Promar Karate

04/19/2026

🥋 We'd love to see you at our upcoming martial arts tournament on 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟱 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗹, 𝗢𝗡 and registration is open until midnight on Wednesday!

Whether you're stepping onto the competition mat for the very first time or you're a seasoned competitor, you belong here. Our tournament is built to be welcoming for everyone, with divisions set up to give you a great experience no matter where you're at in your journey.

To give everyone a chance at top 4 (and keep it fun), we split any division that hits 9+ competitors. And we want every single person who walks through the door to leave with something to be proud of, which is why every competitor goes home with an award. 🏅

Here's what to look forward to:
✅ A warm, welcoming atmosphere for all experience levels
✅ Beginner-friendly divisions
✅ Divisions split at 9+ competitors for fair, balanced brackets
✅ Every competitor receives an award

If you've been thinking about competing, this is a wonderful place to start. We can't wait to cheer you on!

👉 [Registration link in comments]

Know someone who's been on the fence about competing? Tag them below — this might just be their sign! 👇Here’s what you need to know:

📅 When: Saturday, April 25

🥋Divisions: Kata, Kempo Kata, Weapons, Self Defense, Sparring, Belt Sparring (flag catch), Chanbara (padded sword), and ParaKarate

📍 Location: Listowel Agricultural Hall, 5699 Perth Line 86, Listowel, Ontario N4W 3H4

💰 Cost: $45 for competitors (up to three divisions), $15 for ONE additional division, $10 for spectators - 60+ and 5 and under are free

👊 Hosted by: Shihan Mark Yates, Promar Karate
Contact: [email protected] | 519-577-7874 | This is a pre-registration only event!

⏰Make sure to submit your registration by midnight on Wednesday, April 22nd.

You can register by going to www.promarkarate.ca/tournament, and if you have any questions you can call 519-577-7874 or email [email protected]

Registration fees can be sent via e-transfer to [email protected].

03/22/2026

We're excited to be hosting the Mid-Western Ontario Open on Saturday, April 25 in Listowel, Ontario! This is a friendly open to all ages, belt levels and styles. Every competitor gets an award and all divisions with 9+ competitors will be split into smaller groups.

Divisions: Kata, Kempo Kata, Weapons, Sparring, Self Defense, Belt Sparring (flag catch), Two Handed Chanbara (padded sword), and Parakarate

📅 When: Saturday, April 25, 2026
📍 Where: Listowel Agricultural Hall, 5699 Perth Line 86, Listowel, Ontario
💰 Registration: $45 (up to 3 divisions) | $15 per additional division | Spectators: $10 (60+ and 5 & under are FREE)
✨ Pre-registration only – closes Wednesday, April 22 at midnight
👉 Sign up here: www.promarkarate.ca/tournament

You can contact us via DM, email [email protected], or call 519-577-7874

Karate tournament in Listowel, Ontario, Canada. Compete in kata, sparring, self defense, weapons, chanbara, belt sparring, and parakarate.

01/22/2026

Hi PK Crew, we are open with classes running tonight with Mr. Gingras as your instructor for those who can SAFELY make it in. There have already been some road closures, as the wind is creating white out conditions for those of us who are out of town.

If you can't make it in, don't worry! You can always pop in for an extra class later on, on a good weather day.

01/15/2026

Karate classes will be running tonight with Mr. Gingras for those who can safely make it in!

01/06/2026

Promar is open! If you are able to safely make it in, Mr. Gingras will be teaching classes this evening 🥋

12/21/2025

11/28/2025

Due to the extreme weather and dangerous road conditions in the Listowel area, we are moving our shiai to Sunday, December 7th instead of doing it on November 29th. The bad weather is supposed to continue into Saturday. The Listowel area has white-outs, icy roads, drifting snow and a lot of cars in the ditch. We felt that moving the event to next week was a good decision.
Anyone who can't make it next Sunday can get a full refund or we can shift your tournament fees to our next event.

11/27/2025

No karate classes tonight, Thursday, November 27th due to the bad weather. Students who were scheduled to grade tonight will be able to do their grading next week.

10/15/2025

🥋 Get ready for Chanbara & Fight Fest! 🥋

We’re kicking off the season with a day of action-packed competition:
⚔️ Two-Handed Chanbara
🛡 Sword & Shield Chanbara
👊 Sparring & Belt Sparring

FREE Team Chanbara for ALL competitors!

📅 When: Saturday, October 25, 2025
📍 Where: Listowel Legion, Upper Hall (585 Elizabeth St E, Listowel)

💰 Registration: $45 (up to 3 divisions) | $15 per additional division
🎟 Spectators: $10 (60+ and 5 & under are FREE)

✨ Pre-registration only – closes Wednesday, October 22 at midnight
👉 Sign up here: www.promarkarate.ca/fightfest

📧 Email: [email protected]
| ☎️ 519-577-7874

All levels welcome — from first-timers to seasoned competitors. Join us for a day of skill, spirit, and fun competition in Listowel, Ontario! 🥇

10/09/2025

Tonight's classes (Thursday) are cancelled due to illness. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to seeing you after the holiday.