YELLOWKNIFE KARATE CLUB
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SHODAN PAUL GENTLEMAN  RECEIVED HIS 1ST DEGREE BLACK BELT AT OUR DOJO- NOVEMBER 14TH 2021

Black Belt Certification and Instruction in Wado Karate and Shindo Training

Application of the Kata Pinan Shodan - Junior Black Belts Matthew Bui and Vincent Lumacad Demonstrate 
Chinese New Year 2020 - Bo Kata Sushi no Konsho and Sushi no Kon - Junior Black Belt Vincent Lumacad Leading 
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Matayoshi Shimpo Kobudo Weapons Classes

Matayoshi Kobudo is a general term referring to the style of Okinawan Kobudo that was developed by Matayoshi Shinpo  and Matayoshi Shinko during the Twentieth Century. Martial arts have been practiced by the Matayoshi family for over 9 generations and draw influence from Japanese, Chinese and indigenous Okinawan martial arts styles.
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    Shindo Classes

​What is Shindo?
Shindo involves the use of a 3 foot long staff employed in various offensive and defensive movements. The word Shindo mean "the way of Shintani".  The art of Shindo was devised by Sensei Masaru Shintani, 9th Dan in the early 1970's. Sensei had made the Shindo methods and principles known to Master Otsuka who gave it his full endorsement.  It was Sensei Shintani's wish that Shindo be a integral part of training.

Wado Karate Association of Canada (Wado Canada)

Our Club is a member of Wado Canada under Shihan Greg Reid our supreme instructor.

The Wado Karate Association of Canada is a federally-incorporated non-profit society established in 1996 to teach Wado karate and physical well-being and fitness, and to promote the growth of Wado karate.

It was formed in response to the demand for an authentic national organization in Canada to preserve for future generations the heritage of Wado karate as founded in Japan in 1934 by Grand Master Hironori Otsuka.

Wado Canada was also tasked by the late Top Master Masaru Shintani to work towards the advancement of karate together with other karate groups throughout the world.
Top Master Shintani was appointed supreme instructor and head of Wado karate in North America in 1968 by Grand Master Otsuka. In 1996, Saiko Shihan Greg Reid was named by Top Master Shintani as his successor in Wado Karate-do worldwide as well as supreme instructor.
Wado Karate and Shindo
 Classes


WE ARE OPEN FOR CLASSES!!! 

​SPRING
2024-25 Registration Starts Now!!!  Just come to class to register at Mildred Hall School Front Gym


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Contact:
 Chief Instructor: 867- 688-1676

Register Anytime  and Receive a Free Month of Classes!!! - A $50 Dollar Value!!!

Where?


Our club is currently training  at Mildred Hall School Front Gym.  

2024-25 Classes at Mildred Hall School Front Gym on Tuesday/Thursday from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm and Saturdays from 11:00 am to 1:00 PM


When?

Continuous Registration and Intake - Register in Class at Any Time of Year

Ages 4 Years to Adult
Note: 4 Year Olds Train for Free!!!


Tuesday Nights - Mildred Hall School Front Gym:

6:30 PM to 8:00 PM 
  Children/Adult

8:00 PM to 8:30 PM - Youth/Adults

Karate/Shindo/Bunkai/Kobudo

Thursday Nights - Mildred Hall School Front Gym: 
    
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM 
Children/Adult

8:00 PM to 8:30 PM 
Youth/Adults
Karate/Shindo/Bunkai/Kobudo 
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Saturdays - Mildred Hall School:
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Children/Adult

​12:00 PM to 1:00 PM -
Youth/ Adult
Karate/Shindo/Bunaki/Kobudo


Note: Our Club Trains 12 months a Year
Note: Kids mean 12 years and under


2025 Kid Sport Grant Application
Need Cash for Your Child to Join Karate???
Apply to Kid Sport for up to
300 Dollars Grant Per Year!!!

Application Link
www.kidsportcanada.ca/site/assets/files/1710/kidsport_application_2018-1.pdf


Cost of Classes

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Club and Wado Canda Yearly Registration:

$75.00 Per Year Collected in March or at the Time the Student Joins the Club.  All members pay this fee including black belt instructors

​Note: Registration and Fees Are Non-Refundable


Gradings
Gradings for promotion to higher ranks take place every three months and at the discretion of the head instructor.

If you are curious about how our classes are run or have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact us, or feel free to drop in to watch a class and ask questions in person.

Contact:

Chief Instructor: 867-688-1676

Club Website:
www.ykwadokaikarate.com
Wado Canada Website:
www.wado.ca
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About our Club
Who are We?
We are a not-for-profit Karate Club based  in Yellowknife, NWT.  Certified Black Belt instructors in both Wado karate, and its sub-discipline Shindo, teach classes on a voluntary basis.

For twelve (12) years we have provided students with a quality  environment to improve their character, discipline, focus, fitness and confidence through the learning and practicing of Karate. 

What is Karate?
Traditionally, Karate is a system of civil self defense. The definition of karate means literally "empty hands". Developed in Okinawa, it blends various elements of unarmed fighting and  defense techniques into a system that may be used to keep its practitioner physically  fit, environmentally aware, and safe from harm.
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Originally, Karate practiced three areas of unarmed combat: grapples and locks, wrestling, and most famously striking. All three areas of self defense were studied through forms known as Kata.

What to Expect?
  • Students line up at the start of class with the newest students at one end and the most experienced students at the other.
  • After line-up students go through a basic warm up involving various exercises      followed by stretching. 
  • The ‘Four Ks’ are the main practice of  Karate: Kihon (basics), Kata (forms), Kumite (fighting) and Kobudo (weapons)  . These make up the focus of most classes.
  • Students progress at their own pace.      Although instructors may try to motivate students to achieve new goals, students are expected to follow their own motivation and get back what they put in.
  • Confusion! Students are not expected to learn everything right away, it takes time and practice to improve. Students are    encouraged to ask questions.
  • Karate begins and ends with respect. One should always respect one’s Sensei and fellow students. Please bow when addressing others and they will do the same!





Our Mission Statement: 
The Yellowknife Wado Karate Club is a non-profit, family orientated traditional karate organization focusing on  Hironori Otsuka's and Masuru Shintani's teachings and values of integrity, honesty, courage and humility.

Our club promotes a traditional karate training regime for adults and children in a safe and positive learning environment.  We p
romote and support opportunities for children, young adults and adults to develop sound karate and self-defense skills,  in a manner that promotes physical fitness, personal discipline and healthy lifestyles.

Our objective is to support and preserve our Master's teachings and values through the teaching of traditional Wado  Karate and Shindo.


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