It is one thing to go to the gym week in and week out with the eventual goal of becoming fit. At Stronger You, you will be learning new skills, achieving concrete goals and developing a sense of personal pride as you work toward your Black Belt. The fitness happens easily and naturally with your training.
You have seen it on TV and in the movies, but what are Martial Arts really about?
In the Stronger You Karate program, you will learn:
- Traditional Martial Arts, which were historically developed as top-notch systems of self-defense help develop confidence, focus and respect.
- Personal Safety Skills are taught weekly including physical skills and de-escalation, to ensure you are able to deal with all levels of violence.
A Better Way to Health and Fitness is practiced in every class; a great workout, tailored to your level, strength training and core training in a fun and welcoming community.
Our students in this program are men and women from 13 to 65 years of age. They are from all walks of life, most with no previous experience. If you are dealing with an injury or with a disability, our instructors are willing and able to adapt our program for you, so that you can train safely and with confidence.
Registration happens year round. We recommend that you train 2 to 3 times per week to achieve the maximum benefits. Classes are offered throughout the week and on Saturday. Please check our website for the complete schedule. Please call the school for our current fee schedule.
Too often in today's world, teenagers find themselves stuck in the middle. They're too old for the children's programs but too young to really fit in with adults. Stronger You is bridging the gap with the Friday night “Kiken-Chitai” program! Friday evenings, students between the ages of 12 and 17 have the dojo for a movie or teen only training session. Twice a year, we have our teen-only training camp with leadership skills and martial arts training. Through this program, teenagers keep variety in their training and experience regular interaction with youth with similar interests in a safe and mutually respectful place.
Children
They have seen it on TV and in the movies, but what are Martial Arts really about?
In the Stronger You Children’s Karate program, your 6 to 12 year old will learn:
- Physical Literacy to help them succeed in physical activities for life. Balance, running, throwing, jumping are emphasized in every class.
- Traditional Martial Arts, which were historically developed as top-notch systems of self-defense help develop discipline, confidence, focus and respect.
Personal Safety Skills are taught weekly to ensure children are able to deal with all levels of violence.
Our students in this course are girls and boys age 6 to 12 years old. Children are given “bite-sized” goals and gain self confidence and an enormous sense of achievement with each level earned.
Small Samurai
Does your small fry have lots of energy?
Not only do they get a super cool Karate uniform, but they get to run around like crazy (and you can go for coffee)!
In the Stronger You Small Samurai program, your 4 or 5 year old will learn:
- Physical Literacy to help them succeed in physical activities for life. Balance, running, throwing, jumping are emphasized in every class.
- Beginning Karate Skills like kicks and punches (only allowed in the dojo!).
- Personal Safety Skills are taught weekly to ensure children are able to deal with all levels of violence.
Playing is learning for children. In Small Samurai, we play games to learn new skills. For balance, we play on giant, colourful balls; for physical fitness, we play freeze tag (“Run around like crazy”) and for core training, we do an obstacle course with lots of equipment for climbing and jumping over. Respect is always given and received.
Our students in this course are girls and boys age 4 or 5 years old. Children are given “bite-sized” goals and gain self confidence and an enormous sense of achievement with each coloured stripe or achievement badge earned.
Weapons
At Stronger You, we train in both bo staff and sai.
Bo Staff
The Bo is a 6 foot long wooden staff in the Okinawan tradition. Katas and Kumite are practiced under the expert eye of Sensei Daniel Poulin. Classes are for purple belt and up!
- Sai
Formerly a weapon of the Okinawan police, the Sai is a powerful and beautiful weapon. A newly developed curriculum will give beginning and advanced students a new perspective and lots to learn. Come and join Sensei Tim Shaw and train in the Sai. These classes are for 16+.
