Murphy's Karate Academy

Great event, something to consider if you can.

OPEN INTERNATIONAL DE MONTRÉAL 2026

Les inscriptions à l'Open International de Montréal 2026 ouvrent cette semaine.

Veuillez consulter le site web de Sportdata pour plus d'informations.

https://www.sportdata.org/karate/set-online/veranstaltung_info_main.php?active_menu=calendar&vernr=10487

A reminder that the Spring session starts next week, and that there are no classes this week...and no, this isn't an April Fool's joke....

Great showing by the athletes from Murphy's Karate Academy this past weekend. Congratulations to all who competed.

The Canada Games Centre is closing at noon today. As such, all karate classes tonight are cancelled. Stay safe.

Credit to 🇨🇦🥋 Nationals Athlete Spotlight – Sophie Dagenais

3 days until the Senior & U21 National Championships! 🔥

We’re catching up with athletes repping the host province 📍 Nova Scotia

🌅 Must-do’s in Halifax?
Sunrise or sunset at Citadel Hill, a walk along the waterfront, and a stop at Cow’s Ice Cream 🍦

🙌 Most excited to see compete?
“I can’t wait to cheer on Team Nova Scotia!” 💙

🎧 Nationals playlist pick:
“Love Me Harder” – Ariana Grande 🎶

😮 Surprise fact:
I live in Nova Scotia… but I don’t like seafood!

Be sure to tag Karate Canada in all your Nationals content and use 🥋🔥

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🇨🇦🥋 Pleins feux sur une athlète nationale – Sophie Dagenais

Plus que 3 jours avant les Championnats nationaux seniors et U21 ! 🔥

Nous avons rencontré les athlètes qui représentent la province hôte 📍 Nouvelle-Écosse

🌅 Les incontournables à Halifax ?
Le lever ou le coucher du soleil à Citadel Hill, une promenade le long du front de mer et une pause chez Cow’s Ice Cream 🍦

🙌 Qui avez-vous le plus hâte de voir concourir ?
« J’ai hâte d’encourager l’équipe de la Nouvelle-Écosse ! » 💙

🎧 Sélection musicale pour les championnats nationaux :
« Love Me Harder » – Ariana Grande 🎶

😮 Fait surprenant :
Je vis en Nouvelle-Écosse... mais je n’aime pas les fruits de mer !

N’oubliez pas de taguer Karate Canada dans tous vos contenus liés aux championnats nationaux et d’utiliser le hashtag 🥋🔥

Good luck to club members Will, Jack and Sophie
Credit to Team Nova Scotia representing the province at this weekend's U21 and Senior Karate Canada Nationals at the Halifax Convention Centre. Back row left to right Mitchell German (Head Coach), William Lawlor, Jack Boutilier, Jeff Murphy (Coach), Owen Jones, Sean O'Neil, Gassan Alkurdi, Greg Da Ros (Coach). Front Row Krystal Turner (Coach), Sophie Dagenais, Mikayla German, Emmi German, Serena O'Neil, San Fung (Coach). Missing from photo: Ryan O'Neil, Trysten Deveau and Riley Deveau.

Credit to Hello everyone,

Karate Nova Scotia is excited to share that we will be hosting Hana Furumoto-Deshaies for special clinics on March 28th–29th. Hana is one of Canada’s top karate athletes and competes around the world. She brings great experience and energy, and we are proud to have her in Nova Scotia.

FREE Guardian Girls Program – March 28th (morning)

On the morning of March 28th, Hana will lead the Guardian Girls Program. This program helps women and girls learn skills to stay safe and confident. It was created by the World Karate Federation, the Koyamada International Foundation, and the United Nations Population Fund.

This session is free and is for women and girls who are not currently doing karate. It is our way to give back to the community and share the benefits of karate.

Anyone who registers by March 3rd will receive a free Guardian Girls T-shirt.

Kumite Clinics and Mental Performance Session

Hana will also run:

- Kumite training on March 28th (afternoon) and March 29th (morning)

- A mental performance session on March 29th (afternoon). Hana is also a sports psychologist and will share tips to help athletes stay focused and confident.

All sessions will take place at Sacred Heart School in Halifax.

Full event details can be found in the link in our bio.

Please consider signing up and sharing this event with others who may be interested. Don’t miss this chance to train and learn from one of Canada’s best karate athletes!

Just got word from the Canada Games Centre that they are closing at 4pm due to the snow storm. As such, all karate classes tonight are cancelled. Participants will be issued a credit for the missed class.

It is with a heavy heart that I share this photo, taken from this past weekend's KNS Grand Prix tournament. On May 9, 2024—my birthday—I received my first email from Orion, who was new to the area and hoping to check out our club.
In a short time, he became a valued member and coach. Orion brought positivity, kindness, and a strong work ethic, and he helped raise the level of every Kata athlete he worked with.
While we are sad to see him leave the province, we are grateful for the impact he had on our club and our athletes. We wish him all the best in what comes next and look forward to crossing paths again at future events—and hopefully welcoming him back to Nova Scotia someday.

Fyi for anyone in the afternoon class tomorrow

**Weather Notice** | Early Facility Closure - Sunday, February 1, 2026.

Due to forecasted weather, the Centre will be closing at 1pm tomorrow, Sunday, February 1. We will also be delaying our opening until 1pm on Monday, February 2, to allow for snow cleanup.

Stay warm!

One Week Left to Register

There is just one week remaining to register for Grand Prix #3, taking place February 7 & 8, 2026 at the Moncton Coliseum.

Registration closes January 14, 2026

Sign up today at www.karatenb.com