Welcome to the Bushido Karate Association
The Bushido Karate Association is a Non-Profit Organization that has been offering youth and adult programs to people in the University-Area and southwest communities in Edmonton since 1993.
Our mission is to help you or your child unlock mental and physical talents in order to lead a richer life.
Wado-Kai Karate is not about fighting, but rather, developing the self-confidence to seek peace when anger and conflict seem like the logical course of action. However, should karate technique be required to attain personal defence, we believe that it should be delivered with speed and power, simply but effectively.
Success in the martial arts is about positive attitude and sweat. It is also about training in a balanced program that develops all aspects of fitness – cardio, muscular strength and endurance, balance, power, and flexibility. Our instructors are trained in basic fitness theory and offer a program backed by current thinking from exercise physiology. We have helped scores of people set and achieve personal goals and to live healthy, active lifestyles.
Youth Programs
The Bushido Karate Association has been teaching youth programs in the University area since 1993. Our team of nationally certified instructors are focussed on creating a fun and structured environment to help your child achieve their goals. We are proud that many of our instructors began in our youth program, and their love of martial arts has continued into their professional lives.
Adult Programs
The BKA’s adult program has been running since 1993, under the direction of Sensei James Freeman and Sensei Craig Pettie. The adult program features a combination of traditional karate training with exploration of practical self defence principles, based in the study of the application of Karate. Each of our adult classes also features a 30 minute strength training and conditioning program.
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Latest News
Adult Karate Resumes September 9th, 2022
Registration is now open! All classes are held at Grandview Heights Community Hall 12603 63 Avenue.
Term Dates
Fall 2022 Term: Begins September 9th, 2022, and concludes with our Fall Adult Grading on December 9th, 2022.
Registration for the Fall 2022 term will close on October 15th, 2022, or earlier if classes are filled.
Class Schedule
Tuesday Advanced Classes
Blue Belts and up
7:30PM – 9:00PM
Friday All Ranks Classes
White Belts – Black Belts
6:00PM – 7:30PM
Friday Advanced Classes
Blue Belts and up
7:00PM – 9:00PM
Sunday All Ranks Classes
White Belts – Black Belts
6:00PM – 8:00PM
Stay up to date on class information at: http://www.edmonton-karate.com/classes-and-events/adult-classes/
- Registration for the term gives you unlimited access to all classes appropriate for your rank, for the duration of the term. You can train as often as your schedule allows!
- Uniforms are not required. Members are welcome to train in comfortable workout clothes. If you would like a uniform, they are available to purchase through the club once the term begins.
- Members are reminded to stay home if they feel unwell, until your symptoms resolve.
- For more information on our COVID safety protocols, please visit this link: http://www.edmonton-karate.com/covid-19/
We will not be offering any digital streaming of our adult classes this term. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to seeing you in the dojo!
Registration and Term Fees
We require that all students complete our registration form. This includes our Member Code of Conduct and Harassment Policy, which have been updated for Fall 2022.
Any students who have filled out the form prior to August 14th, 2022 are required to fill it out again.
Complete our on-line registration form here: http://www.edmonton-karate.com/register-online/
Payment for term fees can be completed by eTransfer to sales@edmonton-karate.com.
Equipment
Are you or a family member looking for new gear? The BKA will be accepting orders for new gear online, available at this link: http://www.edmonton-karate.com/members/order-equipment/