Traditional Karate Ontario

03/30/2026

Reminder
Class is
cancelled
for tonight.

03/26/2026

Reminder
Class is cancelled on
Monday March 30th.

01/28/2026

Having a little fun with Heian Shodan last night!

01/21/2026

Due to the weather conditions, class is cancelled for tonight. Stay safe and see you all next week!

01/16/2026

WTKO WINTER CAMP 2026

SAVE THE DATES!

01/15/2026

Due to the road conditions, class is cancelled for tonight.

01/13/2026

Can’t believe it’s been 10 years! This was TKO’s first advertisement.

12/31/2025

12/18/2025

🥋 Season 2 Finale is HERE!
https://youtu.be/3bHHUd6Dzqo?si=qEHiUoXwiUzv-tFr

We’re wrapping up Season 2 of the UK Karate Podcast with an amazing guest — Richard Amos Sensei, Chief Instructor of the WTKO and one of the most respected Shotokan practitioners in the world.

This episode is full of great stories, technical insight, and proper martial arts wisdom. We talk about his journey from the UK to Japan, training at the JKA, the development of traditional Karate, and what the future of Shotokan looks like.

If you’re into Karate, martial arts history, or just love hearing from top-level instructors, this is a perfect listen to end the season. 🙌

🎧 Watch/Listen now:
➡️ YouTube
➡️ Spotify

Thanks for all the support this season — can’t wait to bring you even more in Season 3!

09/28/2025

TILLSONBURG, ONTARIO

SEPTEMBER 27TH, 2025

The elevator doors slid open, revealing the spacious lobby of the Monte Carlo Inn and Suites, where Paul Vasil stood waiting, ready for another road trip, this time bound for Tillsonburg, Ontario.

For nine years now, I have traveled the road from Toronto, to Tillsonburg, and back again. I am always the passenger, along for the ride, with conversation as steady as the traffic, sometimes flowing, sometimes slow, but always moving forward. We made good time getting to Tillsonburg and pulled into one of the many Tim Hortons, because where else would you go first? Of course, who do we see? Andy Horvath.

The first of the two classes scheduled for the day consisted of children, each of varying rank and experience. During the class the underlining theme was to ensure that regardless of the situation their posture remains erect. Stationary, moving, and turning was drilled in various Kihon to challenge their posture.

The second and final class of the day was reserved for adults of varying rank, a marathon session in length. With time on our side, we were able to dive deep into the mechanics and philosophy of gyaku-zuki, dissecting its timing, body alignment, and the subtle nuances that ensure an effective and efficient technique.

Karate - The Endless Journey!