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“Thanks to Karate, I have learned to protect myself and stay fit. I like both the defence and the offence of Karate.We get to do lots of fun things at our Dojo. Since I’ve been taking Karate, I get fewer colds.”
- Daniel |
Gyaku nukite
(Reverse spear hand thrust )
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“I like Karate because I find it fun and exciting. I like the sparring. Karate has improved my concentration a lot more.” - Alex |
Yoko geri keage
(Side snap kick)
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“Karate is good stress relief and a great workout. I enjoy learning the self defence. It’s taught me to be respectful. Karate has improved my soccer games and made my body more flexible.” - Dylan |
Empi uchi
(Elbow strike)
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“My body is more flexible since I started taking Karate, and I like to learn the Japanese words.” - Tyler |
Ageuke
(Rising block)
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“Karate helps me to stay fit; I feel it has made me a better person. It also has taught me good reflexes and it’s fun.” - Robert |
Yoko geri kekomi
(Side thrust kick)
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“Karate has really helped me to develop strong muscles. I enjoy meeting new people and training with my friends.” - Aidan |
Yoko geri keage
(Side snap kick)
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“Karate has really helped my body become flexible. It keeps me fit and active. I especially enjoy the tournaments and sparring.” - Sean |
Maegeri
(Front kick)
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“Since beginning training I have much greater flexibility. Karate makes me feel very strong, and has completely alleviated my hip and back pain.” - Rhonda |
Yoko geri keage
(Side snap kick)
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“Karate has really improved my life. I always feel bigger and sharper when I leave class. It keeps me calm, and ready for anything. I have learned how to control my emotions and think before I speak. I like the breathing techniques we practise, and I love helping out with beginner classes.” - Thomas |
Mawashi geri
(Roundhouse kick)
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“ I like everything about Karate. I enjoy doing the moves and learning self defence. Karate has made me stronger and I’m more flexible. My concentration is much better in school and my grades have really gone up.” - Andrea |
Ageuke
(Rising block)
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“ Karate challenges me through both mind and body. You have to have lots of spirit in class. It’s made me stronger and given me better endurance.” - Sam |
Shuto uke
(Knife hand block)
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“I’m really enjoying Karate, it makes you stronger and it’s fun. I have found that it has really helped with my hockey games. I’m a goalie, and my flexibility has really improved since I began Karate.” - Conor |
Shuto uke
(Knife hand block )
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“Karate is great for all around fitness and strengthening. I’ve also discovered that the breathing techniques we learn in class really help me with stress relief.” - Mathew |
Nukite
(Spear hand thrust)
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"I like Karate because it's active and helps me with self-defence. I am learning some Japanese, but I would like to learn more. Karate has helped me with strength and flexibility in other sports. I have learned some good focusing techniques. My mom says that this has helped my focus sometimes in other areas, too! My favourite Kata is Heian Nidan. I'm proud of what I've learned and my accomplishments. Sensei Donna is great, and it's neat to learn from the visiting Sensei’s too." - Kristian |
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"I take Karate for the strength and self defense. My favorite part is Kata." - Tyler H. |
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"I really enjoy doing Karate, the classes are full of different activities that keep my interest." - Troy |
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"Without being or sounding fanatical, or cultish, karate has become integrated into my way of life. Generally speaking I found that Karate allows you to focus on your entire being inside and out and thus allowing the spiritual being to develop and evolve. I started karate In 1980, when friends from university asked me to attend their Dojo in the east end of Montreal. They loved their Karate classes and this enthusiasm helped my interest grow into the loving it as well. If I were to have a mandate, I would say that constant evolution and development of thy personal self fulfills all desires in this life and prolongs the time spent here on earth."
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Karate has given me clearness of mind so that I can focus on what I want to achieve in life, and the confidence to go after it diligently. I have had excellent health throughout my training years, again thanks to Karate. I find the techniques to be very exciting, and love to learn and share the Japanese language, philosophies and cultural ways.
Through karate I have discovered that anything (truly) is possible. It is my hope that students who train with us will make this wonderful discovery also. - Sensei Donna
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I've gotten more strength and confidence from my Karate training. I really enjoy learning the self defence.-Christian |
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Karate is a great way to calm yourself, and control your temper. I enjoy other sports more, now that Karate has helped me with flexibility, co-ordination and physical activity.I take Karate so I won't be afraid, and it's fun.-Danielle |
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What I like about Karate is the challenge! You are always trying to learn new techniques while trying to improve on others. I originally took Karate because it was always something I wanted to try. Now,with more than 2 years of training behind me, Karate has helped me become a stronger and more confident person. I have learnt the importance of dedication, persistence and perseverance through my training. - Laura |
Empi uchi
(Elbow strike)
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I find Karate very interesting and fun. I enjoy doing the Katas, and it makes me feel very safe and secure. - Devon |
Mawashi geri
(Roundhouse kick)
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I like everything about Karate, especially knife hand block! I began Karate so that I could practise with my uncle Brian, then I discovered that it also makes me feel strong and safe at school. - Emily |
Shuto uke
(Knife hand block)
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I like Karate because I enjoy learning the techniques and Japanese
words. I like partnering up with others in my class. Karate makes me
feel good about myself, and it·s fun!·- Daniel
(Daniel began training on April
3/2003, and was working towards his yellow belt when he wrote this. He is now a brown belt and is 9 years old.)
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“It’s been only a month as I started Karate training. But it already
helped me to discover some of my body’s potential, which I did not know
is there. Being 1.55 m and 44 kg, I never felt power in my moves. Karate
techniques allow to mobilize strength of the whole body in each move, so
that I do feel much stronger. It’s also a great workout, which keeps me
energized for the rest of the week.”
– Vicky, Software Developer, mother
of two.
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"I like Karate because the more I train, the more muscle I get. I'm
learning to defend myself and no one bullies me. Karate makes my life
better. " - Thomas, purple belt, 9 years old.
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