|
Welcome to the Ohtsuka Amateur Karate Foundation (AKF)
If you are logging onto our site for the first time, Welcome…. Considering a karate club for yourself, your children and/or for a friend please don’t hesitate to contact the club nearest you for more information. The instructors will be happy to help you. The AKF offers classes for all ages of students starting from 5 yrs and up. Women's Self Defense courses are also offered at many of our clubs.
Instructors of the AKF are volunteers. They combine their professional lives with the practice and teaching of karate, instructing programs which blend the ancient study of traditional karate with the modern application of self defense training.
| PRESS RELEASE |
|
Break the Cycle Breaking Event
|
| On Saturday August 29, 2009, the Karate at SAIT Karate Club held its 2nd Annual Break the Cycle fundraiser for Calgary Counselling Centre (www.calgarycounselling.com). The event was a huge success! 16 students and instructors, ranging in age from 14 to over 50, participated with over 100 Boards and 30 Bricks broken during the 2 hour event. |
| This year we raised $14,519.28 for the fight against domestic violence. |
|
I would like to extend a sincere Thank-You to all those who helped us make this event a “smashing” success! Our corporate sponsors included:
· Lite96 - Today's Lite Rock
· Home Depot
o 5125 – 126 Ave SE Location
o 6500 MacLeod Trail SW Location
· North Hill Centre
· Calgary Flyer Force
· Global TV - Calgary
As well, I would like to extend a heartfelt thank-you to all the volunteers who helped make this event come alive. Special mention goes to Trudy Fossey, Martin Olafson, Mairi deLeon, Steve Olson and Kathy VanOyen. As well, a great big thank-you to the participants who trained hard and Broke with gusto!
Next year’s event is scheduled for Saturday August 28, 2010. Mark it in your calendar.
Once again, thank-you to everyone who participated, and especially to those who donated so generously to help us in our fight against domestic violence.
Richard Fossey
President, AKF
|
 |
Women's Self Defense, Calgary
| Calling all Women and Girls! |
| We have our own Women’s Self Defense Class – right here in Calgary! |
| This class is perfect for girls and women who would like to learn how to defend themselves in every day situations, and in those not so ordinary times when you find yourself in an uncomfortable situation! |
| |
| Our Women’s Self Defense class will teach you how to stay out of trouble, how to get out of a situation if you find yourself in trouble, and how to move on after you have been involved in a traumatic situation. |
| |
|
How do you sign up? For more information, check the Women’s Self Defense page.
|
Little Dragons Programs
Contact us to learn more about the Little Dragons programs we are now offering, and will soon be offering, at many of our clubs.
The Little Dragons programs are designed specifically for children aged 5 - 7 years. Through fun activities and games, Little Dragons will learn time tested martial arts concepts such as:
| - |
Team Building and Interaction Skills |
| - |
Co-operation Skills |
| - |
Physical and Mental Awareness |
| - |
Safety |
| - |
And More... |
| |
|
| Check Club locations currently offering Little Dragons Programs: |
|
