Karate at Ormsby (St. Matthias)
St. Matthias Anglican Church Hall
6210 188 Street NW
Edmonton, AB T5T 5T4
The “AKF Ormsby” dojo is a member of the Ohtsuka Amateur Karate Foundation. Since its inception in 2009, it has grown to become a thriving family-oriented training dojo. Our karate program is designed for all ages with no previous martial arts experience required. Each class features a rigorous physical workout tailored to each age group. Our training involves traditional and innovative instruction methods that challenge a student’s development physically, mentally, and spiritually in a fun, exciting environment. Our Black Belt instructors are all dedicated volunteers with a variety of martial arts knowledge and experience to share.
All Senseis at AKF Ormsby 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 8 to December 10
WINTER 2027 TERM
January 12 to April 15
Little Dragons (ages 5-7)
Classes: Tuesdays 6:00 pm – 6:45 pm
Fees: $140 per term
Children (ages 8-11)
Classes: Tuesdays and/or Thursdays 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Fees: $160 per term (once/week) or $180 per term (twice/week)
Youth & Adults (ages 12 and up)
Classes: Tuesdays and/or Thursdays 8:05 pm – 9:30 pm
Fees: $180 per term (once/week) or $210 per term (twice/week)
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Instructors
Head Instructor:
Sensei Samantha Chan, 6th Degree Black Belt
Other Instructors:
Sensei Don Chan, 6th Degree Black Belt
Sensei Edna Chan, 5th Degree Black Belt
Sensei Blaine Lesko, 3rd Degree Black Belt
Sensei Thomas Williams, 3rd Degree Black Belt
Sensei Jessie McKitrick, 2nd Degree Black Belt
Sensei Mario Scivoletto, 2nd Degree Black Belt
Sensei Zach Scivoletto, 2nd Degree Black Belt
Sensei Jordana Williams, 2nd Degree Black Belt
Sensei Janani Anand, 1st Degree Black Belt
Sensei Dina Jammaz, 1st Degree Black Belt
Sensei Ceili Lesko, 1st Degree Black Belt
Sensei Christopher Payne, 1st Degree Black Belt
Dojo Contact:
Sensei Samantha Chan, akformsby@gmail.com
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.