Doley Academy of Martial Arts

My adventure continues, studying Shotokan Karate at the PEI Shotokan Karate Daigaku Charlottetown Dojo. Thoroughly enjoying the journey!!

Happy New Year to all my friends and students, near and far.
There is no better time than now to clear the slate and begin anew. Learn from the past, keep what was useful, and let those lessons guide you forward with purpose and humility. May this coming year bring growth in skill, strength in character, and balance in all areas of your life. Wishing you happiness, success, hope, and peace of mind in the year ahead.
G**o / Sifu / Kru
Rob Doley

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

To all my family, friends, and students, I wish you a joyful, peaceful, and safe holiday season. Please remember to be kind to one another—you’ve only ever walked in your own shoes, not anyone else’s. A little patience and understanding can go a very long way.

Take care, my friends.

G**o / Sifu / Kru
Rob Doley

Doley Academy of Martial Arts – Holiday Break Notice

Tomorrow, Thursday, December 18, will be our final class at the Doley Academy of Martial Arts before we break for the Christmas holidays.

On behalf of DAMA, I want to thank all of my students, friends, and families for your continued dedication, hard work, and positive energy throughout the year. It has been a privilege to train with you.

I wish everyone a happy, healthy, and safe Christmas season. Enjoy the time with family and loved ones, and come back refreshed and ready to train.

Classes will resume on Thursday, January 8.

See you tomorrow, again in the New Year.

Respectfully,
G**o / Sifu / Kru Rob Doley
Doley Academy of Martial Arts

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Unfinished Business — 50 Years in the Making 🥋

In May 2025, I stepped onto the floor at the PEI Shotokan Karate Daigaku – Charlottetown Dojo and trained through to mid-October. Or maybe more accurately… I returned.

Fifty years ago in New Brunswick, I was a Shotokan student who worked up to 4th kyu (purple belt). Life took its turns, as it does — and that chapter was left unfinished. I’ve come to call this journey exactly what it is: unfinished business.

This year, I had the privilege of training under Sensei Roy Stuart, who welcomed me as a student and provided the guidance, leadership, and technical clarity I needed to earn 3rd kyu and then 2nd kyu. That kind of support matters — especially when you’re picking up a dream that’s been waiting half a century.

A sincere, heart-felt thank you, Shihan. Your understanding, kindness, and leadership made it possible for me to reconnect with a long-held goal: earning my 1st Dan Black Belt (still in the making). I’m deeply grateful.
I’m already looking ahead to next spring, when I plan to return and continue the journey. And while it may sound cliché, those who walk this path know the truth:

The real journey begins at 1st Dan.

Osu. 👊

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🥋 Classes Resume This Thursday! — November 13, 2025

The Doley Academy of Martial Arts is back in action! Join us as we kick off training at our new location — message me directly for the address.

7pm-8pm Filipino Martial Arts (Kali, Eskrima, Silat)
8pm-9pm Jeet Kune Do / Jun Fan Gung Fu

What to bring:
· Two sticks (12” long, ¾–1” diameter) — I have extras if you need to borrow.
· Bag gloves.

Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned martial artist, you’re welcome to train, learn, and grow with us.

🔥 Come experience the energy, the art, and the community.

DM me with any questions you may have.

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Classes at the Doley Academy of Martial Arts will be starting back up in the very near future. Stay tuned as I make the final arrangements to get things “kicked” off. One class a week comprised of one hour of Filipino Martial Arts (Kali, Eskrima, Silat) and one hour of Jeet Kune Do (including Jun Fan kickboxing). I really enjoyed being a student at the PEI Shotokan Karate Daigaku in Charlottetown this summer. I’ll still practice Shotokan Karate but will mostly be on my own over the winter. Time to get back teaching FMA and JKD.

Filipino Martial Arts & Krabi Krabong SEMINAR.
“Where the sand meets the sea”

WHEN: Saturday, September 20th, 2025 – 10:00am-12:00noon

WHERE: On the gentle breezy shores of the Northumberland Strait in HAMPTON, PEI (near Victoria by the Sea). Turn off the Trans Canada onto Villet Point Road at the Island Wesleyan Church. Go to the end of Villet Point Road (1.5km) then left on Cameron Point Lane (we will be on the grass to the right).

RAIN LOCATION: PEI Shotokan Karate Daigaku / Rikidokan Judo Club – Sports PEI Building, 40 Enman Cres, Charlottetown

AGE / EXPERIENCE: 13 years and older, no experience necessary

COST: $20 cash or e-transfer ([email protected])

WHAT TO WEAR / BRING: appropriate clothing for outside on the grass, two 28” (36” if possible) sticks, one 5’ or 6’ staff (will have limited sticks and staffs to loan), water, an open mind.

TOPICS: Sibat (staff) drills, Krabi Krabong double stick drills.

Filipino Martial Arts – Kali, Eskrima, Silat
Encompassing an entire spectrum of weaponry and featuring sophisticated empty hand concepts, this combat motion, body angulation, and footwork is one of the most comprehensive martial methods available.
Krabi Krabong
Developed by the ancient Thai warriors for fighting on the battlefield. Primarily use the sword, double sword, staff. Known for heavy hitting.

G**o Rob Doley – received his instructorship in the Filipino Martial Arts under Tuhon Dan Inosanto in 1990 at the Great Smoky Mountain Camp (Brasstown, North Carolina). G**o Rob has been training in FMA since 1986 (39 years).