Orillia Academy of Karate

Kids' Classes at the Orillia Academy of Karate
Location: St Andrews Presbyterian Church, 99 Peter St N, Orillia, ON L3V 4Z3

Equipment : Please wear comfortable clothing as we train barefoot.

* Socks with anti-slip grips acceptable. Bring a water bottle

MONDAYS

#1 Kids Karate Ages 3-4 with parent/caregiver*

Day: Mondays Time: 4-430 pm Classes:13 Cost: $130

Date: Sept 14,21,28 Oct 5,19,26 Nov 2,9,16,23,30, Dec 7,14

#2 Kids Kinder Karate Ages 5-6

Day: Mondays Time: 430-5 pm Classes:10 Cost: $130

Date: :Sept 14,21,28 Oct 5,19,26 Nov 2,9,16,23,30, Dec 7,14

#3 Kids Karate Ages 7-10

Day: Mondays Time: 5-6 pm Classes:13 Cost: $195

Dates: Sept 14,21,28 Oct 5,19,26 Nov 2,9,16,23,30, Dec 7,14

Equipment : At this level the formal attire for karate is required which is a white karate gi with our crest and handguards. See order form below. Cost is $80

WEDNESDAYS

#4 Kids karate Ages 3-4 with parent/caregiver*

Day: Wednesdays Time: 4-4:30 pm Classes:14 Cost: $140

Dates: Sept 9,16,23,30 Oct 7,14,21,28, Nov 4,11,18, Dec 2,9,16,

no class Nov 25

#5 Kids Karate Ages 5&6

Day: Wednesdays Time: 4:30-5 pm Classes:14 Cost: $140

Dates: Sept 9,16,23,30 Oct 7,14,21,28, Nov 4,11,18 Dec 2,9,16,

no class Nov 25

#6 Kids Karate Ages 7-10

Day: Wednesdays Time: 5-6 pm Classes:14 Cost: $225

Dates:Sept 9,16,23,30 Oct 7,14,21,28, Nov 4,11,18, Dec 2,9,16,

no class Nov 25

Equipment : At this level the formal attire for karate is required which is a white karate gi with our crest and handguards. See order form below. Cost is $80

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Please send the following info with your email

Participant’s name & Age

Class #

Your phone number (cell), name, email

Need to know info (medical/allergies, etc)

Payment via e-transfer [email protected]

2026 Fall Session Schedule

Classes will be held at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 99 Peter St. N, from 6 pm to 8pm on the following dates:
September 9th, 14th, 16th, 21st, 23rd, 28th, 30th.
October 5th, 7th, 14th, 19th, 21st, 28th, 30th. No class October 12th, (Thanksgiving).

Our classes are friendly, non-contact, and focus on teaching traditional karate. Students aged 10 and older are welcome. Parents are encouraged to train alongside younger students.

Our Summer Session begins July 6, 2026, with classes held on Monday evenings from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Couchiching Beach Park. These classes are friendly, non-contact, and focus on teaching traditional karate. Students aged 10 and older are welcome to join, and parents are encouraged to train alongside younger students.

Students must be 10 and up, or 8 and 9 if an adult trains with them.

Please contact Chief Instructor , Gerry Ramsay regarding registration. Payments accepted via e-transfer.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (705)326-8259 (home) or (705) 323-3467 (cell)

On June 14, 2026, students from the Orillia Academy of Karate travelled to Toronto to compete in the annual Toronto Academy of Karate Tournament. The event brought together martial artists from across the region, and the Orillia students delivered an impressive performance, returning home with numerous awards. The students competed in two categories: Kata (patterns) and Kumite (sparring).
Their results are as follows:

White Belts

Cash Ainsworth: 4th in Kata, 3rd in Kumite
Sebastian Hromko: 2nd in Kata, 1st in Kumite
Dhivet Vikram: 4th in Kata

Yellow Belts

Isaac Cuthbertson: 4th in Kata
Austin Hosseini-Ara: 1st in Kata, 4th in Kumite
Addison Lewis: 5th in Kata, 2nd in Kumite
Grayson Cooper: 4th in Kata

Brown Belts

Riley Masnica: 1st in Kata, 1st in Kumite

The Orillia Academy of Karate congratulates all participants for their hard work and dedication. Their achievements reflect the discipline and skill they have developed through their training.

Congratulations again to everyone for your outstanding performances!

The Orillia Academy of Karate is changing its location. As of April 8th, classes will be held at the St. Andrews Presbyterian Church Hall, 99 Peter St. N., Orillia, ON L3V 4Z3.

For more information, visit the website at orilliaacademyofkarate.ca or contact chief instructor Gerry Ramsay at [email protected]; 705-323-3467.

For info about kids' programmes, contact Stacy Theis: [email protected] 705-238-3024

The Orillia Academy of Karate recently had some promotions. Congratulations to Austin Hosseini-Ara , Issac Olimer, , Dexter Campbell and Grayson Cooper on earning their Yellow Belts. They all did a great job and I am very pleased with their testing. Now they will start towards their Green Belts and am sure they will respond to the challenge.

Our Fall session is coming to a close and are starting a new Winter session on January 5th and run until March 30th. Classes are held Monday and Wednesday evenings 6 - 7:30 pm at Rotary Place for 10 years old and up. Family orientated and friendly, but disciplined.

Sign-up is done through Orillia Parks and Recreation Sun Registration. If you have any questions you can call Gerry Ramsay, Chief Instructor at 705-326-8259.

Fall session begins September 8th until December 22nd - No class on October 13th ( Thanksgiving )

6:00 - 7:30 at Rotary Place

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On June 22nd, 2024, the Orillia Academy of Karate participated in the 48th Annual Toronto Academy of Karate Fitness and Health Karate Tournament. With a group 10 students participating

Students took part in Kata ( forms ) and Kumite ( sparring ).The Orillia Dojo brought home 12 awards. The white belts were excellent in their very first tournament.

White Belts Audrey MacDonnell, Maximus ImBeau, Nathan Brilhante and Isaac Cuthbertson all showed well and should be proud of their results. They showed great spirit and improvement.

White Belt - Isaac Cuthbertson - 3rd in Kumite

Green Belt - Michelle McLean - 2nd in Kata and 3rd in Kumite

Blue Belt - Logan Feltham - 1st in Kata and 2nd in Kumite

Brown Belt - Riley Masnica - 1st in Kata and 3rd in Kumite

Black Belt - Stacie Theis - 2nd in Kata

Black Belt - Jack Shell - 3rd in Kata and 2nd in Kumite

Black Belt - Gerry Ramsay - 1st in Kata and 3rd in Kumite

Toronto Academy of Karate 50th Annual Tournament, June 24, 2023

Toronto Academy of Karate 50th Annual Tournament Results:

The Orillia Academy of Karate traveled to Scarborough on June 24 2023 for the 50th Karate Tournament of the Toronto Academy. We had 14 students participating and came home with 26 awards, competing in Kata (patterns) and Kumite (sparring).

White Belt
Michelle McLean - 1st place kata
Stella Wright - tied for 2nd kata and 1st place kumite

Yellow Belt
Mason Codlin - 1st place kata and 1st place kumite
Joshua Olimer - 2nd place kata and 4th place kumite
Miroslav Stransky - 3rd place kumite

Green Belt
Kaylee Bourne - 1st place kata and 3rd place kumite
Logan Felthem - 2nd place kata and 1st place kumite

Blue Belt
David Rehm - 4th place kata and 3rd place kumite

Purple Belt
Riley Masnica - 1st place kata and 1st place kumite
Carl-Douglas Kingsbury - 2nd place kata and 3rd place kumite

Brown Belt
Kyra Felgner - 1st place kata and 1st place kumite
Tony Grimaldi - 2nd place kata and 2nd place kumite

Black Belt
Theresa Felgner - 2nd place kata and 3rd place kumite
Jack Shell - 4th place kata and 4th place kumite

Congratulations to all my students for their great showing at the tournament and for their hard work in every class. Keep up the good work and train hard.

Chief Instructor of The Orillia Academy of Karate (orilliaacademyofkarate.ca),
Gerry Ramsay