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
South location: South Edmonton

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 (Youth)
West locations: LaPerle, Laurier, Ormsby
South location: South Edmonton (Youth)

LATEST NEWS

The Tournament is 2 weeks away!

February 20, 2025 No Comments

Preparations are well underway for our Annual AKF Tournament. Students of all ages and belt levels are having fun and getting ready for Tournament Day,

Fall Clinic, Grading and Winter Registrations!

November 24, 2024 No Comments

Thank you to everyone who came out to join us for the Sensei Rempel Clinic earlier in the month. We always have a great time

Registration links are live!

August 24, 2024 No Comments

Looking to register for our fall classes? Links are now live on all of our club pages. Looking forward to getting back in the dojo

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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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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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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AFFORDABLE FOR FAMILIES

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