Schedule Change Reminders:
The dojo will be closed on Wednesday 11 November to observe Remembrance Day
Due to instructors being away for the West Coast camp in Nanaimo, the following classes are cancelled: Friday 13 November Kumite class(6:30pm), Saturday 14 November weapons class (9:00am), Saturday 14 November open training (10:30am).
IKGA REGIONAL SEMINAR
This multi-day seminar will be held in Nanaimo
All IKGA Canada members (all ranks) are welcome.
DATES: Friday 13 Nov, 2026 to Sunday 15 Nov, 2026
SEMINAR DETAILS: See link in the dojo's private Facebook group.
IKGA INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR
Instructed by SAIKO SHIHAN GOSHI YAMAGUCHI and Shihan Brent Regan
Many of us travelled to Alberta for this fantastic 3 days of training, culminating in a formal banquet with the announcements of successful grading candidates. Pictures to follow.
We enjoyed two days of kihon, kumite, kata, bunkai, with bonus jujitsu and kettlebell training.
Thank you, Nao Takeda Sensei, for being a fantastic guest instructor!
Thank you Petersson Shihan, for teaching us elegent and strong techniques!
Thank you karate-ka, for your enthusiasm, respect, and energy!
The Global Championships were Aug 8-10, 2025, in Chiba, Japan. Numerous students of our dojo were on Team Canada at this international event.
SILVER MEDAL, Donna Gardecki Shihan
BRONZE MEDAL, Mika Hagiwara
BRONZE MEDAL, Irwin