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Canadian Open Martial Arts Championship
We are looking for volunteer scorekeepers and black belt referees. The tournament is open to all levels of martial artists.
Read MoreWord of the Month: Service
As Sensei Cody Diesbourg explains, if it weren’t for service and people paying it forward, we wouldn’t have martial arts today.
Read MoreCommitment in Martial Arts: How It Works and Tips
here are many times in life where you must display a level of commitment. In a relationship, in in college or university, or when working towards achieving important goals.
Read MoreWord of the Month: Perseverance
We think it so important that we made “Perseverance” one of our 12 recurring “Words of the month”.
Read MoreBlack Belt Grading Ceremony
Mark your calendars for our annual Black Belt Grad Ceremony which will take place on Saturday December 9th at 3:00pm. Please join us and invite your family and friends to the Nepean Sportsplex
Read MoreCompassion: How It Can Help You and Others
Compassion is unique in that it can be both a tangible and intangible thing. That means that it can be something you can be demonstrated both physically, and mentally.
Read MoreBlack Belt Red Stripe Test
Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 18th at 3:00 pm for our Black Belt Red Stripe Test.
Read MoreWKC World Championships 2023
Congratulations to all our amazing athletes on a great job representing Canada at the WKC World Championships in Orlando!
Read More4 Home Exercises To Help With Your Karate Skills
Karate training does not have to stop at the dojo doors! Achieving the dream of becoming a black belt takes years of determination, goal-setting, and of course, proper exercise. If you are looking to elevate your karate level, you can work on yourself both inside and outside of the dojo. Here are five easy and effective home exercises to help with your karate skills.
Read MoreAchieving Goals Through Karate: How is it Different?
Much like those classic all-ages toy commercials, goal-setting benefits those aged 1 to 101. Although the goals and the process of achieving them vary with age, the core benefit is the same. Goals are a way of holding one accountable, determining what one wants in life, and keeping one on track.
Read MoreBlack Belt Master Class
Come join us on Saturday, September 30th from 3PM-5:15PM for this very special event. Open for all Douvris Black Belts. Spots are limited!
Read MoreDouvris Around The World Photo Challenge
Send us a photo of you striking your karate pose beside a famous landmark, on the beach, or, well…anywhere! The world is YOUR oyster.
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