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Sensei Robert

by GH

It is with great sadness that we announce that Sensei Robert Robinson, Head Instructor and Sensei for the High River and Vulcan Tekka Karate Clubs died on Saturday, February 15th, 2025.

The loss of Sensei Robert has left a large hole in our club and our hearts.

We will miss Sensei Robert’s insistence that we ‘get it right’, and his determination to make us the very best versions of ourselves through the art of Karate.

We will miss his goofy sense of humor, his demonstration of technique and practical application of karate, and his drive to make us ‘push ourselves’ to improve our skills, each and every class.

Sensei Robert was a force for excellence in all of our lives, and has touched so many over his lifetime of achievements in training and teaching Karate.

Sensei Robert embodied the principles we strive for, as written in the Dojo Kun, and recited at the end of every training session.

Dojo Kun:

The ultimate aim, in the art of Karate, lies not in victory, nor in defeat, but in the perfection, of the character, of it’s participants.

A link to Sensei Robert’s obituary is below:

Sensei Robert Robinson Obituary

We’re Back!

by GH

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!

Final Grading and Summer Break

by GH

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!

Have a great summer!

Monday Night Grading

by GH

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!

Grading & Seiwa Kai Tournament

by GH

*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!

Karate Alberta Tournament

by GH

The upcoming Karate Alberta Tournament details:

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.

Look forward to seeing everyone there!

UPDATED Save the Date – Tournament Sunday, March 17th & No Class Family Day February 19th

by GH

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.

Happy Thanksgiving!

by GH

There will be no class on Monday October 9th for the High River Karate Club.

Have a wonderful weekend and we will be back training on Thursday, October 12th

Reminder:

October fees are due please – $60/person for the month

Karate Alberta Membership fees are also due in November for the year:

  • $35 – For students who are 11 years or younger as of January 1st
  • $40 – For students who are 12 years and older as of January 1st

Happy Thanksgiving!