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09/09/2026

Come train!

Always wanted to try martial arts, but figured you'd be the only beginner in the room?You won't be.New Tuesday classes f...
09/02/2026

Always wanted to try martial arts, but figured you'd be the only beginner in the room?

You won't be.

New Tuesday classes for teens and adults start next week at Britannia Community Centre on the Drive. 5:15-6:30pm

Traditional Shotokan, taught to JKA standard.

No experience needed. Everyone in this room started at white.

Wear something you can move in. We'll take care of the rest.

Free trial class. jkavancouver.ca

📍 JKA Vancouver — Britannia Community Centre, Commercial Drive

08/14/2026

🔥 NEW LOCATION. NEW OPPORTUNITY. 🔥

This September, JKA Vancouver is bringing traditional Japanese karate to Britannia Community Centre on Commercial Drive!

Every Tuesday from 5:15 PM to 6:45 PM, teens and adults can train in a dynamic environment focused on strong fundamentals, fitness, self-defence, and personal growth.

Whether you're stepping onto the dojo floor for the first time or returning to training after years away, you'll find a welcoming community and high-quality instruction.

🥋 Teen & Adult Karate 📅 Tuesdays ⏰ 5:15 PM - 6:45 PM 📍 Britannia Community Centre

Come see the amazing training space and imagine what you can achieve here.

Registration is now open. We can't wait to welcome you to the dojo!

07/13/2026

🥋 A JKA belt test is about much more than earning a new rank.

The examination process challenges students to perform under pressure, demonstrate their skills, and receive personalized feedback from experienced instructors. Each grading helps students identify strengths, improve weaknesses, and continue progressing along a structured path of martial arts development.

At JKA Vancouver, we believe karate is a lifelong journey of learning, growth, and self-improvement.

📍 Mount Pleasant Elementary School
2300 Guelph Street, Vancouver, BC

🌐 jkavancouver.ca

Ready to begin your journey? Come train with us.

06/14/2026

At JKAVancouver, everything we do serves a purpose.

Karate is built on 4 pillars:
🥋 Self Defence - These patterns train your body to react before your mind catches up.
💪 Physical Fitness - Every rep builds strength, speed, and control you carry beyond the dojo.
🧠 Mental Fitness - Repetition sharpens focus. Patterns teach you to stay calm under pressure.
🏆 Sport - The discipline you build here is what separates you on competition day.

Here is a self defence pattern we practiced this week in class.

See how this pattern ties all four together!

📍 JKA Vancouver

Belt Testing Day! 🥋What an amazing day at the dojo! Today our youngest students stepped up for belt testing and absolute...
06/07/2026

Belt Testing Day! 🥋

What an amazing day at the dojo! Today our youngest students stepped up for belt testing and absolutely impressed us with their focus, effort, and spirit. Every student showed incredible growth, confidence, and determination in the dojo.

One of the best parts of seeing our dojo grow is watching our intermediate and advanced students help teach and encourage our beginners. That mentorship is making a huge difference — our newest students are improving faster than ever because of the support, leadership, and example being set by the senior students. 👏

We are very proud of everyone who tested today!

Next up: our advanced and adult grading on June 24th. We’re excited for yet another visit from Sensei Sharp to Vancouver for the grading, and he’ll also be running two special classes designed specifically to help our examinees prepare and sharpen their skills for their grading.

Big things ahead for our dojo community! OSS 🥋

05/24/2026

OSS!!
Want to get stronger, faster, and move better?
Karate (physical) training isn’t just about punching and kicking—it’s about building power, coordination, and full-body strength.
Here we’re using bands to train hip rotation—the key to generating real power in movement.
🥋 Come train with us at JKA Vancouver!

05/16/2026

Kata builds self‑defence skills on multiple levels — structure, timing, mindset — but it also gives us clear, functional techniques for dealing with common attacks. When you understand the bunkai, the kata comes alive.

05/12/2026

Sensei Don Sharp is coming to JKA Vancouver!
Get ready for an unforgettable training session on Wednesday, June 24. Whether you're a long‑time member or brand new to karate, this is your chance to learn from one of the most respected instructors in JKA.
Sharpen your technique. Level up your spirit. Train with the best.
👊 All levels welcome
📍 JKA Vancouver
📅 June 24
Don’t miss it — this is the kind of training that changes everything.

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6682 Main Street
Vancouver, BC
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