Contact Kicks Martial Arts

09/13/2026

Focus and determination on the mats. Our blue belt candidates demonstrating a two-block combination during the technical test at the 2026 Summer Grading.
Advancing in rank isn't just about speed or power—it comes down to clean ex*****on, coordination, and maintaining your technique under pressure. Great focus from this group as they worked through their combinations.
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09/13/2026

We take our belt tests seriously. During the grading, Senpai Chris closely evaluated every candidate and took detailed notes on their performance. We will be going over this feedback with everyone when results are announced so students know exactly what they did well and where they need to improve.
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09/13/2026

The start of our 2026 Summer Grading at Contact Kicks Mississauga - WKB Canada, Ontario Branch.
Nearly 50 students and examiners from our Mississauga and Barrie dojos lined up on the mats just before the testing got underway.
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Barrie

09/13/2026

Almost 50 participants at the 2026 Summer Grading in Mississauga!

WKB Canada, Ontario Branch, led by Shihan Steve Fogarasi (5th Dan), organized the annual Summer Grading for belt ranks at the CKMA Mississauga Dojo. Students from the Barrie dojo also traveled and attended the event, leaving the dojo fully packed with almost 50 karateka on the mats.

Grading was held from 10th Kyu (orange belt) up to 1st Kyu (brown belt) levels. Participants had to go through the physical test including push-ups, sit-ups, and squats, followed by the technical test covering kihon and kata, and ending with the kumite test. Everyone pushed their limits—the dojo floor was full of kiai and plenty of sweat on a hot day.

More photos and videos will be uploaded soon along with a full report. The date for awarding the belts and ranks will be announced soon.

Well done and congratulations to all participants for the joint effort in making this grading one of our biggest events in WKB Canada!

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09/10/2026

You can’t lecture a shy teenager into having confidence. And handing them a new belt just for showing up sure doesn't work either—they see right through it.

Real self-respect only comes from doing hard things.

When teens get on the floor at our Barrie dojo, they sweat through tough rounds, take a few bumps, and realize they’re a lot tougher than they thought. No sugarcoating, no participation belts. They earn every rank, make genuine friends through the grind, and learn from black belts who actually walk the walk.

Read our latest blog post on why this kind of training matters so much for teens today. Check out the full read on our website bellow.

If you want your teen to see what real Kyokushin Karate Budo spirit is about:

📍 101 Ardagh Rd, Barrie

🥋 $79 covers the first month and includes a free uniform. Zero long-term contracts. Zero registration fee.

Shoot us a message to book a trial class.

The Real World Doesn't Hand Out TrophiesParents often ask what a teenager actually gets out of Kyokushin Karate.The obvious answer is physical health, but it runs much deeper than just burning off energy. Most teens spend their days hunched over phones and desks. Modern culture tends to treat them w...

09/10/2026

Wishing Amir all the best as he heads off to Ottawa for university!

Amir has been training with us for over four years. He originally came to our dojo as a brown belt in a non-contact style, but after his very first Kyokushin class, he chose to start completely over as a white belt. That decision took real humility and dedication, and it showed in every single class he took.

He has grown into a great martial artist and an outstanding young man. You will always have a home here, Amir. We wish you success in your studies and your next chapter.

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09/09/2026

In one of our recent videos, we shared a small step that can be very useful for a low kick.

This time, it’s a little—but very useful— Skip :)

Use #1: Adjust distance.

If you are too close, this little bounce helps you create the right distance before kicking.

If you are too far, the same movement helps you get closer and immediately kick from the bounce.

Use #2: Mask the next attack.

The same explosive movement can make it harder for your opponent to read what comes next. The next attack could be a punch, a low kick, or a high kick.

A few moments from our Teens/Adult Kyokushin Karate class in Barrie.

🥋 Want to try it? Join us for a FREE trial class in Barrie, ON!

Check our website (link in bio) for our Fall Special.

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09/09/2026

Most karate schools try locking people into year-long contracts before they even see a class. We don’t do that at Contact Kicks.

No contracts, no registration fees, and no sales pressure. Just real Kyokushin Karate under Shihan Steve Fogarasi 5th Dan.

- In Barrie (101 Ardagh Rd), the starter month is $59 for kids (ages 6+) and $79 for teens and adults, uniform included. If you have two kids enrolled, parents train free.

- In Mississauga (2359 Royal Windsor Dr #11), we train teens and adults (12+) with the same $79 starter month and free uniform.

Don't buy a package upfront. Send us a DM or tap the link in our bio to book a free trial class at either dojo and see the floor for yourself.

09/07/2026

Barrie Karate Kids Diaries — Kyokushin Training Journal 🥋

The focus of this class was Stamina.

The Barrie Karate Kids started with conditioning drills — a few rounds of timed running on the spot while punching with dumbbells, followed by jump rope.

Then came many rounds of sparring.

The class also included a belt-resistance drill, where one partner created resistance while the other worked on front kicks and punches.

This kind of training helps develop stamina and the ability to maintain technique under pressure and as the body gets tired.

Because in Kyokushin, it's not only about how well you can perform a technique when you're fresh.

It's also about how well you can keep working when you're tired.

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P.S. Check our website for our Back-to-School Special — link in bio!

09/05/2026

A small step can make a big difference.

In this drill, Shihan first demonstrates the low kick from the perfect distance. Then he asks the students to step back slightly—just far enough to be out of range.

Now we have to adjust the distance before kicking.

The small step forward, together with the pivot and hip movement, helps create more power. You can spot the difference 🙂

A few moments from our Teens/Adult Kyokushin Karate class in Barrie.

🥋 Want to try it? Join us for a FREE trial class in Barrie, ON!

Check our website (link in bio) for our Fall Special.

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