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Douvris Pink Army
Grab a pink belot with a donation of $20+ and wear it to class, October 1 -31, 2025
Read MoreWKC World Championships
From October 25 to 31 in Niagara Falls, USA, are taking place later this month.
Read MoreCourage & Mindfulness Working in Harmony
Courage, mindfulness, and karate are deeply intertwined. All three cultivate the inner strength to confront challenges with clarity and composure. Read our newest article and learn how they work together.
Read MoreWord of the Month: Courage
Courage, Aristotle said, is the most important virtue because it guarantees the others…
Read MoreWord of the Month: Focus
A key benefit of karate is the way it helps children improve their focus. Learning new techniques, mastering complicated fight sequences and sparring in a ring all require children to pay attention and keep paying attention, in a way they find really fun and rewarding. It’s a classic win-win situation.
Read MoreWKC Pan American/Canadian Open Championship
Douvris is proud to host the WKC Pan American/Canadian Open Championship on August 8th and 9th at the Palais des Congres in Gatineau, QC.
Read MoreHelp Jacob Become Youth Athlete of the Year!
Jacob Azzi is a member of ours who has been nominated for Youth Athlete of the Year!
Jacob is on Team Canada and sponsored by Team Douvris. He is an International martial artist who has championed on National and world stages. He is humble, fierce, and unstoppable.
Read MoreWinning, Losing & the Value of Honest Self-Awareness
We hear a lot of discussion today among our Karate parents about how schools and sports teams today are creating an “everybody wins” culture.
Read MoreMaster Class: Strength and Nutrition
Saturday, September 6th, from 3 – 5 pm: Strength and nutrition Master Class.
Read MoreStriking Master Class with Sensei Patrick
Saturday, August 16th, from 3 – 5 pm: Striking Master Class with Sensei Patrick for all Douvris Black belts 13+.
Read MoreWord of the Month: Honesty
You are only ever as good as your word, and that’s why honesty is a critical part of our character development program.
Read MoreMasterClass Training
Join us for one of our 3 MasterClass Training sessions starting this summer.
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