The 2024/2025 High River Karate Club season starts September 9th, 2024 at the High River Fitness location at 143 8 Ave SE, High River, AB.
Classes run from 7-8:30PM, Monday and Thursday nights each week (excluding some holidays) and are open to everyone ages 8 years and older.
Fees are $60 per month for all ages. Kidsport is an option for anyone needing assistance with fees. Prospective members are welcome to come try out their first one to two classes free of charge.
Please contact Sensei Robert for more information.
We look forward to welcoming new and returning members!
It was our final class of the 2023/2024 season this past Thursday, May 30th, and we are now on a well-deserved break from training for the summer.
Our tentative return to training date is Monday, September 9th, 2024; however, check back with us closer to September as we finalize the first class of our 2024/2025 season.
Congratulations to our 2 new Yellow belts, Jack and Stratton, and our 3 new Orange belts, Jaden, Mark, and Scarlet! It’s always great to see how far everyone has progressed when it’s time to complete grading for the next level – you all did amazing!
To every one of our students, your hard work and dedication this year show in improvements in so many ways. Keep training and we look forward to seeing you again in September!
Congratulations to our three brand new Green belt! Ivy, Trey, and Zack all successfully completed their Green belt grading this week during our class on Monday night – well done everyone!
Our final training session of the season will be this Thursday, May 29th, 2024 as we take a well-deserved summer break.
Look out for another post following our last class and an update over the summer for timing on when our first class back in September will be!
*UPDATED With April 14 Seiwa Kai Tournament Photos*
On April 4th, the following karate ka students successfully graded for their next belt level!
Zack – Green Belt
Alexis – Brown Belt
Ryan – Brown Belt (Vulcan Tekka Club)
Congratulations to all of you for your successful testing and hard work!
Congratulations to everyone who participated in the Seiwa Kai Karate Invitational Kata tournament last weekend! Everyone did really well competing against a large number of students (80+) from 4 different dojos and 2 different karate styles! More photos have been added below! Congratulations to Mark, who took home first place in his division, as well as the tournament championship trophy this year!
Location: WEST ISLAND COLLEGE CALGARY – 7410 Blackfoot Trail S.E., Calgary AB
Date: Sunday, April 28th. 2024
Start Time: 9AM
Students who have confirmed with Sensei Robert that they are coming to the tournament have been registered already. Bring your fees to class ASAP.
The order of events (kata / kumite) will not be finalized until the day of the tournament. Please bring lots of snacks, lunch and water – there may not be time to leave the venue until your events are finished!
Competitors who are competing in Kumite (sparring), bring BOTH sets of pads (red and blue) as well as mouth guard and groin protector.
The High River Karate Club will be hosting our annual invitational Kata tournament in conjunction with the Vulcan Tekka Karate Club this upcoming SUNDAY, March 17th 2024 at the Air Cadets hanger at the High River Regional Airport south of High River.
Details to be confirmed closer to March – watch this page for updates. The tournament will feature students from both the High River and Vulcan Tekka Karate clubs performing kata demonstrations. No sparring.
This tournament is a great opportunity for family and friends to come out and see what our students have been working on, so please plan to attend!
ALSO NOTE: NO CLASS MONDAY FEB 19th, 2024 FOR THE FAMILY DAY HOLIDAY. We will resume training on Thursday, February 22nd.
Congratulations to our new orange and yellow belts!
During the final class of our 2022/2023 training season, 5 students were graded to the next belt level.
Thank you to Zach, Trey, Ivy and Nathan for your hard work and perseverance in getting your Orange belts! And well done Gabby for achieving your Yellow belt!
You all worked so hard this year to get to where you are now, and we look forward to seeing you progress when we come back this fall!
Fall 2023 training resumes Monday, September 11th, 2023 at 7PM at the High River Fitness location.
Congratulations to all participants at the Seiwa Kai Invitational Kata tournament in Calgary on April 2, 2023!
Students from the High River and Vulcan Tekka Karate Clubs participated in the tournament, which saw approximately 70 competitors gather at the Guardian Angel school in Calgary.
The event was a great learning experience for those who were able to attend – an opportunity to perform kata in front of an audience and see participants performing a different style of karate (Goju Ryu), which has different structure and form.
Thank you to Doug Smerek and the Seiwa Kai Karate club for inviting us to participate!
On Sunday, April 2, 2023, students from the High River and Vulcan Tekka Karate clubs will be competing in the Seiwa Kai Goju Ryu Goodwill Kata Tournament in Calgary at the Guardian Angel School!
Participants in the Kata Tournament from High River and Vulcan Tekka Karate Clubs at the Spring 2019 Seiwa Kai Goju Ryu Goodwill Tournament
Location:
Guardian Angel School (K-6) CSSD, 20 Aspen Hills Dr SW, Calgary, AB T3H 0G5, Canada
Date:
Sunday, April 2, 2023
Schedule:
Check-in Time for Competitors – 9:30AM
Competition Start Time – 10AM
End Time – 2:30PM (expected)
Fees:
There is a $35 fee required per participant for entry into individual Kata competition.
There is an additional $30 fee required for any Team Kata entries (teams are typically composed of three people – $10/person).
Fees for the Vulcan Tekka and High River Karate Clubs must be paid in advance directly to Sensei Robert by March 24, 2023.
THERE IS NO FEE FOR SPECTATORS – ALL WELCOME TO COME WATCH AND CHEER ON OUR COMPETITORS!
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