CARSA Shorinji-Ryu Academy

The first class of our children’s martial arts program at the new QMS Dojo!

Another great day! the start of our children’s martial arts program @ QMS Dojo

A beautiful start to our outdoor program!

We are gearing up for our 5th Annual Summer Training Festival! We are currently working on confirming our list of incredible instructors who can't wait to share their expertise with YOU! 🥳
More details will be shared here and posted to our website: https://summer-budo-camp.square.site/🥋

Wonderful Kagami Biraki today!
Everyone trained with great spirit and enthusiasm. Thank you to all the Sensei that participated.


Shōrinji-ryū Karate-dō at CARSA (UVic)

The new year is a natural time to begin again.

If you have ever been curious about classical martial arts training — not for competition or spectacle, but for balance, discipline, and quiet strength — this is an invitation to explore that path.

At CARSA Shōrinji-ryū Academy, Karate-dō is practiced as a method of cultivation, aligning breath, posture, and movement to steady the mind and strengthen the body over time.

Training emphasizes:
• Calm, mindful movement
• Efficient posture and natural mechanics
• Breath awareness and internal focus
• Discipline, humility, and self-reflection
• Traditional martial principles expressed with restraint

No prior martial arts experience is required.
No specific level of physical fitness is expected.

Practice unfolds in an uncompromisingly classical manner.
gradually, in a respectful adult environment, beginning exactly where you are.

Please message for all inquiries.

On Friday oct 24 we had our first Carsa Dojo grading. Strong spirit and Waza was demonstrated by all.

Congratulations to the students that passed their belt test! I’m proud of you hard work!

Last week we held our very first class of the Fall semester at UVic CARSA, and it was wonderful to see both new faces and not-so-new faces in the dojo. I hope everyone enjoyed the session and left with a deeper appreciation of classical martial arts.

Karatedo is a lifelong journey - the further you walk along this path, the more you discover, appreciate, and enjoy. I’m truly grateful to be sharing this journey with all of you, and I look forward to many more great classes together this semester!
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Season nine here we go!! Thank you to all the students that came out to support the Dojo as we lift off for our ninth year!

I’m excited to announce the new Fall semester at CARSA! This marks our ninth year at the University of Victoria, and it is thanks to your dedication and spirit that our dojo continues to grow stronger.

Karatedo is more than technique. It is the study of martial virtues and a way of life. Training develops not only the body, but also discipline, perseverance, and spirit, qualities that extend far beyond the dojo into everyday life

We look forward to seeing you this semester as we continue walking this path together.

Shorinji Ryu Karate - Vike Active Living

The fall semester is about to start! Have you signed up yet?

I’m excited to announce the new Fall semester at CARSA! This marks our ninth year at the University of Victoria, and it is thanks to your dedication and spirit that our dojo continues to grow stronger.

Karatedo is more than technique. It is the study of martial virtues and a way of life. Training develops not only the body, but also discipline, perseverance, and spirit, qualities that extend far beyond the dojo into everyday life

We look forward to seeing you this semester as we continue walking this path together.

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