Located on the beautiful campus of Saint Mary's University (SMU) in south end Halifax, the Saint Mary’s Shotokan Karate Club specializes in teaching Shotokan Karate. We 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. The SMU club is affiliated with Karate Nova Scotia, East Coast Shotokan, and Karate Canada.

Winter Term Starts January 13, 2026
View our Class Information page for schedule, times and other details


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Class Information

Class schedule, starts dates and fees.

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Beginner student kicking a punching bag.

Beginners and New Members

If you are new to karate and want to try it out, or are from a style other than Sotokan, please check out our beginner page.

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Dojo Location and Contact

Send us an email if you have any questions or comments.

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Karate students practicing at Point Pleasant Park

Finding a Good Dojo

Finding a good dojo is important. Check out these tips and tricks to help find the club that's right for you.

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Karate Terminology

Karate classes are often taught with a combination of English and Japanese terms. Check out this list of the most common Japanese karate terms you will hear in the dojo.

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What is Karate

What exactly is karate and is it right for you?

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