Ippon Karate Dojo

🇨🇦 Remembrance Day | November 11, 2025 🇨🇦

Though we are now 80 years removed from World War II and over 100 years from World War I, Canada has not forgotten. Even today, men and women continue to serve in our military—standing ready to defend our nation and the God given freedoms we hold dear.

Every time we step out to vote, speak freely, or gather in our communities, we live out the blessings of those sacrifices. Let’s take time today to remember those who came before us—those who stood for freedom, and those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Lest we forget. 🌺

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🍂 Thanksgiving Closure Notice 🍂

The dojo will be closed Monday, October 13th for Thanksgiving! 🦃

We wish you and your family a day filled with food, fun, and rest — and hearts full of gratitude and blessings. 🙏💛

Classes resume as normal on Tuesday!
Oss 👊

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🥋 Advanced Kata Series Continues!

Next up — Kanku Sho 🌅
Join us Thursday, October 16 from 7:00–8:15 PM for an in-depth study and practice session.

This kata is known for its precision, speed, and connection to Kanku Dai, and we’ll be breaking it down step by step — from movement to meaning.

✅ Free for IPPON members
💥 $30 drop-in for guests

All advanced belts welcome — come train hard, learn deeply, and sharpen your technique!

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🚨 Labour Day Long Weekend! 🚨
No classes this Monday, Sept 1st — time to kick back, relax, and enjoy that last slice of summer ☀️🍉

We’ll be back on the mats Tuesday, Sept 2nd, ready to punch, kick, and kiai our way into the new season! 🥋💥

Enjoy your day off, dojo fam — you’ve earned it! 🙌

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📅 Planning the Path to Success 🥋

Right now, I’m deep in planning for the next karate season — from our Lil Tigers 🐯 to kids, teens, adults, and our elite competitors.

For 20 years, I’ve been committed to one thing: making sure every single class is the highest quality possible. That means intentional lesson plans, progressive training goals, and a vision for every student’s growth.

As the saying goes, “Fail to plan, plan to fail.” – Benjamin Franklin.
We’re setting the stage for another incredible year — with all the highlights, challenges, and victories that come with it.

Let’s make this season our best yet. 💪🥋
See you on the mats!

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🥋 Summer Belt Test #1 is Here! 🥋
This weekend, over 40 of our dedicated students are stepping onto the mats to test their skills, courage, and perseverance. 💪🔥

They’ve trained hard all season, and now it’s time to level up! Whether they're aiming for their first belt or their next big rank, they’re ready to give it their all. 🥇💥

Let's cheer them on as they push their limits and strive for excellence! 👏👏👏

📸 Stay tuned for highlights and victory photos from the weekend!

🌞 No Classes Today at Ippon Karate Dojo 🥋

Heads up, warriors! There will be no classes today—we hope you take this chance to rest, recharge, and soak up some sunshine! ☀️

Whether you're out hiking, biking, swimming, or just enjoying some family time, we hope today brings you energy, joy, and maybe even a little adventure.

We’ll see you back on the mats soon, stronger and more focused as we continue our summer training and prepare for the upcoming belt test! 💪🥇

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