STRONGER ONE PRACTICE AT A TIME
KARATE
Karate is a fighting art which was born in Okinawa, raised in Japan and is loved worldwide. Karate Do [空手道] directly translates as Kara [空]: empty, Te [手]: hand, and Do [道]: way. In other words “the way of the empty hand”. Some prefer more exotic translations such as “Vast” or “Sky Hand”, however we prescribe to a more literal translation and consider Karate a system for empty handed combat.
KUMAKAI KARATE VANCOUVER
In our Dojo, we practice both Shotokan Karate Do [松波館空手道] and Fighting Karate [ファイティングカラて]. In our Shotokan classes we focus on the practice of Kata [型]: forms. Through the use of Bunkai we explore how our Kata can be used as a practical tool for civilian self defense.Fighting Karate focuses more on the sport aspects of Karate and prepares students for the four rings of Kumite [sparring]: long range JKA or WKF style striking; close range Kyokushin and modified Sabaki style striking; stand-up grappling as is practiced by wrestlers and Judo-ka; and Newaza [寝技] or ground fighting, the proffered arena of BJJ practitioners and Catch wrestlers. Students are always encouraged to cross train and advance their skills in each arena of competition.Our Karate classes are mixed-age classes, so kids, adults, and families can all train together.
TRAIN WITH US
Please join us at either our Main Street or UBC Dojo. We offer classes Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at our Main Street Dojo. Our UBC Dojo has classes on Tuesdays and Fridays. We also offer 1-on-1 training with our black belt instructors for both our new and existing members.
JOIN KARATE BC
All students must join Karate BC, our provincial governing body, within their first three class. Please register as a member of either our Main St or UBC Dojo.
$35 - $75 /year
Join us at VANCOUVER MIND-BODY CENTRE (VMBC) on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. VMBC offers memberships for 1, 2, or unlimited classes per week.
MAIN ST DOJO
UBC classes are held at the Westbrook Community Centre on Tuesdays and at the Old Barn on Fridays. We offer family, teen, and adult classes. Registration is handled by the UNA.
UBC DOJO
OUR TEAM
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Mike Marich
SHOTOKAN BASICS COACH
NCCP Karate Instructor
Mike enjoys the deep tradition of Karate. He is a 2nd Degree Black Belt recognized by the JKA. He received his 1st Degree Belt through the WKF as well as Torakai Karate under the Direction of Andrew Holmes. He also holds a 1st Degree Black Belt in Nihon Goju Ryu Karate Do.
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Kyle Duske
HEAD INSTRUCTOR
NCCP Karate Competition Coach
CanFit Pro Personal Trainer
Kyle focuses on applying Karate as a practical tool for self-defence and combatives. He is a 3rd Degree black belt recognized by the World Karate Federation & Torakai Karate under the direction of Andrew Holmes. He is a Kumite Gold medalist and has competed in Full-contact Karate including open rules Bogu Kumite.
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Kar-Lai Yuen
KATA COACH
NCCP Karate Competition Coach
CanFit Pro Group Fitness Instructor
Kar-Lai loves the Art of Karate and has won multiple Gold medals for Kata. She is a 1st Degree Black Belt recognized by Torakai Karate under the direction of Andrew Holmes.
JOIN OUR TEAM
Are you a brown or black belt in Karate, Judo, BJJ or TKWD? Do you want to share you knowledge with others? Get in touch and let’s see if we can work together.
