Yamato Karate Academy

Traditional shotokan style karate, and a proud member of the Japan Karate Association Sakukawa's most significant student was Matsumura Sokon.

Shotokan's ancestor martial arts came to Okinawa from China around the mid-fourteenth century. In 1609 the Japanese gained control of the island and banned the Okinawans from having weapons. This ban contributed to the further development of unarmed combat in Okinawa. Sakukawa KangaIn 1806, Sakukawa Kanga, who had studied fighting in China, began teaching martial arts to Okinawans. Matsumura Sokon

Matsumura taught his art to Itosu Anko among others. In 1901 Itosu helped to get karate introduced into Okinawa's public schools. The forms he created are common across nearly all styles of karate. Itosu is sometimes referred to as "the Grandfather of Modern Karate.". His students became some of the most well known karate masters, including Gichin Funakoshi. Itosu AnkoGichin Funakoshi, founder of Shotokan karate, is generally credited with having introduced and popularized karate on the main islands of Japan. Gichin FunakoshiThe style name Shotokan was given to Funakoshi's karate by his own students. Shoto was Funakoshi's pen name as a writer, meaning 'pine waves' and Kan means 'school'. So the students who trained at Funakoshi's 'school' were known as the Shotokan. Funakoshi was invited to Japan in 1922 to give a Karate demonstration at the First National Athletic Exhibition in Tokyo. This event was organized by the Ministry of Education. Thanks to his efforts Karate became part of the regular school program in Japan. Funakoshi taught his art form to many students in Japan assuring the continuing spread of Karate throughout Japan, and also throughout the rest of the world. As a result of Master Funakoshi's leadership, the JKA is presently one of the largest Karate organizations in the world. The current JKA masters, students of Master Funakoshi, are some of the most respected Karate practitioners in the world, known for their technical genius. The main purpose of the JKA has little to do with physical technique than with actual personal development. This is revealed by Shotokan's motto: "The ultimate aim of the Art of Karate lies not in victory or defeat, but in the perfection of the character of the individual".

07/20/2026

The Journey Continues... 🥋📜

Rank is a measure of dedication, resilience, and heart. Today, we celebrate a huge milestone as three of our own officially receive their JKA certificates!

Join us in congratulating:
Paisley, now officially Shodan!
Ani, now officially Nidan!
Patrick, now officially Nidan!

Achieving these ranks within the JKA is a true testament to relentless effort and passion for the art. Paisley, Ani, and Patrick—thank you for inspiring everyone around you and proving what’s possible with commitment.
The dojo family is beyond proud of you all!
Oss! 🥋🔥

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07/20/2026

Huge congratulations to Lila and Arthur on passing their JKA Shodan black belt exam! Your dedication, discipline, and hard work have truly paid off. The entire Yamato Karate Academy family is so proud of this amazing achievement! 🥋 Oss!

06/23/2026

Another incredible summer camp in the books! 🥋☀️ Huge thanks to AKJKAQ for organizing such a fantastic event.

This year, we were incredibly honored to train under special guest instructor Koji Chubachi Sensei (6th Dan, JKA World Kumite Champion). The energy and knowledge he brought to the mat were unmatched! 🔥🔥🔥

The hard work didn’t stop at training, either. Our dojo had 5 dedicated members challenge their dan exams this weekend—and they crushed it! 🎉
Please join us in congratulating our newest black belts:
2 New Shodans (1st Dan)
3 New Nidans (2nd Dan)
Your dedication, sweat, and spirit have paid off. Oss! 👏

05/20/2026

05/19/2026

🥋 What an incredible weekend at the 11th JKA Canadian Nationals! 🇨🇦

With a record-breaking 235 competitors, this year’s tournament was the biggest one yet! Our dojo sent an amazing squad of 14 athletes to compete, and they absolutely crushed it.

We are coming home with an outstanding 26 medals! 🥇🥈🥉

Huge congratulations to all of our competitors for their hard work, dedication, and sportsmanship. You represented our dojo with pride! Thank you to the Sensei's, sempai, parents, and supporters who made it all possible.

04/21/2026

Kata snap shots

04/21/2026

Huge Congratulations to our Team! 🏆

We are incredibly proud of every student who stepped onto the mat at this year’s AKJKAQ Provincial Tournament. Beyond the medals, we saw amazing growth, sharp focus, and the true spirit of karate in every performance.

Hard work pays off—our dojo officially took 3rd Place Overall! Thank you to the instructors, parents, and students for making this weekend a success. Onward and upward! 🥋✨

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04/03/2026

Work hard, play hard! Enjoying some quality time with the crew after an intense class at the dojo. 🥋🍗

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Téléphone

5144429124

Site Web

http://www.yamatokarateacademy.com/

Adresse

60 Rue Street Pierre
Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC
H9X4C4

Heures d'ouverture

Mardi	6:30pm - 7:30pm
Jeudi	6:30pm - 8pm
Vendredi	5:30pm - 6:30pm