Ohtsuka Amateur Karate Foundation

Wado Kai Karate Classes in Edmonton, Alberta

Little Dragons (ages 5–7)

Our youngest age group. Give your kids a fun and safe introduction to karate discipline, control and respect.

North location: Killarney
West locations: LaPerle, Laurier, Ormsby

Children (ages 8–11)

Classic karate training for older kids. The focus is on strengthening the body and mind, perfecting form, and promoting good citizenship.

North location: Killarney
West locations: LaPerle, Laurier, Ormsby

Youth & Adult (ages 12+)

Change your life; learn karate. Expect vigorous warmups, proven drills, and practical self-defense training designed for youth up to older adults.

North location: Killarney
West locations: LaPerle, Laurier, Ormsby

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Roaring in to 2026!

February 10, 2026

With a month of training under our belts and a fun Winter Sensei Rempel clinic, we are ready to start preparing for our AKF Annual…

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Ready for 2026!

December 22, 2025

Congratulations to all of our students for a great 2025. It is been a pleasure to instruct you all this year and we look forward to a fun…

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Why Join AKF Karate?

Over 45 Years of Karate

Founder and Chief Director Sensei Joseph Rempel – a direct student of Sensei Shintani – founded his first Wado Kai program at the University of Alberta in 1978.

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Pure Martial Arts

To ensure quality instruction, our black belts spend thousands of hours on the dojo floor learning conditioning, traditional kata, and self-defence skills.

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Safety Is Top Priority

All AKF clubs are fully insured, and all dojos have instructors with up-to-date first aid certification. See specific Club Pages for Vulnerable Sector Security Check information.

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Affordable for Families

Because the AKF is a non-profit society registered in Alberta and all of our black belts are volunteer instructors, we can offer reasonable class fees for all ages.

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