News & Training Resources
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Kids Need Karate!
Why should most kids learn karate? There are three main reasons why this is so important:
Confidence
Belonging
Independence
We teach kids more than just awesome moves in our dojo, we teach them how to be strong inside and out.
Chek News Big League Treatment
🎥🤩We're Famous! Last week we had the talented Jordan Cunningham from Chek News attend a class for his Big League Treatment segment. The results were...AWESOME!
Kangeiko: Karate Winter Spirit Training on January 1, 2026
Members of Graves Karate & Strength, Seienjuku Karate Canada and Victoria Shorin Ryu Shinkokai plunged into the icy waters off Vancouver island to perform 100 punches to ring in the new year! ✨🥋
Taikyoku Shodan: Section 2 Practice Video
Connect the combinations from our section 1 video together to create the full Taikyoku Shodan kata!
Taikyoku Shodan: Section 1 Practice Video
Believe it or not, but this simple combination of moves is repeated 3 times in the full kata. Cement this section and you will be well on your way to memorizing the whole kata.
Taikyoku Shodan: Home Practice Basic Techniques Video
Follow along with me as I demonstrate the 3 techniques needed for the kata Taikyoku Shodan. Solidify your basics earn your yellow belt!
