VANCOUVER SHOTOKAN KARATE

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Belt Grading Dates

Green Belt and below:
Saturday, June 6 | 12:00–1:00 PM

Blue Belt and above:
Wednesday, June 24 | 6:00–6:30 PM

Special Training With Sensei Don Sharp (7th Dan)

Wednesday, June 24th,
Mt. Pleasant Elementary School
(enter from rear doors)

Special Class with Sensei Sharp
5:00–6:00 PM
Open to all Yellow Belt and above students

In-House Tournament
Open to all levels
A fun and supportive opportunity for students to challenge themselves and gain experience.

Check out our New Parent’s Guide

Here is where you will find everything you need to know about expectations, safety, and getting started with JKA karate.

Checklist For Special Events

Please make sure to review this checklist before special events.

Child’s Nutrition
Child Supervision
Last minute cancellation fee ($15); some events, may not give a refund
Fee paid to the correct person

Checklist For Grading

Please make sure to review this checklist before grading.

Fee paid
Grading package with top ½ of first page filled out
Passport with passport photo (6th and higher)
Student knows their grading requirements
Received permission and confirmation from Sensei Ryan

Annual Glow in the Dark Bowling

Description: Friends and families are welcome to join our annual bowling event. If enough of you participate, we can rent the whole upper floor!
Where: Grandview Lanes on Commercial
When: TBD
Cost: TBA
How to register: email, call, or text me
Notes: Let me know what days work best, and I accommodate where possible

Laser Tag & Sushi

Friends and Families are welcome to join our annual get together to enjoy games and food!

Upcoming dates will be announced.

Learn Karate With Your Kids!

Join our parent-child classes for a fun, safe, and beginner-friendly way to learn karate together!

75 minute karate class geared for parents and children who want to have fun practicing a self-defense martial art
Low to moderate exercise, no experience required
Safe: taught by a qualified instructor…over a decade of experience, zero injuries
Fun: practicing defensive and offensive martial arts techniques with your child
When: three consecutive Saturdays 3:45-5
Cost: $120, $100 if in the program for all three classes
Requirements: light gym clothes, water bottle
Location: VMBC (6682 Main Street)
Goal: Parents and children having fun learning JKA karate together
Need to know student age, martial arts experience, behavioural or health challenges, how you heard about us

Our Partners

Our valued partners share our vision and help us bring the benefits of martial arts to more individuals in our community.