Teen & Adult Karate (11 + years old)

Tō-kon Dojo (The school with a ‘Fighting Spirit’) was established in 2001 by Sensei George Manoli, Black belt 5th Dan in Kenkokan Karate-do, 6th Dan in Koshiki Karate-do and presently working towards his Black belt in Judo. Mr. Manoli is a police officer and has been actively involved in martial arts since 1973. He has successfully represented Canada at three world Koshiki (safety contact) Karate championships reaching the winner’s podium at all three events (Japan, Venezuela and Australia).

Our Beaconsfield club specializes in two distinctive Martial arts systems. The stand-up portion is dedicated to the Shorinjiryu Kenkokan Karate-do and Koshiki fighting systems using protective body and head gear for a safe, realistic fighting approach. The ground fighting portion of our training (Jiu-Jitsu) is dedicated to the Gracie Combative approach as well as a mixture of Judo and submission wrestling. We train both Gi and no-gi ground fighting.

At our Tō-kon Dojo , you will begin as a ‘white belt.’ Session by session you will learn sets of kicks and punches and Jiu-Jitsuu grappling moves designed to enhance body tone and provide self-defense knowledge. Additionally, class exercises will help you improve speed, precision and agility improving your cardio-vascular system developing self confidence and mental discipline. Month by month, you will progress, be tested and move onto new skills. Your steadily higher rank and Karate proficiency will be reflected by the color of the belt you will wear.

As important as the physical motions taught are the mental attitudes we stress, emphasizing respect for oneself, teacher and fellow students. Classes are scaled to individual needs, with ample personal instruction and encouragement. No student is over-exerted or under-challenged.

On a yearly basis, our club organizes:

• Karate winter and summer training camps
• Japanese weaponry classes,
• Hands-on women’s self-defense courses and workshops
• Children’s street-proofing courses and workshops
• Anti-bullying courses and workshops
• In-house fighting tournaments every three (3) months.

Other things you should know:

• You can try two (2) free classes and then decide if this is for you or not.
• No Karate or Judo uniform is initially required. Just wear loose comfortable clothing to start off.
• You can join at any time; we offer a continuous Karate & Jiu-Jitsu program for all skill levels.
• Parents can train alongside their teenagers (10+).
• Classes are taught in both French and English.
• Plenty of parking available and we have over 1600 square feet of training space
• Sensei Manoli and his dedicated Black Belt instructors are available for giving classes in schools as a lunch time or after school activity.
• Private, ONE-on-ONE training sessions in your home can also be arranged at your convenience.

Beaconsfield Karate & Grappling Club

Teen and adult Karate classes are offered at the city of Beaconsfield recreation centre (1974 City Lane, Beaconsfield H9W 4A7). Class schedule is listed below.