Karate at LaPerle
La Perle Community League
18611 97A Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB T5T 4C1
The “AKF La Perle” karate dojo is a member of the Ohtsuka Amateur Karate Foundation. This dojo was first located at the Jewish Community Centre (since January 23, 1984), and then at the Crestwood Community League before relocating to the La Perle Community League, which makes it the longest continuously running AKF dojo. Our karate program offers both classic and innovative martial arts instruction that provides physical, mental, and spiritual development in an exciting recreational environment. Karate at La Perle is also unique in that individuals and families can participate and train together. Our Black Belt instructors are all very dedicated volunteers, and represent a wealth of experience in the martial arts.
All Senseis at Karate at LaPerle have completed a Vulnerable Sector Police Information Check (Edmonton Police) with No Information to Disclose.
An instructor with Emergency First Aid certification or equivalent is on the floor with the students at all times.
Programs Offered
FALL 2026 TERM
September 14 to December 16
No classes on Monday, October 12 (Thanksgiving)
WINTER 2027 TERM
January 11 to April 14
No classes on Monday, February 15 (Family Day) or Monday, March 29 (Easter)
Little Dragons and Children (ages 6-11)
Classes: Mondays and/or Wednesdays 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Fees: $150 per term (once/week) or $180 per term (twice/week)
Children and Adult ‘Train With Your Child’ class (NEW)
Join your currently registered Little Dragon or Child student from 6:30 – 7:30.
Fees: $160 per term (once/week) or $180 (twice/week)
Youth & Adults (ages 12 and up)
Classes: Mondays and/or Wednesdays 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Fees: $180 per term (once/week) or $210 per term (twice/week)
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR FALL CLASSES
Instructors
Head Instructors:
Sensei Don Chan, 6th Degree Black Belt
Sensei Dani Beaubien, 4th Degree Black Belt
Sensei Shelley Beaubien, 4th Degree Black Belt
Other Instructors:
Sensei Edna Chan, 5th Degree Black Belt
Sensei Don Campion, 4th Degree Black Belt
Sensei Darren Okrainec, 3rd Degree Black Belt
Sensei Jennifer Flowers, 1st Degree Black Belt
Sensei Andrew Turner, 1st Degree Black Belt
Uniforms
Students may order a gi (karate uniform) from their head instructor, but it’s not a requirement for training in our dojos. If you do wear a gi, we ask that it is white and without other dojo affiliation logos on it.