University of Toronto Karate Club (UTKC)

09/03/2026

04/08/2026

Watch Wesley and Xinying turn smaller moves into flowing combos 🥊

While Wesley holds the pads, Xinying (right) performs different strike combos, making sure she gets out range each time.

Notice what Xinying does 👀
✅ Attacks right after evading (00:01)
✅ Lands her kick with a punch at the same time for max effect (00:19)
✅ Combines combo + evasion smoothly (00:27)

Our exercises start small. This way, we build on them one by one — so that you’re doing full combos before you know it.

Learn more in our weekly classes which will resume in May ✨
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03/25/2026

See Maybelle do a takedown—using a move from kata👀

In this case, the kata (choreographed sequence) is from Jion, which highlights power and stance changes.

The steps are:

✅Block and pull the opponent in.
✅Destabilize their front leg.
✅Spin them off-balance while controlling their arm.
✅Follow up with a final attack.

The defence becomes effective by starting the takedown early, easing into it right after the initial block. This makes sure the opponent keeps falling forward—and onto the ground.

Check out more moves at our weekly classes in the Dance Studio, Athletic Centre:
Tuesdays 9-11PM
Fridays 7-9PM
Saturdays 1:30 to 3:30PM
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03/12/2026

Our schedule for Saturday’s Inter-University Tournament + Seminar is up! 🥋

14 March 2026
9:30am - 10:00am : Setup and opening ceremony
10:00am - 10:30am : Intermediate Kata
10:30am - 11:30am : Advanced Kumite (Double Elimination)
11:30am - 12:00pm : Advanced Kata
12:00pm - 1:30pm : Pizza break
1:30pm - 3:30pm : Training Seminar
3:30pm - 4:00pm : Packing up
5:00pm : Dinner Social

Please note that all competition and training events take place in the Upper Gym, Athletic Centre. Stay tuned for updates regarding our dinner social.

As well, our Saturday class that day will be merged with the InterU-Tournament/Seminar. So, if you’re looking to train then—please come to the Upper Gym instead of the Dance Studio.

Everyone is welcome to come and watch our matches. We’ll be teaching new and exciting techniques at our training seminar too.

For more information, see link in bio 🔗➡️

03/04/2026

See Alex defending in four different ways - all against a charging opponent 👀

What Alex does each time:
✅Block or deflect using the opponent’s momentum
✅Strike with what’s ready—open palm, elbow, or knee
✅Pull or guide the opponent into his counter

Alex makes his defences effective by turning them into attacks: he follows up each block or deflection with a sharp attack that stops the opponent in their track.

Learn more self defence at our upcoming Inter-University Tournament and Seminar on ⭐️March 14⭐️

All learners are also welcome at our weekly classes in the Dance Studio, Athletic Centre:
Tuesdays 9-11PM
Fridays 7-9PM
Saturdays 1:30 to 3:30PM
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03/03/2026

We added a ✨ special seminar✨to our upcoming Inter-University tournament.

This means after our competitions, you’ll get a chance to learn new moves and defences as well 👊🥋

Sign up on the Google form 📋 via link in our bio ➡️

Updated Tournament and Seminar information —
📆Date: 14 March 2026
🕕Time: 9:00am to 5:00pm; competition matches start 10:00am
🏟️Location: Upper Gym at the Athletic Centre, 55 Harbord Street, Toronto, ON.
Cost for competitors: $30 per person, for as many events as you wish.
🍕Lunch is included for all attendees!

All are welcome to join us for dinner and social will follow this event. 🍜Details will follow!

🏆 Competitors, don’t forget — you can still sign up to compete in the following categories:
✅ Kata
✅ Kumite

All athletes (including non-students) affiliated with a university karate club are eligible to compete. Sensei’s, coaches, volunteers, and spectators are also welcome to attend. All competitors must fill out payment and waiver as well, which are linked in our bio. 🔗

02/24/2026

Level up at the 2026 Inter-University Tournament, hosted at the University of Toronto this March 👊🥋

On March 14, all university karate clubs are invited to join us for tournament categories in:
✅ Kata
✅ Kumite

All athletes (including non-students) affiliated with a university karate club are eligible to compete. Sensei’s, coaches, volunteers, and spectators are also welcome to attend.

Date: 14 March 2026
Time: 9:00am to 5:00pm; matches start 10:00am
Location: Upper Gym at the Athletic Centre, 55 Harbord Street, Toronto, ON.
Cost for competitors: $30 per person, for as many events as you wish.
Lunch is included for all attendees!

RSVP via links in our bio ➡️
We have 2 forms:
1️⃣ Google form - for everyone
2️⃣ U of T recreation - payment + waiver (competitors must fill this too)

Join us for a dinner and social after. 🍜Details will follow!

02/02/2026

We had the opportunity to practice 3-step sparring (sambon kumite) on Saturday, starting slow and then ramping up to control movement.

Step 1️⃣: Jab (kizami-zuki)
Step 2️⃣: Reverse punch (gyaku-zuki)
Step 3️⃣: Cut to the side and roundhouse kick (mawashi-geri)

Swipe to see our different members tackle this move ➡️

Stay tuned for our inter-university tournament coming up ⭐️March 14!⭐️

Learn more in our weekly Classes in the Dance Studio, Athletic Centre:
Tuesdays 7-9PM
Fridays 7-9PM
Saturdays 1:30 to 3:30PM

01/29/2026

Jion — meaning “temple sound”— is a kata or choreographed form practice in the Shotokan style. Jion teaches the ability to move quickly and securely between stances:

✅ Front stance (zenkutsu dachi) — the “orthodox” stance that front-loads attacks and defences, making sure you are always moving forward.

✅ Horse stance (Kiba dachi) — a grounded stance that distributes weight evenly, adding extra protection to strong strikes and blocks.  

🌦uoftkarate  one to pay attention to the world around them.

Learn more in our weekly Classes in the Dance Studio, Athletic Centre:

Tuesdays 7-9PM

Fridays 7-9PM

Saturdays 1:30 to 3:30PM