WELCOME to the Rockwood Karate Club

We are a Japan Karate Association Dojo, with membership in the CJKF (Canadian Japan Karate Federation-Japan Karate Association) and Karate Ontario. Our Dojo studies the principles of Master Funakoshi’s Shotokan Karate style, techniques and philosophies.

On November 19, 2002, doors were officially opened for anyone wishing to study Karate in the beautiful town of Rockwood, Ontario, Canada. Sensei Donna Haskett, who had previously been training and teaching in Mississauga while living in Rockwood, welcomed her first students into the Dojo at the Rockwood Centennial Public School. Classes now take place at St. John's Anglican Church Hall at 112 Main Street West Monday to Thursday in the evenings.

Though the community of Rockwood is small, the town is rapidly expanding. The Dojo is growing steadily and has recently added extra classes to the schedule.

Anyone interested may visit any evening to try a class.

Announcing our Little Tiger Program.... Special karate instruction geared towards children aged 3 1/2 to 5 years. Click here for more info.

Organizational structure of the Rockwood Karate Dojo - July 2007  

We are a Shotokan Karate Dojo, and are members of the original, world re-knowned JKA (Japan Karate Association) through the CJKF (Canadian Japan Karate Federation) in Ottawa (please see ottawajka.com for more details).

All Rockwood Karate classes are instructed by a JKA-recognized dan (black belt) level Karate-ka.

The leading Sensei (Donna Haskett, 3 rd Dan JKA) in Rockwood has roots with the ISKF (International Shotokan Karate Federation) from the mid 1980’s up to the late 90’s, a time when the ISKF held a strong bond with the JKA. It is important to note however that as of June 11, 2007, the ISKF and JKA have parted ways, and are no longer affiliated or connected by any means. What does this mean to those involved? There are numerous ISKF Dojos who have trained for many, many years in the JKA system of Karate. They have a choice to make; follow the leadership of the ISKF or the JKA. This choice must be made by the 31 st of December, 2007. After such time, ISKF students and instructors and their qualifications will no longer be recognized by the JKA. Anyone interested in further details, can find more information on the JKA headquarters website: jka.or.jp/english/e_index.html

Does this affect the Rockwood Karate Dojo? Not really. Our position is clear. We are solely JKA members. The purpose of this information is simply for clarity to anyone interested in our organizational structure.