Karate classes starting in September 2026 – email ksk.edmonton@gmail.com OR call 780-902-5419

Karate is an activity for seniors, adults, and children of all ages and abilities. Our dojo offers a welcoming, supportive environment where families can train together, build confidence, and develop strong technical skills.

Karate classes in Northwest Edmonton

Dance Studio at 12611 127 Street

Open for all ages (6 years old to 75+)

Classes on Tuesday and Friday from 6pm to 7pm

Monthly fees are $60 per month OR Drop-In Fee is $10 per class

Benefits of Training in Shotokan Karate

  • Karate is an outlet for releasing stress by training the mind, body, and spirit.
  • Karate promotes the foundation for learning self-control and discipline.
  • Karate helps students to build self confidence.
  • Karate teaches self defence in a safe environment.
  • Karate is an affordable activity for the whole family to participate.
  • Karate program are centralized around a structured environment.
  • Karate is a great activity for all individuals with varying fitness levels.
  • Karate has many great social benefits.

Dojo Instructor

Sensei Joseph LaCoste has practiced shotokan karate for the past 30 years and has been an instructor for the past 10 years. Sensei Joseph actively trains with his instructor in Calgary, regularly attends seminars, and participates in competition. Sensei Joseph’s accreditations include:

  • Godan (5th Degree Black Belt)
  • ISKF Instructor Graduate
    • B-Class Judge
    • D-Class Instructor
    • D-Class Examiner
  • Competition Accomplishments:
    • 2026 ISKF Canada National Male Grand Champion
    • 2026 ISKF BC Provincial Male Grand Champion
    • 2025 ISKF Canada National Male Grand Champion
    • 2024 ISKF International Shotocup Individual Kata Finalist
    • 2017 ISKF Alberta Provincial Grand Champion

Class Format

While no karate class is ever the same, karate classes include common elements, including warm up, kihon, kata, kumite, and cool-down.

  • Kihon practice involves varying levels of techniques and combination practice with the class using punching, kicking, striking, and blocking techniques in a variety of stances. Kihon practice allows for detailed focus on proper execution.
  • Kata are a series of pre-arranged movements in which a person defends themselves against multiple imaginary attackers. Each movement in a Kata is a self-defense technique against a potential attacker. We practice 26 katas in Shotokan karate.
  • Kumite refers to a type of sparring.  In traditional Shotokan Kumite for beginners entails working with a partner and practicing a series of movements. Kumite develop timing, distance, and spatial awareness, while enhancing reaction time and decision-making skills.

Affiliation

Kensington Shotokan Karate Edmonton is a proud member of the International Shotokan Karate Federation (ISKF). The ISKF is non-profit organization dedicated to promoting traditional shotokan karate around the world. The ISKF was founded in 1977 and headquarters are based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.