Karate is one of the oldest and most effective means of fighting known. Its origin is from China, then to Okinawa and Japan. Karate consists of blocking, shifting, punching, striking and kicking. Although karate can be aggressive, it is taught and practiced by most groups as self-defense.
True karate is a physical art, a technique of self-defense and a sport. One of its advantage is that anyone, irrespective of size, age or sex, can practice the art according to his/her/ own capabilities or in spite of their handicaps.
Why should I choose Burnaby Mountain Karate
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Burnaby Mountain Karate is certified by Karate BC which is the only sanctioned sport governing body of karate in BC. (www.karatebc.org). Karate BC is a member of Karate Canada which is the only karate organization in Canada that is recognized by both the Provincial and Federal governments from coast to coast.
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Burnaby Mountain Karate is certified by the Shito-ryu Satokai International Federation (www.shitoryu.net).
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Burnaby Mountain Karate instructors are certified by the National Coaching Certificate Program which is the recognized national standard for coach training and certification in Canada.
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Burnaby Mountain Karate students have nearby (Vancouver) access to International Master Instructor, Sensei Akira Sato (9th Dan). Akira Sato is one of the first Japanese instructors to arrive from Japan in the late nineteen sixties, and established Shito-ryu in Canada.
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Burnaby Mountain Karate and its members are covered by liability and accident insurance.
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Burnaby Mountain Karate members can practice at most of our affiliated clubs for free.
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Burnaby Mountain Karate instructors have passed a criminal record check.
Burnaby Mountain Karate has many experienced instructors. Led by Chief Instructor, Junya Yamamura.
