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Word of the Month: Responsibility
One of the important aspects of our character development program at Douvris Martial Arts is that it not only teaches students how to become responsible…
Read MoresMILES for Amanda
A KKC Heroes Circle volunteer, Sensei Alexander and the Ottawa faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa are organizing a 5 km Fundraiser run this year for the sMiles for Amanda.
Read MoreBecome A Martial Arts Therapist
Kids Kicking Cancer are looking for new Senseis to join them and teach the kids in the Heroes Circle program to breathe in the light and breathe out the darkness.
Read MorePrivate Training with Patrick Gourde!!
Take your martial arts training to the next level with private Lessons from Patrick Gourde!
Read MoreTeaching Humility Through Karate: The Importance and Benefits
Having a sense of humbleness often too comes with a sense of self-awareness of one’s capabilities. What is meant by that, is an understanding and acceptance of our strengths and limitations.
Read MoreWord of the Month: Humility
Some concepts are easy to explain with words. Humility isn’t really one of them. We can talk about it – and we do, as part of our character development program – but in order to help people understand humility, we have to make sure they can experience it.
Read MoreExploring Respect & its Connection to Mindfulness
Discover the link between karate and mindfulness, and why incorporating mindfulness and respect is a fundamental part of our karate programs.
Read MoreWord of the Month: Respect
Respect is one of the words most often associated with karate, and for a good reason. We care about it a great deal.
Read MoreWord of the Month: Service
As Sensei Cody Diesbourg explains, if it weren’t for service and people paying it forward, we wouldn’t have martial arts today.
Read MoreThoughts from a Karate Mom: The Journey is the Reward
“I’m glad I didn’t quit” is a profound observation.
It requires reflection not only on where you are now but on how far you’ve come, and the challenges met along the way.
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