Embark on a Journey to Self Perfection

Challenge your mind, body, and spirit with our classically inspired martial arts mentorship program.

Students are educated primarily in the fundamental virtues of the martial arts and the importance of continual self improvement while learning practical self defense skills in the process.

  • Classically inspired Goju Ryu Karate & Okinawan Kobudo, taught in a mentorship model. Training emphasizes a balanced approach with elements of basics, kata, self defense, kumite, martial arts philosophy, and meditation.

    Weekly semi private group classes & private classes by appointment.

    Families/student interested must submit an application and be approved before they can begin training.

  • There is a 30-student maximum in the martial arts mentorship program to emphasizes the importance of the Sensei/student, mentor/mentee relationship.

    All group classes are semi private, with a 10 student maximum per class.

    Students who have an approved application for enrollment but are over the 30 person limit will be placed on a waitlist before they may join group training. Full details here

  • If you/your child is accepted into the program, you may select group classes, private classes, or a combination of both per your preference for their training and mentorship

    Private classes are available for students who have been approved and are on the waitlist to join the program.

Martial Arts Mentorship: How It Works

  • Complete an Application

    Interested in our mentorship program for yourself or your child? Review our page on how this works and complete an application. forms can be downloaded here.

    Upon completion, please contact us and we will give you direction on where you are to submit your application documents.

  • Application Review

    We review your application forms and will let you know if we have any questions or need any additional information.

    We may ask you to re-submit your application at this point.

  • Waitlist

    If your application is approved, we will provide you with your number in the waitlist.

    Since we only mentor a small group of students, our program is almost always full. Feel free to reach out anytime about your position in the queue.

    Students who are in the queue for the semi private group classes may enroll in private lessons while they wait for a position to open.

  • Onboarding

    Complete some intake paperwork, sign a waiver, and we will advise you of next steps, class times, etc.

  • Training

    Embark on your journey to self perfection with semi private group classes and private classes per your preference.

    Learn the values and precepts of the martial arts accompanied by practical self defense training.

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Student Enrollment Options

  • Private Sessions

    Supplement your martial arts mentorship with private lessons.

    Available For: Existing students, Waitlisted students

    Flexibility: Some

    Commitment: Some

  • Semi Private Group Classes

    Weekly semi private classes capped at 10 students per class. Classes are livestreamed for students who are away or unable to make class. Classes are recorded and saved to a class library for student study and 24/7 access.

    Available for: New approved applicants

    Flexibility: Some

    Commitment: High

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Martial Arts Mentorship FAQs

  • Our martial arts program is accessible through an application process only.

    Our program is limited to 30 students maximum. You are always welcome to submit an application to join. If your application is approved, but our student capacity is full, you will be placed on a waiting list.

  • Mentorship and prioritizing a near a 1:1 teacher/student ratio is and always will be the heart of our martial arts program.

    Small class sizes and a tightly knit student base allows maximal attention and educational opportunity for technical, personal and athletic development of each and every student. Full details on our mentorship model are here

  • Japanese Weaponry is an optional add on service for existing students only. The program retains the mentorship model.

  • Please contact us. We can either move you to the back of the waiting list or remove your name altogether.

“Sensei Mike is an exceptional mentor to my boys ages 5 and 7.

He is professional, positive, and always patient. My boys always look forward to karate with Sensei. He pushes them to strive for their best- in karate and otherwise too.

My husband and I are grateful that our boys have such an outstanding role model to look up to.”
— Parent of Enrolled Student

Student Resources

  • Children’s Archive

    Youth Archive

    Adult Karate Archive

    Kobudo Archive

    • Kobudo: Friday @ 17:00

    • Children’s Martial Arts: Fridays @ 17:30

    • Youth/Teen Martial Arts: Fridays @ 18:30

    • Adult Martial Arts: Fridays @ 19:30

    • Kobudo:

    • https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89939091430?pwd=RUtjZlVkb1dGNVJuSmN1RHE1TXprdz09

    • Kids Martial Arts

    • https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83448762556?pwd=emQ3alFNaU80aVArTjNCOGMwRFE3dz09

    • Youth Martial Arts

    • https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83416259180?pwd=WkZkdW1ON21ES0pPaU5LdjZwQis5UT09

    • Adult Martial Arts:

    • https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83082994880?pwd=c2lvY1l5ckZkNzJUQmw2ODZEeldMQT09

  • Every 2nd week is Weapon Defense (Empty Hands). This means the following classes

    • Jan 09, 23

      • Jan 16: Bokken

    • Feb06, 27

      • Feb13 No Class - Family Day

      • Feb20 Jo

    • Mar 13, 27

      • Mar06 Jo

      • Mar 20 Ulisi

    • Apr 17

      • Apr 03 - Good Friday, no class

      • Apr10: Sai

      • Apr 24: Tonfa

    • May 01, 22

      • May08: Sai

      • May 15: no Class - Victoria Day

      • May 29: Tonfa

    • Jun 05, 19

      • Jun12: Ulisi

      • Jun26: Bo

    • Jul 03, 17

      • Jul 10 & 24: Bo

      • Jul31: civic holiday - no class

    • Aug 07, 21

      • Aug 14: Bokken

      • Aug28: Jo

    • Sep 04 & 25

      • Sep 11: Labour Day - no class

      • Sep18: Tonfa

    • Oct 16 & 30

      • Oct 02: Sai

      • Oct 09: Thanksgiving - no class

      • Oct 23: Bo

    • Nov 13 & 27

      • Nov 06 & 20: Eku (if none, bokken)

    • Dec 11

      • Dec 04 & 18: Broadsword (if none, bokken)

      • Dec25: Christmas - no class

  • Please see this article

  • Looking to learn about how gradings work, drop off/pickup process, etc. Please see this page.