Self Defense Workshop on March 27, 2015

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These 1 hour FREE workshop provides common sense and practical information regarding self defense.  Learn physical techniques for defending potentially violent encounters. Participants will also practice basic self-defense skills to help ward off an attack. The workshop is being offered to family and friends of current students.  It is interactive and fun while open to both women and men for no cost to you.  Canned goods will be accepted as donations to the local food bank.

Self-defense Workshops are scheduled on:
  • Friday, March 27th, 8:30 to 9:30 pm at Studio D in Stoney Creek
  • Tuesday, March 31st at 6:30 to 7:30 pm at Binbrook Memorial Hall
Those who are interested in participating should wear comfortable clothing such as jogging pants and a t-shirt.
Please confirm if you are coming by emailing jrskarateclub@yahoo.ca or with Lou at your next class for head count purposes.

Schedule Updates

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Hi Everyone,

Please find below a list of the schedule updates for the Winter 2015 Season.

Schedule Changes (No  classes):

  • February 16, 2015 – Family Day
  • February 20, 2015 – PA Day at Janet Lee*
  • March 16 – 20, 2015 – March Break
  • March 27, 2015 – PA Day at Janet Lee*
  • April 3, 2015 (Holiday)

*NOTE:  On Janet Lee PA days there will be combined Janet Lee/Studio D classes held at 6:30 – 8:30 at Studio D.  Studio D 8:30 – 9:30PM classes are cancelled on Janet Lee PA days.

Classes that are missed for any reason including PA Days, holidays or weather conditions may be made up at any other class location during the same week.

Class schedules are subject to change.  Please visit here for the latest information.

Holiday Schedule 2014

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From our family to yours, J.R.’s Karate Club wishes you a joyous holiday season and health, joy, and peace throughout the New Year!

holidayJ.R.’s Karate Club will be on holidays from December 22, 2014 to January 5, 2015.  No classes will be held during this time.  Classes will resume January 6, 2015.

Please be reminded that the Sherwood Park location will be retired as of December 19, 2014.  Sherwood Park classes will resume at our new Arvin Avenue location with updated schedule times.  Click here to see the Winter Class Schedule.

2014 Year End Grading Schedule

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Binbrook students will be graded on December 9, 2014 at the regular scheduled class.

Sherwood Park Monday and Wednesday students will be graded on December 10, 2014 at the regular scheduled class.

Valley Park and Janet Lee students will be graded on December 11, 2014 at Valley Park at 6:45 PM.

Sherwood Park Friday Advanced class students will be graded on December 13, 2014 at Sherwood Park at 10:00 AM.

Dance and Karate Demonstration at 515 Arvin Ave Location December 12, 2014

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J.R.’s Karate Club together with Lois Laxton Dance Studio would like to invite you, your friends and your family to a free Karate and Dance demonstration at the new Arvin Avenue dojo location.   The demonstration will consist of students from J.R.’s Karate Club providing a karate demonstration to the the Laxton Dance students and the Laxton Dance students providing a dance demonstration to the karate students.  The purpose of this demonstration is to encourage physical activity and all students will participate in both demonstrations. There is no charge for this event.
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This  demonstration will be held on
Friday, December 12, 2014 between 7:00 – 9:00 PM.
 
Students from all club locations are asked to attend in full uniform and parents are welcomed too.  Students please complete the form below, call (905) 387-2895 or email jrskarateclub@yahoo.ca and let us know if you can participate.
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Sherwood Park Dojo is Moving!

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Starting January 2015, J.R.’s Karate Club Sherwood Park Dojo has a new home!

Sherwood Park Dojo classes are moving to:

515 Arvin Avenue, Studio D

Stoney Creek, ON L8E 2N1

The last class at Sherwood Park Dojo will be held on December 19, 2014.

Arvin Avenue classes (formerly Sherwood Park classes) will begin at the new location on January 6, 2015 @ 6:30 – 7:30 PM.

Arvin Avenue 2015 Class Schedule:
Monday night is 5:00 to 6:00 pm
Wednesday is    6:30 to 7:30 pm
Friday Advance  8:30 to 9:30 pm

All other class locations and schedule remain unchanged.

J.R.’s Karate Club will be on holidays from December 22, 2014 to January 5, 2015.  No classes will be held during this time.  Classes resume January 6, 2015.

Reminder: Fall Inter-Club Karate Tournament – November 29, 2014

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Friendly reminder that the Inter-Club Tournament is tomrrow.

Location: Sherwood Park Dojo (Stoney Creek)

Tournament Fees:

  • Registration: $35.00 (must be in by November 21, 2014)
  • Spectator entry: $5.00 each

Doors open at 9:00 AM. Competition starts at 10:00 AM.

Mandatory equipment includes head protection, hand protection, mouth guard and jock.

Download the Registration Form here.

A friendly reminder that participation in the open tournament is one of the requirements for grading.

Please contact Sensei Joe if you have any questions at jrskarateclub@yahoo.ca.

PA Day at Janet Lee School on November 21, 2014

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Hi Everyone,

The school board has made a change to our schedule.  There will be no class at Janet Lee School due to a scheduled PA Day on November 21, 2014.  There is a class at Sherwood Park Dojo that night from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.  Everyone is welcomed to join.

Regularly scheduled classes will be in full operation tomorrow as per usual.  

Classes that are missed due to PA Days or weather conditions may be made up at any other class location.  See the class schedule for class times and location.