It was another good work out last night!

How to fall is easily overlooked when learning self-defense techniques. As we saw last night, falling the “wrong” way, even on mats, can cause discomfort.

If you wish to practice your break-falls at home, be sure to do so on a soft carpet while remembering the techniques you learned in class.

Please try to attend the SASKATOON tournament next weekend. Just like our tournament, there is a workout on Friday, March 25 and the tournament itself is on Saturday, March 26.

The downloadable flyer is available in posts below and on our “events” and “downloads” pages.

See you next week in class AND (hopefully) in Saskatoon.

In Wado Kai Karate, as skill and knowledge are acquired through training and concentrated effort, the student is expected to develop inner strength and calmness of character, in addition to the virtues of self-control, respect for others, and humility.

“Violent action may be understood as the way of martial arts, but the true meaning of martial arts is to seek and attain the way of peace and harmony” – Sensei Otsuka

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What a great work out last night! I’m sure many of us are still “Feeling the Burn” from all of the push ups and crunches! We’ll definitely move faster to find a partner from now on!!

Good work, everyone!

The Saskatoon tournament is coming up quickly at the end of the month. It would be great to see lots of us up there to support the tournament. Sensei Crystal and Sensei Jeremy are great for bringing lots of participants to our tournament. Let’s repay them by attending theirs!! The downloadable brochure is available HERE.

Just a reminder that we have started a new Session so please pay any fees that you may have outstanding.

Congratulations to Sempai Hannah who was our only club representative at the South Calgary Tournament this past weekend.

Hannah placed 3rd in kumite! Good job, Hannah!

Good luck to everyone who is going to the South Calgary Tournament this weekend. It looks like it will be a lot of fun!

Like the title says… There IS karate tonight.

Of course, use your judgment and if you don’t feel comfortable out in these temperatures or don’t completely trust your vehicle then please don’t take any chances.

Otherwise, we’ll see you tonight!

Congratulations to everyone who went to the Manitoba Provincial Tournament in Virden this weekend! We had a number of members in attendance and they represented our club very well! Good job!

We’ll see everyone at class on Tuesday and find out, in person, how everyone did.

Also a reminder that the South Calgary Tournament is being held this weekend for anyone interested.

See you tomorrow!

Just a reminder that the Manitoba Provincial Wado-Kai Karate Tournament is THIS weekend at the VIRDEN COLLEGIATE. There is a work-out on Friday night with Sensei Denis Labbé, the President of the SWKKF. The tournament itself takes place on Saturday. The information flyer can be found in previous posts below and on our Events page.

Thanks to everyone who came out on Tuesday. Especially the school students who are “On Holiday”! Your dedication is noticed and appreciated.

Good luck to everyone who goes to Virden!

See you at our regular work-out on Tuesday!

There IS class next week for those able to make it.

Well done to everyone who came out this week. The new Banner looks great!

Remember that Randori is slow motion! The whole idea is to learn to see techniques coming in and try various blocks and/or counters in an easier way. Then things speed up gradually until you are in full speed kumite.

Also, remember that the Manitoba Provincial Wado-Kai Karate Tournament is next weekend, February 25 and 26, in Virden, MB. at the Virden Collegiate. Good luck to everyone who attends.

There are some great tournaments coming up soon.

Check out the previous post for info about the Virden, Manitoba Provincial Tournament on February 25 & 26.

There is also the SOUTH CALGARY WADO-KAI KARATE TOURNAMENT being held March 3 to 5, 2011 in Calgary.

There is a great package of information about the Calgary tournament that is available here: South Calgary Spring_Tournament_2011

It is a fantastic flyer with all the information you might require.