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Windsor Karate Club http://windsorkarateclub.ca/
http://windsorkarateclub.com/ In July of 1988 we purchased the old Mapleton Hall in Three Mile plains.

The Windsor Karate Club was founded in September of 1981 and operated out of the old Windsor Regional High School on Wentworth Road as part of the continuing education program. As the club grew and our program began to expand we felt we needed a more permanent and stable location. By 1987, we had added childrens classes and would require additional training time to meet these needs. At the time, the building was unoccupied and had not been used for several years. The building had been neglected and its condition had deteriorated significantly. There were several places where the roof had collapsed and portions of the structure had begun to show the effects of prolonged exposure to the elements. In addition, the foundation was cracked in several places and it was feared that if not repaired immediately, the building might collapse. The students and parents worked tirelessly for the remainder of the summer and well into the fall repairing and bringing the old building back to life. We managed to resume classes in September of 1988 however there was still much work to be done. With the most pressing and immediate projects completed we continued working and renovating over the next few years tackling items on an as needed basis when the money was available. The style of Karate practised at the Windsor Karate Club is Sh*to-Ryu which has a rich and colourful history as well as an interesting and complex curriculum. The style we originally practised was Chito-ryu which although phonetically similar to Sh*to-Ryu are vastly different. Chito-Ryu was practised at the Windsor Karate Club from it's founding to about 1997 when Sensei David Akutagawa, our former Chief Instructor for Canada, left the Canadian Chito-Kai Association and formed Renshikan Karate-do International. The changing of styles was slow and difficult and it took about 5 years fully assimilate the new methodology and curriculum. In October of 2008 Sensei Akutagawa passed away suddenly and tragically and the technical responsibilities of Renshikan fell to its senior students. In 2013 The Windsor Karate Club became the Head Dojo and training centre for Sh*to-Ryu Karate Nova Scotia as members of Sh*to-Ryu Karate Canada. Sh*to-Ryu Karate Canada was founded by Sensei Allen Tanzadeh of Toronto who is also the Technical director. David Griffin was the founder and head instructor for over 40 years. He was a former competitor and head coach for Karate Nova Scotia and an internationally certified referee. The Windsor Karate Club is the oldest Martial Arts School in Hants County. All Instructors are well trained experienced black belts. Many of our students have competed Provincially, Regionally and Nationally and some have gone on to represent Canada at international events.

10/16/2026

TOURNAMENT DAY IS TOMORROW!

Good luck to our Windsor Karate Club competitors hitting the mats tomorrow at Avon View High School for the KNS Tournament!

We have 4 fantastic athletes representing WKC:

🥋 Lucy
🥋 Mac
🥋 Dominica
🥋 Arthur

They’ve put in the hard work, sweat, and dedication—now it’s time to shine!

We invite all our WKC families and friends to come out, fill the stands, and cheer on our competitors as they represent our club with pride!

đź“Ť Where: Avon View High School
🗓️ When: Tomorrow (Saturday) start 9am

Let's show up loud and proud! Drop your words of encouragement in the comments for Lucy, Mac, Dominica, and Arthur!

HEY’RE HERE! WKC T-SHIRTS HAVE ARRIVED!Hey WKC Family! The wait is over—our awesome new club t-shirts are officially in ...
10/16/2026

HEY’RE HERE! WKC T-SHIRTS HAVE ARRIVED!

Hey WKC Family! The wait is over—our awesome new club t-shirts are officially in and they look fantastic! We are so excited to get these out to everyone.

Here is how and when you can grab yours from Sensei Krystal:

👉 BLACK BELTS: Sensei Krystal will bring them to Black Belt Class Sunday

👉 YOUTH & ADULT CLASSES: She will have them at the dojo for the Monday Youth Class and the Tuesday Adult Class.

👉 KNS TOURNAMENT COMPETITORS (This Saturday): Sensei Krystal is tracking who is competing! To make things easy, she will bring your t-shirts directly to the KNS Tournament on Saturday so you can wear them proudly after your competition!

Let’s get ready to represent WKC!

SKNS ANNUALGASSHUKU 2027Sh*toryu Karate Nova ScotiaTechnical Seminars & ExaminationsJune 12 & 13, 2027Windsor, Nova Scot...
10/13/2026

SKNS ANNUAL
GASSHUKU 2027
Sh*toryu Karate Nova Scotia
Technical Seminars & Examinations
June 12 & 13, 2027
Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada
* Conducted by:
Shihan Tanzadeh 8th Dan, Kyoshi
® Hosted & Organized by:
Sensei Paul Cooper
Windsor Karate Club
2 days of Sh*toryu Karate technical training, traditional principles, and examinations.
An opportunity to deepen your technical knowledge, refine your skills, and strengthen our Sh*tokai family through dedicated training.

READY TO ELEVATE YOUR KUMITE?Join us this Tuesday night at Windsor Karate Club for a high-energy, action-packed session ...
10/12/2026

READY TO ELEVATE YOUR KUMITE?

Join us this Tuesday night at Windsor Karate Club for a high-energy, action-packed session led by Sensei Krystal!

WHAT TO EXPECT:
Agility & Speed: Agility ladder drills to build fast footwork
Solid Foundations: Sharpening basic techniques for clean power and speed.
Partner Application: Scenario corner drills to build timing, and distance control

Bring your gear, and energy— See you in the Dojo!

Reminder No Youth Class today.Happy Thanksgiving
10/12/2026

Reminder No Youth Class today.

Happy Thanksgiving

10/11/2026
🚨 KNS GEAR SHOP IS LIVE! 🥋🔥Show your provincial pride and support Team Nova Scotia! The official Karate Nova Scotia Gear...
10/11/2026

🚨 KNS GEAR SHOP IS LIVE! 🥋🔥

Show your provincial pride and support Team Nova Scotia! The official Karate Nova Scotia Gear online store is officially open for orders!

This is a full team fundraiser—all proceeds go directly toward supporting our Team NS athletes. Open to all supporters!

đź›’ Order here: https://knsgear.vesuviusmedia.com/
⏰ Order Deadline: October 30

Items are custom-printed for this run only, so don't wait—grab your gear before the shop closes on Oct 30!

Monday October 12th Youth class is cancelled. Enjoy the holiday.Happy Thanksgiving.
10/10/2026

Monday October 12th Youth class is cancelled. Enjoy the holiday.

Happy Thanksgiving.

Discover the Power of Sticky Hands This Tuesday! Get ready for an insightful and high-energy session on the mats! Sensei...
10/06/2026

Discover the Power of Sticky Hands This Tuesday!

Get ready for an insightful and high-energy session on the mats! Sensei Lorraine is taking the lead this Tuesday night, and she’s bringing a fantastic focus on foundational body dynamics!

Here’s what’s on the lineup for the night:

🥋 Heian Shodan Deep-Dive: Sharpening the fundamentals that make every kata solid.

🥋 The Concept of Muchimi (Adhesiveness): Discover how "sticky" contact and fluid control transform your application of techniques (bunkai).

🥋 Fun Body Mechanics: Dynamic drills designed to help you generate serious power with less effort!

🥋 Full-Body Warm-Up: Getting the heart pumping and muscles ready to work.

Whether you're looking to refine your kata detail or learn how to generate explosive power from your hips and stance, this class is going to be full of great insights and even better energy!

đź“Ť Where: Windsor Karate Club
⏰ When: Tuesday | Adult Class (7:00 PM - 8:30 PM)

Bring your energy, your curiosity, and let's put in the work together! Who’s joining us on the mats? Drop a "Oss" in the comments!

🥋 Meet the Senseis: Maddie Hollett 🥋Welcome to the final spotlight of our Meet the Senseis series! To wrap things up, we...
10/06/2026

🥋 Meet the Senseis: Maddie Hollett 🥋

Welcome to the final spotlight of our Meet the Senseis series! To wrap things up, we are featuring an instructor whose karate journey started as a young student right here in our own dojo.

Meet Sensei Maddie Hollett—one of our Wednesday Youth Class instructors!

Quick Stats
🥋 Rank: Shodan (1st-Degree Black Belt)
⏱️ Experience: 15+ Years (Started in 2008 at age 6)
🏆 Achievements: 2x Canadian Nationals Athlete (2017 & 2018), 100+ Tournament Medals, Kata Athlete of the Year, & Athlete of the Tournament
đź“… Teaching Schedule: Wednesday Youth Class (with Sensei Dave)

Instructor Spotlight
Sensei Maddie’s martial arts story began at the Windsor Karate Club when she was just six years old. Over more than a decade of training at both Windsor Karate Club and Hants Shore Dojo, she translated her dedication into elite competitive success—earning over 100 medals and representing Nova Scotia on the national stage.

Off the competition mats, Sensei Maddie is a dedicated volunteer with Karate Nova Scotia and a proud leader in our local martial arts community.

Fulfilling her childhood dream of becoming a sensei, she brings incredible energy, competitive insights, and a warm passion for mentorship to every Wednesday youth session. Sensei Maddie believes karate’s greatest rewards are character, self-discipline, and lifelong memories—and she loves helping the next generation build all three!

💬 Drop a comment below to say hi to Sensei Maddie, or leave a 🥋 if your child trains with her on Wednesdays!

Want your child to learn from top-tier athletes and dedicated mentors? Send us a message today to claim your free trial classes!

Address

4404 Highway # 1
West Hants, NS
B0N2T0

Opening Hours

Monday 6pm - 10pm
Tuesday 6pm - 9pm
Wednesday 6pm - 9pm
Thursday 6pm - 10pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

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