DOUVRIS Karate Camps are a fantastic experience for all kids, ages 6 & up! In addition to providing a physical outlet and fitness benefits, our Karate Camps focus on: Leadership and teamwork Courtesy and respect for others Personal focus and concentration Problem-solving and non-violent conflict resolution The DOUVRIS Karate Camp is suitable for beginner through experienced karate students ages 6 & up. Summer Camps 2024 Bank Street Location: 1240 Bank Street July 15 – July 20, 2024 August 12 – August 16, 2024 Agenda: karate, kickboxing, indoor & outdoor activities & ..read more

Stop in at the Pro Shop to buy your 40 year anniversary t-shirt! The post New 40 yr anniversary t-shirt’s now available appeared first on Douvris Martial Arts ..read more

We will be hosting a DMA in-house tournament on Saturday, April 14th at our Kanata location! $30 competition fee. You can sign up at the front desk of your dojo. The post In-House Tournament appeared first on Douvris Martial Arts ..read more

For many, karate is life…but do you know about karate’s life? Here are 10 interesting facts that you may not have known about the art of karate.  You may know that the art of karate originates from Japan, but do you know where? Although geographically it stems from Japan, its roots are Chinese. Karate was born in the southernmost part of the country, in the coastal region that we know today as Okinawa. Okinawa’s culture is heavily-influenced by China, and it was formally known as the Ryukyu Kingdom. In the 17th century, this was the region where karate was first seen, and where its tacti ..read more

We want to thank you all again for 40 years of support! We are so grateful for all of the people we have met and the memories that have been in our dojos. Here’s to another 40 great years! ? The post Thank you for 40 years! appeared first on Douvris Martial Arts ..read more

Our Bank Street dojo is hosting the Canadian Open Martial Arts Championship! We are looking for volunteer scorekeepers and black belt referees. The tournament is open to all levels of martial artists. Please visit the WKC Canada website for more information: https://www.wkccanada.com/canadian-open-2024/. The post Canadian Open Martial Arts Championship appeared first on Douvris Martial Arts ..read more

There are many times in life where you must display a level of commitment. In a relationship, in in college or university, or when working towards achieving important goals. It’s true that one’s level of commitment does tend to vary from person to person. A primal way that one can be faced with multiple levels of commitment, is through martial arts.  What Does Commitment Mean? Commitment can be defined as being dedicated to an activity, cause, or end goal. Whether it be towards an activity like karate, or a cause like the Ten Oaks Project, commitment represents the energy, determination ..read more

 now more than ever, it is important to consider what this time of year is really about.  December is about showing love and care, and helping others around you. When it comes to helping others, there is no straight line. Through words, actions, and organizations, this can be shown, and taught, in many ways. Karate Teaches Us the Art of Helping Others At the dojo, we instill the concept of helping others in our training each and every day. We believe in living a balanced life, and an important key to that is being of service to others. The goal is that, over time, this trait comes to ..read more

Our next belt grading will be Saturday, January 13th starting at 10:15 am for tykes and 10:45 for kids/adults. Please note there will be no regular classes. The post Belt Grading at Bank Street appeared first on Douvris Martial Arts ..read more

Mark your calendars for our annual Black Belt Grad Ceremony which will take place on Saturday December 9th at 3:00pm. Please join us and invite your family and friends to the Nepean Sportsplex The post Black Belt Grading Ceremony appeared first on Douvris Martial Arts ..read more