Northern Karate Schools High Park

September is always an exciting time, filled with promise, new beginnings, and change.

One bittersweet change this year is that one of our instructors will be heading out of town to university.

I first met Izzy when she joined NKS’ lunch-time school program over a decade ago. In the following years I have been able to see her grow from a shy white belt into a confident black belt, a caring teacher and most importantly, an awesome person.

The dojo will miss her quiet enthusiasm and welcoming spirit.

We look forward to seeing her again soon and hearing about her experiences.

Good luck Izzy!

“Strength doesn’t come from what you think you can do. It comes from overcoming the things you once thought you couldn’t”
- Rikki Rogers

“It’s July and I have hope in who I am becoming.”

Charlotte Eriksson

In our quest to achieve our personal best as a dojo, we hope to inspire younger students to not only become better karateka, but better people.

Gold stars are a small recognition for doing good in our community and adding positivity to our world.

Congratulations to all!

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In the dojo as in life.

Great achievements are built upon strong foundations.

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Training together in martial arts can create lifelong friendships.
In the case of siblings, it can strengthen an already deep connection.

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“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try one more time.” — Thomas A. Edison

Another step forward along the path. Congratulations to all students who achieved their next rank.

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