08/26/2026
Hello karateka
I regret to inform everyone that with my moving to Inglis in September, among other life happenings, I will be taking a break from karate and therefore there will be no karate classes in St. Lazare this year.
It has been a great 33 years of karate under the Shintani Wado Kai Karate Federation for our club ( formerly Birtle Wado Kai) Valley Martial Arts and a great honour for myself as head instructor these past 16 years.
I truly appreciate and thank every single student and fellow karateka I have had the privilege to instruct and train with over my 33 years personally!
I apologize to my current students and any new students that had interest. It just feels like what I need at this moment.
I encourage you to reach out to Hamiota Karate Club or Virden Karate Club if you are interested in becoming a part of the Shintani karate family.
In harmony,
Sensei Pascal Lavoie
