Valley Shidokan JKA Karate Do

OSS!
SUPER PROUD of our members who represented our dojo at the Kelowna cup this past weekend!
Great job you guys!
MEDALS are not the main goal in traditional karate tournaments. Bettering ourselves, camaraderie, learning new things to work on, and so much more are vital to competition days… But it’s always nice to punctuate that learning experience with the hardware! 😊
20 medals for 9 competitors?! Wow!!
Great job!

Very proud of our students Nora Ryan and Jacob performing kata for their schools’ talent expose

JKA BC Sessions weekend, May 30 and 31st
Friday May 30th B&B!
Saturday May 31st all levels session!

OSS!
What an AMAZING weekend we just had at valley Shidokan.
“Competitors edge development class on Friday went super well….and Saturday! WOW! We had so much fun and learning with the dojo tournament and training! And great camaraderie and enjoyment with the finale pizza party!
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DON’T FORGET, Valley Shidokan members and fans!….
We not only offer the highest level of martial arts training in Canada,through JKA Karate, but also offer LOTS of other avenues to get healthier, stronger, fitter than you’ve ever hoped!
We’ve helped countless people from elite international athletes, to young up and coming athletes to older or first timers to fitness athletes and more! Whoever and at whatever level our athletes want to attain…WE CAN HELP YOU GET THERE!
*****SUPERFIT classes- an elite and unique class using barbells,dumbbells, kettlebells, med balls, and TONS of fun fitness equipment to reach MAXIMUM fitness level!!
****KHIIT- developed by Sensei Sharp in the 1990s, re-imagined into an AMAZING, EXCITING, FUN class based on stress relief and fitness development through punching kicking bags and focus pads, along with an wide variety of bodyweight and fitness “toys”!
*****Karate private lessons- catapults your karate skills forwards!
*****Personal training- whether you want to excel in your chosen sport, improve your karate skill, or simply lose weight, get fitter, get stronger, gain muscle or whatever your physical goals may be, PT will be a huge step towards reaching your maximum potential

BELOW PICS- international competitors in several sports!
*Personal training for Karate, hockey, track and field, dance, baseball, competitive rowing, swimming, STRONGMAN, and more!
*pics of our KHIIT and SUPERFIT programs
*pics of recent national team training for our BC team members
*Karate pics
…..and more!

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I was so disappointed not to be able to attend the KELOWNA CUP tournament this year.
However,WOW!… did our students represent our dojo soooooo well, in my stead!
THANK YOU to our competitors!
Amanda Homme -DOUBLE SILVERS
Bjorn Thoma - DOUBLE GOLD
Vian Thoma - GOLD, SILVER
Ben Krakower- DOUBLE GOLD
Josh Homme-DOUBLE SILVER
Logan causton- GOLD, SILVER
And
Rachel Homme- DOUBLE GOLD!
WOW! Unreal!
Thank you to each and everyone of you for representing our dojo so well.
Congratulations!

Christmas Eve! What an AMAZING morning with our Dojo members and fitness peeps!

Karate kristmas! Portion of our morning
70 minutes of pure karate fun and sweat!
Thanks peeps! OSS!

KYU exam December 14th
Here’s a couple of important points to consider when deciding to take exam

*****Did you know?!….😮😬
(NOT to deter anyone from grading! 😳😳…just a few details to assist in the most successful exam possible)
* Students must have clear duotang with past gradings, JKA passport (if applicable) and fees paid prior to exam
* students grading for blue belt or higher must have a bunkai prepared
* A private lesson (or more) is recommended when preparing for 5th kyu and above.
* Students must have trained a minimum of 12 classes in the month prior to exam when attempting 6th Kyu or higher. And must have 35 classes minimum between belt of 9-6kyu, and minimum of 45+ classes for 5-3
* Kata is generally considered the toughest part of the exam process, due to the number of aspects required for kata….memorization, basics within the kata, timing, rhythm, speed, power, contraction expansion, counts, kiai points, terminology, bunkai, performance…to name a few. So kata skills is an excellent base on making decision whether it’s “time to grade” or not. 😬
*****Moving forwards in rank is a very exciting and fulfilling aspect of Karate. However, should not be entered into lightly. JKA Karate holds the highest standard for examination process and result. So, although a challenge to pass the JKA standard for ranks, members can be confident their rank is of the highest quality, and is accredited around the world.
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