Last Updated: September 07 2025 17:21:47

• Established in January 2000 by Sensei Ken Larkman.
• Classes six days a week including daytime.
• Sensei Ken Larkman teaches 99% if classes.
• Instruction in Ryukyu Kyuryo Shōrin-ryū.
• Instruction in , the original karate.
• Instruction in Okinawan weapons.
• Classical karate school in the Okinawan style
  • Month-to-month tuition. Max commitment 30 days.
  • No contracts. No sign-up fees. No hidden fees.
  • We don't sell karate. We teach it. Money doesn't rule.
  • There are no sales people or "program managers".
  • Our chief instructor has 48+ years experience.
  • Chief instructor teaching karate since 1988.
  • Chief instructor teaches most classes.
  • The dojo is operated by the instructor for students.
  • Assistant instructrors have 60+ years combined.
  • Senior students assist in the teaching.
  • We emphasize individual progression.
• Kids & youths Ages 4 to 17
  • Combined Shōrin-ryū + WKF for kids and youths.
  • Long time practice disciplines & focuses the mind.
  • Develops socialization and communication skills.
  • Promotes important developmental priorities.
  • Improves reflexes and overall co-ordination.
  • Is recommended by experts for ADHD etc.
  • Teaches leadership and responsibility.
  • Emphasizes peer teaching & cooperation.
  • Teaches physiology & physics.
• Adults & seniors Age 18+
  • Shōrin-ryū is ideal for all ages and abilities.
  • Consistant practice reduces stress & fatigue.
  • Back pain is reduced through muscular development.
  • Training is on the knees and improves physicality.
  • Promotes health and wellness.
  • Emphasis on practical self defense.
  • Make friends training karate.
• Karate athletes & tournament team
  • Olympic style tournament team
  • Member of Karate Alberta / Karate Canada.
  • Instruction/coaching in WKF karate.
  • NCCP-trained coaches.
  • Elite athlete coaching available.
• Join any time! Try a free class!

Shōrin-ryū

MAKING CANADIANS STRONG!