Midwest Karate Movement Arts Center

09/06/2026

Reminder no classes on Monday.

We hope everyone has a great long weekend and we look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday for any of our regularly scheduled classes!

08/29/2026

Sensei Kelly Watts 4-6 year old karate classes are in full swing! The classes are Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 6:00 pm as well as Saturday mornings at 9:30 am.

Come down for your free trial today!

08/28/2026

08/28/2026

Don't forget about our busy weekend ahead!
On SATURDAY we have our regularly scheduled karate classes as well as a BBQ fundraiser starting at 10:30 am.

We owe a huge THANK YOU to Save on Foods in Kensington for the donations of burgers, hot dogs, buns, and cheese for our BBQ!

On SUNDAY we have our kids kata fundraiser seminar starting at 1:00 pm. We can't wait to see everyone!

08/22/2026

This month’s seminar will focus on Enpi (“Flying Swallow”), a kata known for its dynamic movements, rapid changes in direction, and powerful expressions at multiple height levels. True to its name, Enpi teaches the karateka to move with speed and precision, using swift, darting movements to evade, reposition, and counter-attack.

Enpi emphasizes variations in tempo and cadence, helping practitioners better understand body mechanics and practical application. The movements are designed to be fluid and continuous, much like the swooping flight of a swallow, allowing for seamless transitions between offense and defense. This kata challenges coordination, balance, and timing while demanding strong intent and controlled explosiveness.

Key elements explored in this seminar will include:
-Rising and sinking motions
-Multiple elbow strikes
-Grabs and joint manipulations
-Rising punch (age-zuki)
-Cross-legged stance (kosa-dachi)
-Crane stance (sagi ashi dachi)
-Spinning jump (kaiten-tobi)

Enpi is an important kata for all karateka's to learn as Enpi is one of the few kata's they get a choice in when grading through the brown belt levels. When they reach brown belt they will get a choice in what kata they want to do for examination and this is one of the ones they can select. It is important for a karateka to try their options prior to being a brown belt so they know which kata works best with their spirit, speed, and body mechanics.

During this seminar, participants will break down Enpi in detail, focusing on timing, fluid transitions, balance, and power generation. This concentrated two hours of training may extend past the two hours to allow sufficient time for technical refinement, application, questions, and deeper understanding of the kata’s intent.

As a nonprofit dojo, this seminar series also serves as an important fundraiser for our community. Each seminar is $40, and participation directly supports programs, equipment, and the continued growth of our dojo. By training with us, you are investing not only in your own development, but also in the strength and future of our martial arts community.

We hope to see yoh there where we will explore the speed, agility, and expressive power of Enpi together!

08/20/2026

We cannot THANK our karate family enough for their time and effort last Saturday for our fundraiser. Ee appreciate everyone that came by and supported our non-profit dojo.

It would not have been a success without the help of Jada Kennon, Sierra Hartman, the Wood family, the Weise family, and the Sandher-Paul family. Special shout out to Carter and Josie for sampling the menu and showing the consumers what delicious products we sell. We know the mustard on their faces sold at least two extra hot dogs!

Missed out? DON'T WORRY! We will have another fundraiser on Saturday August 30th at 10:30 AM.

08/17/2026

Midwest Karate has classes for all ages. Come down this fall to check out a free trial class for you or your kids!

08/15/2026

We look forward to seeing as many of the students, parents, and members of the community at our BBQ as possible!

Reminder it starts at 11 AM right in front of the DOJO at 506 Duchess Street, Saskatoon. Followed by our Adult Kata Day Seminar at 1:00pm. See you all there!!

08/13/2026

DOJO FUNDRAISER BBQ

We are having a BBQ this SATURDAY August 15th starting at 11:00 AM in front of the dojo.

Whether you're training or just in the area, please stop by 506 Duchess Street to support your community and our non-profit dojo.

This wouldnt be possible without the support of volunteers. If you are willing to volunteer for the BBQ, please email us at [email protected]