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10 Karate Terms

10 Karate Terms That You Need to Know

October 13, 2022

Stemming from a world steeped with deep history and traditions, karate comes with a wealth of lingo. From movements to numbers and all in between, there’s a name for that. How many can you list? Here are 10 karate terms that every student should add to their mental martial arts dictionary.

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October 1, 2022

In support of Breast Cancer Awareness for the month of October all Douvris locations will be selling headbands. Students are welcome to wear them both in class and outside of the dojo for a donation of $20!

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Team Douvris Photoshoot Fundraiser

Team Douvris Photoshoot Fundraiser

October 1, 2022

We are having a photo shoot on Saturday, October 22nd at the Bank St location from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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Get Fit with Sensei Nick for FREE

October 1, 2022

25-Minute Core, Shoulders and Hips Workout for Strength and Mobility

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After-School Programs at Douvris Martial Arts in Ottawa

September 14, 2022

School is in session and routine is back. With all of the after-school programs to choose from, it’s important to ask yourself a few big questions!

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Get Fit with Sensei Nick

September 1, 2022

This workout will be a 30/35 minute bodyweight workout focusing on building strength and mobility in our hips, lower back, obliques and abs.

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5 Ways How Karate Can Impact Academic Success

5 Ways How Karate Can Impact Academic Success

August 15, 2022

Karate has the astounding ability to inflect lifelong skills, mindsets, and keys to success. All of which, help students grow in the dojo.

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Thoughts of a Karate Mom

Thoughts from a Karate Mom

August 9, 2022

A call came in recently to the dojo. A lovely and kind elderly gentleman was moving from his family home and, in packing, found boxes of karate trophies stored in the basement.

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Summer Fight Camp

Summer Fight Camp

July 27, 2022

Join Robbie Lavoie for one of his 2 sumemr fight camp sessions this summer!

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3 Ways That Martial Arts Can Help Improve Social Skills

July 13, 2022

Blossomed young, and worked on for life- that’s social skills. Although a skill that is carried on throughout life, it oftentimes stems from who one was in their younger years…

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Inclusivity at Douvris

Inclusivity at Douvris Martial Arts

June 13, 2022

Inclusivity refers to the acceptance of those around you for who they are as a person. Inclusivity can relate to how one looks or dresses, what or who one likes, one’s flaws or feats, and more.

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Calling All Black Belts!

June 1, 2022

We are currently looking to hire a few qualified black belts to teach some classes part-time or to open their own Dojo.

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