Victoria Sh*to-Ryu Satokai Karate

Classes start September 8th for both kids and adults! New members ALWAYS welcome! Come out and try a class-we think you’ll love it!

Over the next few months leading up to the Canadian Black Belt Hall of fame Gala,we would like to induce the inductee’s for 2026.

Akira Sato Sensei
Born in Tokyo, Master Yoshiaki “Akira” Sato immigrated to Vancouver in 1970, transforming an outdoor training club into a 55-year legacy that shaped Canadian martial arts. A 9th Dan master, he served as a prominent instructor, coach, and official for Karate Canada and Karate BC, notably becoming the first Canadian to earn a WKF international judging license.
Beyond producing elite national champions, Master Sato’s global impact includes affiliated dojos across 16 countries and the annual international Sato Cup tournament, established in 1998. Recently recognized as an international pioneer by the Tokyo Budo-kan, he remains a dedicated teacher, community mentor, and philanthropist. His students proudly celebrate his well-deserved induction into the Canadian Hall of Fame.
Born in Tokyo, Master Yoshiaki “Akira” Sato immigrated to Vancouver in 1970, transforming an outdoor training club into a 55-year legacy that shaped Canadian martial arts. A 9th Dan master, he served as a prominent instructor, coach, and official for Karate Canada and Karate BC, notably becoming the first Canadian to earn a WKF international judging license.
Beyond producing elite national champions, Master Sato’s global impact includes affiliated dojos across 16 countries and the annual international Sato Cup tournament, established in 1998. Recently recognized as an international pioneer by the Tokyo Budo-kan, he remains a dedicated teacher, community mentor, and philanthropist. His students proudly celebrate his well-deserved induction into the Canadian Hall of Fame.

Our last kids class before summer break. I'm going to miss these knuckleheads.

Missing quite a few students in this pic but here's a little silliness in class, congrats to those students with new belts! Well done.

Congrats to Ayon! You can't see his new belt in this photo but it's a well deserved orange one. Well done!

Congrats to Pablo! He's been training hard and deserves this shiny new orange belt.

We’re getting close to the 2026 Karate BC Provincial Championships and we still have some great volunteer opportunities available.

Event Dates:
Friday, April 10 (afternoon/evening)
Saturday, April 11 (full day)
Sunday, April 12 (full day)

Thank you to everyone who has already signed up — we’re in a good place, but we still need a final push to fully support the event.

Where We Still Need Support
Friday
    •    Accreditation
    •    Athlete Weigh-In
    •    Event Setup

Saturday
    •    Admissions & Access Control
    •    Food Services / Hospitality
    •    Marshalling (athlete staging)
    •    Medal Presentations
    •    Photography
    •    Equipment Support
    •    General Support (SWAT Team)

Sunday
    •    Admissions & Access Control
    •    Marshalling & Floor Support
    •    Medal Presentations
    •    Scorekeeping
    •    Photography
    •    Food Services
    •    General Support (SWAT Team)

Volunteers are what make this event happen — they’re the backbone of Provincials.
Without that support, it becomes very difficult to run the event at the level our athletes deserve.
Even a couple of hours helps.
If you, your athletes, or family members can help out, we’ll find a role that fits.

Sign up here by visiting our website or clicking the link in our bio.

Thanks again for stepping up — looking forward to a strong weekend.

Annual beach training was a lot of fun, we were hoping for much colder weather with rain or snow but hopefully next year.

Happy New Year! I hope everyone is enjoying the holidays and is looking forward to getting back in the dojo, I know I am!