Nova Karate Jutsu

Nova Karate Jutsu Nova Karate Jutsu (formerly Bedford West Shotokan Karate) is dedicated to teaching practical applications of Japanese karate. from 1994 to 1997.

With an obvious Shotokan Influence, we are not limited by "style". Nova Karate Jutsu (formerly Bedford West Shotokan Karate) is dedicated to teaching applied karate with an emphasis on the practical application of kata. Typical training includes kihon (basics), kata, (forms), kumite (sparring) and bunkai (kata application). Kata applications include kicks, punches, strikes, locks, and throws. Andy

Allen, 7th dan, is the chief instructor of NKJ and has been practicing Shotokan karate since 1990. His karate teaching experience includes instructing at Dal Tech (formerly T.U.N.S.) He also has been teaching an accredited martial arts course in the public school system since 2005. Sensei Allen has competed provincially and nationally. He has been provincial kata and kumite champion for many years. Sensei Allen has also acquired numerous medals at the national level as well. In 2016, he was a quarter finalist in senior men's kumite and won gold in senior kata at the ISKF World Championships in Cape Town, South Africa. Jake Crawford, assistant instructor, holds the rank of 6th dan and has been training since 1994. Sensei Crawford has been teaching an accredited martial arts course in the public school system since 2006. He has won numerous medals at the provincial and national level.

01/26/2026

Monday January 26

Class is cancelled tonight due to the storm.
See you Wednesday

Christmas training scheduleMonday, December 22 , 6-8pmWednesday, December 24 CLOSEDMonday, December 29, 6 to 8 PM Wednes...
12/19/2025

Christmas training schedule

Monday, December 22 , 6-8pm
Wednesday, December 24 CLOSED
Monday, December 29, 6 to 8 PM
Wednesday, December 31, CLOSED 

05/09/2025

This kumite drill includes a takedown once you've caught a roundhouse kick. Partner A starts by feeding a jab and overhand right. Partner B parries and cover...

Address

202 Innovation Drive
Bedford, NS
B4B0G4

Opening Hours

Wednesday 6pm - 8pm
Friday 6pm - 9pm

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