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Word of the Month: Service

February 1, 2025

As Sensei Cody Diesbourg explains, if it weren’t for service and people paying it forward, we wouldn’t have martial arts today.

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Thoughts from a Karate Mom: The Journey is the Reward

January 31, 2025

“I’m glad I didn’t quit” is a profound observation.

It requires reflection not only on where you are now but on how far you’ve come, and the challenges met along the way.

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Managine Stress

How to Best Manage and Reduce Stress Through Fitness

January 31, 2025

As the new year unfolds, it brings many opportunities, including new goals, challenges, and events. However, it also often introduces new sources of stress.

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March Break Sparring Camp

January 31, 2025

Join Sensei Nico at our Douvris Kanata location for Sparring Camp this upcoming March break!  

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4 Home Exercises To Help With Your Karate Skills

January 2, 2025

Karate training does not have to stop at the dojo doors! Achieving the dream of becoming a black belt takes years of determination, goal-setting, and of course, proper exercise. If you are looking to elevate your karate level, you can work on yourself both inside and outside of the dojo. Here are five easy and effective home exercises to help with your karate skills.

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Word of the Month: Perseverance

January 1, 2025

We think it so important that we made “Perseverance” one of our 12 recurring “Words of the month”.

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Support Kids Kicking Cancer with a Curated Holiday Box

December 1, 2024

Purchase your Holiday Box, filled with delicious treats from local Ottawa businesses. Boxes are $75, with a retail value over $150!

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Helping Others: The Greatest Lesson of Karate

December 1, 2024

December is here, and so is the biggest holiday of the year. For many young ones, this means one thing…presents. However…

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Karate for Kids

Karate for Kids: Early Development and Creating Lifelong Skills

October 30, 2024

One’s level of success oftentimes directly relates to their level of self-confidence.

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In-House Tournament

October 30, 2024

Join us Sunday November 17, 2024 for our in-house tournament.

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Courage & Mindfulness Working in Harmony

October 1, 2024

Courage, mindfulness, and karate are deeply intertwined, as all three cultivate the inner strength needed to confront challenges with clarity and composure. Read our newest article and learn how they work together.

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8 Simple and Realistic Self-Care Tips and Ideas

August 28, 2024

Practicing self-care is the most important way to help students keep their stress levels low and avoid burnout. Here are 8 simple and realistic self-care tips and ideas that you and your family can implement.

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