Dear Parents and Karateka,

Summer classes will not be held this year as we have decided to take a break; however, we will be back again on the fall October 2024. A Special Thank you to Amy for relaying the message about our schedule changes in the past week. 

For those of you who haven’t updated their grading or monthly fee, please do so by e-transfer and for those who paid for the Summer classes will get their credit by e-transfer.

Yours truly,

Sensei Joe

Hachidan, 8 Dan black belt

Karate classes are cancelled next week. Classes will resume July 9, 2024.

Apologies for the late notice but due to unforeseen circumstances, tonight’s class must be cancelled.

Thanks for everyone’s understanding.

North East Karate Club is hosting a Karate Tournament on June 23, 2024. Please find attached the Tournament Registration Forms. If you are interested in participating, please print, complete and return these forms at your next class. Be aware that full equipment is required including a mouth guard and jocks (if applicable). Please place your order ASAP for any required equipment in order for it to arrive on time. Work on your kata. Be explosive, demonstrate power and don’t forget to kiai! Ensure that you participate in in-class sparring to practice your defensive and offensive strategies. Standard tournament rules will be in play which means that participants will need contact to achieve a point. First person to wins 3 points is declared the winner of the match.

Let me know if you have any questions and good luck!

Sensei Joe

Hachidan

October 12: The Binbrook Little Theatre play is this weekend and they have requested the use of our Dojo. Therefore karate classes this Thursday, October 12th will be cancelled. Please come to Valley Park for make up classes on Saturday at 10:00 to 11:00 am.

Impact of Farmer’s Turkey Roll: Due to the Farmers Turkey Roll every FIRST Tuesday of October, November and December, our classes for that day only will be held from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

I’m sorry for the inconvenience and thank you very much for understanding.
Sensei Joe

Dear Parents and Karateka,

I hope that all is well and everyone had a wonderful summer spending time with friends and family!

We are excited to inform you that Karate classes will resume September 5, 2023 at Binbrook Memorial Hall! Classes will be held every Tuesday and Thursday (not Friday) from 7:00 to 8:00 PM. Feel free to bring friends or relatives so we can introduce martial arts to them and to show off your skills. Tell your kids to tell their friends about karate!

Just a reminder that we will be closed during the week of Binbrook fair (Sept 11 to Sept 15).

Looking forward to see you all there at the opening night!

Sensei Joe Ramirez

Black belt, Hachi dan

Tel. (905) 520-2371

Hi Karateka and Parents,  

Thank you very much for your continued support. We want to remind you that we are closed for the month of August and we will be back again on September 5 in Binbrook Memorial Hall.  Classes are held every Tuesday and Thursday from 7:00 to 8:00 PM and Saturday at Valley Park Community Center starting September 9 from 10:00 to 11:00 AM. Everyone is welcome to bring a friend or relatives for a free trial.

Registration is $40 for the year and $85.00 monthly fee per person.

You can email me or call me at 905-520-2371 / Joe

Sensei Joe Ramirez

Black belt, 7th dan

Tel. (905) 520-2371

Hi karateka,

Just a reminder that karate grading will be held in class on June 15, 2023. Please work on your kata and terminology. All Karateka are required to be in full white uniform.

In the spirit of celebration, we traditionally have a small party after the grading. Please don’t forget to bring snacks to share with everyone and kindly invite your family and friends for the occasion!

Good luck on your grading,

Sensei Joe Ramirez 

Black belt, 7th dan

Tel. (905) 520-2371

Good moring everyone,

We will be closed Saturday, May 20, 2023 for the Victoria Day.

Have a safe and enjoyable Victoria Day weekend!

Sensei Joe