Ippon Wado Karate Ottawa

10/20/2026

October 31 is coming up fast and so is the Eastern Technical Seminar. We have 30 participant registered for a fun day of training and competitions. There is still room left for interested individuals who are looking to learn and practice. Lunch will be provided so just bring your Gi and be ready for the challenge!

Check out www.iwkokarate.com Events page to register.

See you at the RJ Kennedy Center in Cumberland at 09:30, Hall A at the North entrance.

Welcome to Ippon Wado Karate Ottawa (IWKO) Welcome to Ippon Wado Karate Ottawa (IWKO) IWKO is a community minded club that provides a high level of martial arts training to its members. We accomplish this through a mixture of Skill Development, Physical Training and an assortment of fun and interact...

10/14/2026

I personally along with my coaching staff at IWKO would like to offer our biggest congratulations to Sensei Norma of the CZWKA for the awesome honor of being inducted into the Canadian Black Belt Hall of Fame. A lifetime of accomplishments throughout her career in Karate, especially Wado Kai. Well done Norma, this is a honor that fits you to perfections!!!

10/11/2026

Happy Thanksgiving with some photos from the beginning to present. Lots of fond memories!

09/06/2026

Hello to all present and future IWKO students. Just a reminder that our first class is on September 16 and the coaching team is so looking forward to seeing you all. Our class fees, time and location is the same as last year. Visit www.iwkokarate.com for all the details.

The coaching team will be hard at work on September 13 for a two hour drill and practice session in preparation.

Let the fun begin!!

08/17/2026

IWKO had a great time at the Avalon Community Bbq event on Saturday. What a wonderful event that was well organized and ran. The coaching staff and students are thankful for the invitation and the opportunity to show case our karate school.

I would also like to thank the coaching staff and students for the awesome demonstration they provided. The fun really showed through along with your skills.

Pictures tend to say it all so here are a few!

08/10/2026

Hello,
IWKO is gearing for a busy schedule. Registration for the 2026 Fall Session is now on with the street sign now in place. Check out our product offering at www.iwkokarate.com and register on line using the registration form.
We are preparing for the Avalon Bbq in the park on August 15th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. IWKO will have a display booth providing information to interested parties and we will be accepting new registrations as well.
Several of our students will provide demonstrations from 11:30 am to 12:00 pm so come a watch and cheer them on. Keep an eye out for some new photos of the event.
A number of our Little Dragons have graduated to the Karateka Program creating space for new students in the Little Dragon Program. The instructors are so excited to recognize the hard work these students have done and are looking forward to working with them as they continue their Karate Journey in the adult program. So Awesome!
Hope to see some new faces as we move our programs further along.

08/02/2026

Hello all,
We had a great workout in the park last Thursday and enjoyed the various onlookers who stopped by to watch. Also, thank you to the Taekwondo students who stopped to visit and show us some of their techniques. Awesome to join with practitioners who share a common love of martial arts.

We will be back at it on Tuesday August 11 at 7:00pm, same place. We are welcoming the Little Dragons to this session as we are all preparing for the upcoming Avalon Community event in the park on August 15. IWKO will have a booth set up and provide some demonstrations from 11:30 to 12:00. If you are in the area we will look forward to seeing you there!

07/26/2026

Notice: Thursday July 30 is our new target! See you there.

Hello all past and present Karateka Practitioners from IWKO. We are holding a workout and training session in the Aquaview Community Centre park this Wednesday evening at 7:00 pm. All are welcome to join. Come out and work up a good sweat with some fun exercises and deep dive into Kihon Waza stances and their application in Kata and Kihon Kumite! No Gi required, just some comfortable clothes and a pair of sneakers.

See you there!!

06/25/2026

Please note the updated date, which due to circumstances outside our control, has moved from October 24 to 31. I apologize for any inconvenience!

Once again the eastern Wado Kai clubs of CZWKA are pleased to provide a wonderful training venue for all Wado Kai practitioners to attend. On Saturday October 31 from 09:30 to 16:00 at the RJ Kennedy Centre in the Beautiful village of Cumberland.

This seminar will offer the participants a variety of options to train and challenge themselves. You will find a link for registration where you will have the options of selecting various training camps and challenges. They range from Jiu Jitsu to Kihon Kumite to Kata. We even have a parallel Little Dragon camp!

We will have two special guest instructors as outlined in the poster above. Simon Hébert will be offering a training session on Jiu Jitsu while Simon Raybould will share his skills on a number of topics.

Check out the poster and registration form and feel free to forward any inquiries to [email protected].

Choose your Camp/s and Register at:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1W8iql_PEMbNJbexYlxQ8gZC5RNqzRS6JrRpFrRDHji4/edit

06/18/2026

IWKO held its last Club Challenge Championship last evening. The coaching staff is so proud of everyone as you all gave it your best. This challenge was an individual event and as such there can be only one champion. Check the picture below, the winner is holding the cup.
Well done everyone and remember to practice hard, ask questions, have fun and learn. The karate journey is long but filled with wonderful discoveries!
Sunday June 21 is our last day and all students and parents are welcome to enjoy the event. See you then!