin daughters, I understand the fear of putting your children into new or unfamiliar situations. Our Kids Karate Program demonstrates to children that they are powerful and important by giving them the tools and the practice to grow up strong, speak up for themselves and stay true to their values.

Etiquette

Our curriculum promotes self-control and etiquette, both inside and outside of the dojo. Children are taught to honour themselves, their training partners and the spaces we share with our community. They learn about Japanese martial culture and the deep importance it places on empathy and remaining humble.

Training

We believe that all children have the capacity to be life-long athletes. We teach transferable skills that kids will use throughout their lives, even if they later decide that martial arts aren’t their passion.

  • Functional, movement-based strength, conditioning and flexibility drills that build physical literacy.

  • Shotokan kata and Okinawan Ryukyu kobudo weapons including staff, nunchaku, sai and more.

  • Japanese aiki-jujitsu techniques including grip releases, joint locks and throws.

  • Modern and practical Seienjuku style full and semi-contact continuous sparring.

Safety

🏳️‍🌈 Our programs proudly welcome everyone of all backgrounds and walks of life and are a safe space to be who you are.

⛑️ Our instructors are Intermediate First Aid (Standard) and Level C CPR/AED certified by St. John Ambulance and complete Safe Sport Training from the Coaching Association of Canada. An emergency first aid kit is on hand at all practices.

✅ We verify all instructors with a vulnerable sector background check through the Westshore RCMP.


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Kids Need karate Video

In this video, Sensei Nick explains why he thinks that all kids can benefit from taking karate.

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Memberships

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Kids Karate
Ages 6-9

🥋 Level: No experience necessary!

📍 Location: Ruth King Elementary in Langford

⏰ Times: Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.

💵 Pricing:

Monthly Membership: $120/Month

March: $60 (Class ends March 10 for spring break)

🥊 Required Gear: See below

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Youth Karate
Ages 10-13

🥋 Level: No experience necessary!

📍 Location: Ruth King Elementary in Langford

⏰ Times: Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

💵 Pricing:

  • Monthly Membership: $120/Month

  • March: $60 (Class ends March 10 for spring break)

🥊 Required Gear: See below

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

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Family & Referral Discounts!

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Family Discount

Automatically save 20% on each additional family member!

Referral Rewards

Refer a friend to receive 30% off your next month!

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Kids Karate Beginner Kit

Save 10% Off MSRP and Get a Free Carry Bag with our Beginner Kit!

REQUIRED Equipment

To take part in our Kids Karate Program, your child must have the following items:

  1. White karate gi with no other club or association markings

  2. Water bottle

  3. Approved sparring gear consisting of the following: (NOTE: if you have other gear, please bring it to class so we can inspect it to see if it will work for our style of sparring.)

    • Protective gloves or fist and forearm protectors

    • Shin and instep guards

    • Mouthguard

    • Groin protector for boys

  4. OPTIONAL:

    • Club patch

    • Head Protection (We have enough to share for our current classes)

You can purchase gear directly from us using our shop and have it delivered to class using the button below.

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