St. Albert Karate Club

St. Albert Karate Club Established in 1976, a founding member of ISKF Alberta, incorporated under the Societies' Act of Alb

09/06/2026

Unfortunately, training at the St. Albert Community Hall has been suspended indefinitely due the presence of mould. The SAKC is in the process of finding alternative premises. In the meantime, here is video clip demonstrating a possible application for the opening moves of Bassai Dai:

09/03/2026

Tiger mouth in Wankan is also seen in Nijushiho. While executed at low level in both these kata and with the same interpretation, tiger mouth, more practically, is delivered as a thrust to the throat. The scooping action of the left arm is the defending then grabbing of a right hand attack. The stance, though shown as cat stance, should be into a natural short stance.

09/01/2026

Kanku Dai practical application for the opening move. Most important is the motion of the hands, not in precise replication--because every situation is unique--but initially in defence then in attack. As for the opening moves of many kata, this application can be practised in Jyu Ippon kumite, though understanding the essence of jyu ippon is consensual and the distances unrealistic.

08/27/2026

Application of hidari haishu chudan osae with migi shuto jodan and potential follow through:

08/24/2026

Tonight's Training:

Gojushiho Sho . . . with a practical application, from Best Karate, of movements 20, 21; that is, migi shuto chudan (jodan) uke , migi (hidari) haishu chudan osae and hidari (jodan) shuto gedan-barai (uke) -- easier done than said.

2026 ISKF Canada NationalsTeam St Albert at the nationals: Kiyoshi & KatelynOne bronze, three gold and Youth Female Gran...
05/20/2026

2026 ISKF Canada Nationals

Team St Albert at the nationals: Kiyoshi & Katelyn

One bronze, three gold and Youth Female Grand Champion

05/19/2026

2026 ISKF Canada 43rd National Competition
The welcome address:

Hello everyone – including those who wandered in here thinking this was the Tim Horton’s line-up.

My name is Vic Charlton. I’ve been around longer than the University of Calgary. I was asked to give a welcoming message but feel a little diffident in front of this illustrious crowd. In fact at college I was voted the person least likely to complete a coherent …

That said, bear with me . . . We’ve already had a few seminars from some inspirational instructors. But in the cycle of life, inspiration doesn’t start in a vacuum, it starts somewhere. It starts with the parents. So first, a big welcome to the parents who have travelled, for many, a long distance, to this competition. You are your children’s first and foremost teachers, where inspiration begins. Second, the provincial directors. You are the linchpins around which your organizations revolve, directing this inspiration. Third, the sensei or club instructors. You are the artisans that mold or shape that inspiration. And finally the students, the karateka, the future generation continuing the cycle of inspiring ISKF Canada. For you, this may be your first event but it is only one event in your lifelong pursuit of learning. Regardless of age or experience, we should never stop learning. Someone once said, probably an Englishman, if you give instruction to a wise man, he will be yet wiser.

Now, welcome all, bienvenue, to the 2026 43rd ISKF Canada National Championships in this the 60th year of the University of Calgary. Welcome. Bienvenue.

Maintenant en Francais (approximativement):

Bonjour à tous – y compris ceux qui sont entrés ici en pensant que c'était la programmation de Tim Horton's. Je m'appelle Vic Charlton. Je suis là depuis plus longtemps que l'Université de Calgary. On m'a demandé de transmettre un message d'accueil mais je me sens un peu timide devant cette foule illustre. En fait, à l'université, j'ai été élu la personne la moins susceptible de réaliser un résultat cohérent...

Cela dit, soyez indulgents avec moi... Nous avons déjà eu quelques séminaires animés par des enseignants inspirants. Mais dans le cycle de la vie, l'inspiration ne commence pas dans le vide, elle commence quelque part. Tout commence par les parents. Tout d'abord, un grand accueil aux parents qui ont voyagé, pendant beaucoup, de longues distances pour participer à cette compétition. Vous êtes avant tout les enseignants de vos enfants, là où l'inspiration commence. Ensuite, les directeurs provinciaux. Vous êtes les pivots autour desquels vos organisations tournent, orientant cette inspiration. Troisièmement, le sensei ou les instructeurs du club. Vous êtes les artisans qui façonnent ou façonnent cette inspiration. Et enfin les élèves, le karatéka, la génération future qui perpétue le cycle d'inspiration ISKF Canada. Pour vous, cela peut être votre premier événement, mais ce n'est qu'un événement parmi d'autres dans votre quête d'apprentissage tout au long de votre vie. Quel que soit l'âge ou l'expérience, nous ne devrions jamais cesser d'apprendre. Quelqu'un a dit un jour, probablement un Anglais, que si on donne des instructions à un homme sage, il sera encore plus sage.

Maintenant, bienvenue à tous, bienvenue, aux 43e Championnats nationaux ISKF Canada 2026, dans cette 60e édition de l'Université de Calgary. Bienvenue. Bienvenue.

2026 ISKF Alberta ProvincialsAnother good day of training . . . two bronze, a silver and a gold.
03/30/2026

2026 ISKF Alberta Provincials

Another good day of training . . . two bronze, a silver and a gold.

Some KUGB History
01/25/2026

Some KUGB History

Circa 1980
01/07/2026

Circa 1980

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17 Perron Street
Saint Albert, AB
T8N1E5

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Wednesday 6:30pm - 9pm

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