Little dragons karate (5-8)
Your little dragon can start working on focus, coordination, and life skills that can be used in school and at home. Begin their martial arts journey today - book a free trial class now!
Kids and youth karate (8-14)
Our kids karate classes work on prepping kids for school and life outside of karate class. We'll be working on confidence, fitness, life skills, partner work, history and Japanese culture. These kids also have the option of competition training, demonstrations, Leadership class and more.
Adults karate
Ditch the boring gym membership and the boring group fitness classes - join our dojo! No, seriously - it's not how you think it is. This beginner friendly cardio workout pairs goal-setting with a unique martial arts experience, and can be done at your own pace. All fitness and experience levels are welcome here. All classes are taught by Sensei Kate.
NOTE: this is an ADULTS class. While teens are welcome, teenagers who are not mature enough to participate in the adult class will be placed in the Youth class.
ABOUT US
Ogawa Karate offers safe, professional programs in traditional Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate kids 5-13, teens and adults. We believe in teaching exceptional karate, in preparing kids to be the best they can be, and fostering a family-like environment. Here, we focus on imperative life skills paired with necessary self-defense and fun, nurturing lesson plans. Parents are always welcome to stay and help out with their kids' classes, to participate in games, and to see their kids improve in karate - you will ALWAYS be invited to stay!
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We Work On
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Character • Respect • Teamwork • Confidence • Discipline
Sensei Kate
Sensei Kate has over 22 years of karate experience, and is a student under Sensei Tetsuji Nakamura, World Chief Instructor of IOGKF. She has taught karate to children and adults alike, and currently holds a Sandan in Goju Ryu.
Ogawa Family Karate is a proud member of IOGKF, the International Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate Federation under Higaonna Sensei. Being a member of IOGKF ensures that all our instructors are properly trained and continue to improve their own martial arts training on a regular basis. IOGKF is committed to preserving the intangible cultural treasure of Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate-do, which has been passed down to us in its original form from one generation to the next.
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The IOGKF
YOU are your child's #1 educator. We're just your cool side-kick (literally).
A LIFE-SKILLS BUILDING, FOCUS-IMPROVING, GET-UP-AND-MOVE KIND OF DOJO.
CONTACT
Getting Here:
Clarion Hotel, Fort Erie - near Cresent Park, across the road from GFESS high school.
Our Address:
1485 Garrison Rd, Fort Erie, ON L2A 1P8
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Email:
Phone:
289 271 9822
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(We are Fort Erie Local, please don't be alarmed by the area code, this is a cell phone).