Saint Mary's Unversity Shotokan Karate Club

March 15, 2020

Under the recommendations of Sport Nova Scotia, Karate Nova Scotia and the support of the Athletics Department of Saint Mary’s University, we will be cancelling karate classes effective immediately until further notice due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.

Although we may not be able to train together, this does not mean we can not practice and train at home. Feel free to post your best at home “karate training selfie photo” to the clubs facebook group.

A notice will be posted when classes are ready to resume. Thank you for your understanding!

The Saint Mary’s University Shotokan Karate Club of Halifax specializes in teaching Shotokan Karate. We are a non-profit club that supports members who wish to pursue karate for traditional training and fitness, but also those who would like to excel in karate as a competitive sport.

We have been a part of the Saint Mary's University campus community for over 15 years and have classes taught by volunteer, black belt instructors for both beginner and advanced level karate students. With karate making it's debut at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan it's an exciting time to be a part of the karate community whether you enjoy karate for its traditional roots or for sport.

If you're looking to start karate for the first time and are searching for a club, read our article on Finding A Good Dojo.

Benefits of joining the SMU club include the opportunity to:

• Participate in Karate Nova Scotia sanctioned tournaments,
• Join the government recognized and supported National Coaches Certification Program (NCCP),
• Participate in Karate Nova Scotia events, clinics and seminars,
• Join certification programs for those who wish to become judges and tournament officials,
• Try out for the Karate Nova Scotia provincial team,
• Participate in clinics with other like minded Shotokan karate organizations,
• Participate in classes with guest instructors.
• Participate in Karate Canada sanctioned events across Canada.

Karate instruction includes learning basic techniques (punches, blocks, kicks, strikes), kata (forms), sparring and physical self defense applications. If you would like to learn more check out our "About Karate" page.

Dojo Location
Community Room
Homburg Centre for Health & Wellness
Saint Marys University
920 Tower Road, Halifax

The Saint Mary's University Karate club dojo (Community room, Homburg Centre).
If you're looking for a dojo you want to see a nice, clean floor in good condition.