Royal Oak Kimura Shukokai Karate

Congratulations to all of the Canada West black and brown belts who graded with Sensei Dave tonight. Royal Oak Dojo has a new 1st kyu and a new brown belt!

🥋 Kimura Shukokai Karate Canada West 🥋

Looking to build confidence, focus, and fitness in a fun and supportive environment?
New students are always welcome at all of our dojos!

📍 Locations:
• Brentwood Bay
• Deep Cove
• Royal Oak
• Westshore

Whether you’re a beginner, returning to training, or looking for a family activity, Kimura Shukokai Karate Canada West offers programs for all ages and levels. Come try a class and experience the energy and spirit of karate training!

👉 Visit www.shukokai-canada.com for more information.

Brentwood Bay Kimura Shukokai Karate
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Westshore Kimura Shukokai Karate

Looking for a fun activity for your child that will build confidence, coordination, and focus within a structured and fun environment? Little Ninja classes are starting in September for ages 4-6. Click the link to sign up!
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Looking to start a new sport or compliment your current martial arts training this Fall? Karate builds confidence, discipline, focus, and much more.
💥First class is FREE, beginners welcome.
Come see what you’re capable of!

This past year at the dojo👊

📣Excellent article in the Penninsula News Review‼️

Gold rush in Finland for Greater Victoria karate club‼️

Team earns five medals in Finland and bonds over culture, competition and community

Article written by: Tony Trozzo

The girls kata team earned one of their five medals at the world championships. From left: Halcyon Miers, Gigi Mitchell-Carias, Kalli Chase, and Fenna Plouffe.Photo courtesy of Kristina Bentley

The Kimura Shukokai Karate team from the Saanich Peninsula made its mark in Finland, returning home with five medals – including two golds – from the 21st Kimura Shukokai International Karate World Championships.

The week-long event in Jarvenpaa drew top karate talent from 16 countries, with the local athletes ranging in age from 13 to 53 testing their skills on the world stage.

A total of 23 people from across Greater Victoria made the trip, including nine competitors, three coaches, two international referees, and a crew of family and friends.

Heading into the championship, team manager Kristina Bentley said the goal wasn’t just about hardware.

“We wanted every competitor to reach their personal best. If they medalled, it would just be an added bonus,” Bentley said before the competition.

That bonus came in a big way.

Kalli Chase struck gold twice. The Stelly's Secondary student dominated both girls kumite and kata in the 16-17 age group.

Bronze medals went to Gigi Mitchell-Carias in girls kata (14-15), Halcyon Miers in veterans kumite, and the girls team kata squad of Chase, Mitchell-Carias and Fenna Plouffe.

Outside the dojo, the team soaked up the sights and culture of nearby Helsinki.

“We enjoyed sightseeing, team dinners, and a party on Saturday night where all 16 countries came together to celebrate,” Bentley said. “It was always going to be more than just a tournament.”

A special moment came before competition began, when all countries gathered on the mat for a joint training session led by Kimura Shukokai’s three world chief instructors – Shihan Lionel Marinus (9th Dan, South Africa North), Shihan Chris Thompson (9th Dan, South Africa South), and Shihan Bill Bressaw (9th Dan, U.S.A.).

“It was a chance to train alongside some of the best and really feel the community before competing against each other,” Bentley said. “For this group to travel and learn from some of the most influential people in karate – that’s huge.”

But the moment that stuck with her most was hearing O Canada echo through the arena as the Canadian flag rose behind gold medallist Kalli Chase.

“What an amazing group of athletes and supporters we travelled with,” Bentley added. “This weekend will be a tough one to forget.”

Shihan Lionel Marinus, 9th Dan and Joint World Chief Instructor, will conduct a course on the weekend of October 3rd to October 5th in North Saanich (on Vancouver Island), British Columbia, Canada for all members of Kimura Shukokai Karate Canada West.

KSI family welcome. Message for more details.

Excellent performance from the Canada West team at the 2025 KSI World Championships in Järvenpää, Finland! What a well run tournament and a great experience for all athletes!

Three short weeks until Sensei Krista, Sempai Kalli, and Annika leave to compete in Estonia with the Canada West Squad.

September is the perfect time to explore the physical and mental benefits of karate. Classes in Cordova Bay for ages 7 to 99. Increase confidence, fitness, focus, and challenge yourself with learning something new!

Royal Oak Kimura Shukokai Karate Karate for the whole family! Traditional karate classes for ages 7-99.