Kids karate classes in Calgary
Our junior program is for children from six to seventeen, and it's led by two senior instructors, one of whom came through the program himself as a boy. Children have their own classes on Tuesday and Friday evenings at our dojo in northeast Calgary, and they can start at any point in the year.
Who teaches the children
Sensei Robert Morgan and Crystal Schatz lead the junior program together. Robert came through this same program himself more than 25 years ago and now holds the rank of 7th dan, while Crystal has trained since 1997 and is ranked 5th dan. Both of them have competed at the ISKF World Shoto Cup.
Behind them is Sensei David Jones, 8th Dan, who opened the dojo in 1985. There are now three generations of members training at the dojo.
What a children’s class looks like
Each class starts with about ten minutes of warming up and stretching. After that the children work on the basics, the stances, punches, blocks and kicks that everything else in karate is built on, and as they move up the belts they learn kata and begin practising with a partner.
Classes open and close with a short formal bow. In Japanese karate that's simply a sign of respect for each other and for the art, and it has no religious meaning at all. We've always found that the focus children build here goes home with them and into school, too.
How old does my child need to be?
Children can start once they're six. That's the club's policy, so we can't take younger children, but there's no need to wait any longer than that if your child is keen to try.
When the children’s classes run
| Day | Time | Class |
|---|---|---|
| TUE | 6:00 PM to 6:50 PM | Children All Levels |
| FRI | 6:00 PM to 6:50 PM | Children Beginner |
| 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM | Children Intermediate | |
| SUN | Closed | |
Children who are just starting out are welcome on Tuesday at 6, which is for all levels, and on Friday at 6, which is just for beginners. Please arrive about fifteen minutes early on the first visit so we can check your child in and introduce them to the dojo.
What it costs
Every new student starts with our $199 offer. It's a one time payment that covers two months of beginner classes and a karate gi, and the first year of ISKF association dues is included as well.
After that, a junior membership is $119 a month for unlimited classes. If a parent or a brother or sister wants to train as well, the family membership covers the whole household.
Come and try a class
New members are always welcome. Register for the $199 new student offer and we’ll see you on the mat.
Start for $199