FOOTHILLS KARATE YYC

SHŌRIN-RYŪ

Okinawan Karate ... the original Karate



 

WELCOME TO OUR WEBSITE

FOOTHILLS KARATE YYC is Calgary's only full-time karate school offering instruction in Okinawan Karate. It was founded January 1 2000 by Sensei Ken Larkman, a black belt instructor with with more than 47 years of experience practicing and teaching classical martial arts.

 

HOW TO CONTACT US

 

PHONE

403-397-2931

Dojo address: #215 153 Avenue SE,
Calgary, Alberta T2X 2K2
Email: fkkcorg@gmail.com
SMS: 403-397-2931
WhatsApp:
 

ABOUT OUR KARATE

Primarily, our karate school practices Ryukyu Kyuryo Shorin-ryu, a system of karate developed by Sensei Ken Larkman from his unique and varied experiences. Our system incorporates the kata curriculum and many of the training drills from Kobayashi-ryu karate, combined with concepts from Kung-fu and other systems of karate. It is a system that features mobility, higher more stable stances, development of strong bodies, hard techniques, soft movements, close quarters engagement, reality-based responses. Ryukyu Kyuryo Shorin-ryu is easy on the body, particularly the knees and the back.

Secondarily, we teach World Karate Federation karate to our karate athletes.

 

BOOK A FREE CLASS

You can request a free class using the simple form located at:

NOTE: http://www.karate-business.comhttp://www.karate-business.com is our online karate school management system.

 

REGISTER AS A STUDENT

You can register as a student using the simple form located at:

NOTE: http://www.karate-business.com is our online karate school management system.

 

$50 NEW STUDENT PACKAGE

All news students are required to purchase the New Student Package when they sign up as a student. The package includes:

  • Student weight uniform ($69.99 value)
  • ... more to come

This package covers all a student's initial needs.

 

LOOKING TO CHANGE SCHOOLS?

We accept all students who have experience or ranking in other schools or systems. You retain your rank (or equivalent) and are trained up for your next rank in our system.

BACK TO SCHOOL

NOW REGISTERING

FALL 2025

 

CLASS / GROUP SCHEDULE

WHITE BELT (BEGINNER) KIDS 4-7
Description This class is designed to teach youngsters how to socialize, follow instructions and work together.
Status Proposed / Registering
Note Minimum 10 students needed
Starting September 9
Tuition 85.00 + GST
5:00-5:45PM TUESDAY
5:00-5:45PM THURSDAY
WHITE BELT (BEGINNER) KIDS 7-12
Description Emphasis on fitness, co-ordination and practical application of karate.
Status Proposed / Registering
Starting September 9
Note Minimum 10 students needed
Tuition 100.00 + GST
6:00-7:00PM TUESDAY
6:00-7:00PM THURSDAY
6:00-7:00PM FRIDAY
WEEKEND WHITE BELTS (BEGINNER) KIDS 7-17
Description Emphasis on fitness, co-ordination and practical application of karate.
Status Proposed / Registering
Starting September 20
Note Minimum 10 students needed
Tuition 100.00 + GST
4:00-5:00PM SATURDAY
4:00-5:00PM SUNDAY
6:00-7:00PM FRIDAY
KIDS 7-12
Description Kids yellow belt and higher train here. This is a fast-paced class emphasizing fitness
Status Ongoing / Registering
Tuition invite onlyu
6:00-7:00PM MONDAY
6:00-7:00PM WEDNESDAY
6:00-7:00PM FRIDAY
YOUTHS 11-21
Description All youths train here. This is a fast-paced class emphasizing fitness
Status Ongoing / Registering
Tuition 100.00 + GST
7:15-8:30PM TUESDAY
7:15-8:30PM THURSDAY
9:00-10:30AM SATURDAY
ADULTS 18+
Description All adults train here.
Status Ongoing / Registering
Tuition 100.00 + GST
7:15-8:30PM MONDAY
7:15-8:30PM WEDNESDAY
7:15-8:30PM FRIDAY
DAYTIME ADULTS 18+
Description Get your black belt while kids are in school. For all adults and seniors.
Status Ongoing / Registering
Tuition 100.00 + GST
11:00-NOON MONDAY
11:00-NOON WEDNESDAY
11:00-NOON FRIDAY
ADVANCED KATA INSTRUCTION
Description Kata instruction for kata competitors and advanced students.
Status Ongoing
Tuition invite only
11:00-NOON SATURDAY
 
 

Dojo textbook

Effective immediately, the official texbook of our karate school is:

  • The Essence of Okinawan Karate-do
    by Shoshin Nagamine

This book is available from most booksellers in paperback, hardback and electronic formats.

 

OUR INSTRUCTORS

KEN LARKMAN - Chief instructor

Larkman Sensei was dragged to his first martial arts class in 1977 and has been practicing traditional martial arts ever since. He has been teaching karate since 1988.
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ALEX L - 3rd dan

DARCY S - 2nd dan

MEHRAM H - 2nd dan

EDWINA H - 2nd dan

DOJO CALENDAR

Today is Aug-24 2025.

SUMMER 2025
Aug-28 2025 Last classes of the summer session
Aug-29 2025 Dojo closed - end of summer break
Aug-30 2025 Dojo closed - end of summer break
FALL 2025
Sep-01 2025 Karate Alberta fees due
Sep-01 2025 Dojo closed - national holiday
Sep-02 2025 Dojo closed - end of summer break
Sep-03 2025 Dojo closed - end of summer break
Sep-04 2025 Dojo closed - end of summer break
Sep-05 2025 Dojo closed - end of summer break
Sep-06 2025 Dojo closed - end of summer break
Sep-06 2025 KARATE ALBERTA Officials Course
Sep-08 2025 First classes of Fall session
Sep-27 2025 KARATE ALBETA Athlete Training Camp #1
Sep-30 2025 Dojo closed - national holiday
Oct-11 2025 Dojo closed - national holiday
Oct-11 2025 Champion Karate Tournament - Calgary
Oct-13 2025 Dojo closed - national holiday
Oct-25 2025 KARATE ALBERTA Provincial Tournament
Nov-06 2025 Belt exam - eligibility list published
Nov-29 2025 KARATE ALBERTA Athlete Training Camp #2
Dec-06 2025 Belt exam
Dec-23 2025 Last classes of Fall session
Dec-24 2025 Dojo closed - Holiday break
Dec-25 2025 Dojo closed - national holiday
Dec-26 2025 Dojo closed - national holiday
Dec-27 2025 Dojo closed - Holiday break
Dec-28 2025 Dojo closed - Holiday break
Dec-29 2025 Dojo closed - Holiday break
Dec-30 2025 Dojo closed - Holiday break
Dec-31 2025 Dojo closed - Holiday break
WINTER 2026
Jan-01 2026 Dojo closed - national holiday
Jan-02 2026 First classes of Winter/Spring session
Jan-24 2026 KARATE ALBERTA AGM
Jan-31 2026 KARATE ALBERTA Provincial Tournament (selection for Jr Team) - Red Deer
Feb-16 2026 Dojo closed - national holiday
Feb-21 2026 KARATE CANADA Senior Nationals
Feb-28 2026 Belt exam - eligibility list published
Mar-14 2026 Steveston Cup - Vancouver
Mar-28 2026 Belt exam
Mar-07 2026 South Calgary Invitational
SPRING 2026
Apr-03 2026 Dojo closed - national holiday
Apr-18 2026 KARATE ALBERTA Athlete Training Camp #3
May-02 2026 Spirit of the North Tournament - Edmonton
May-09 2026 KARATE ALBERTA Junior Training Camp (closed training) - Calgary
May-13 2026 Belt exam - eligibility list published
May-16 2026 KARATE CANADA Junior Nationals
May-18 2026 Dojo closed - national holiday
May-21 2026 PKF Sr. Championships
Jun-13 2026 Belt exam
Jun-21 2026 Dojo closed - national holiday
Jun-27 2026 Last classes of Winter/Spring session
SUMMER 2026
Jul-01 2026 Dojo closed - national holiday
Aug-03 2026 Dojo closed - national holiday
FALL 2026
Sep-07 2026 Dojo closed - national holiday
Sep-30 2026 Dojo closed - national holiday
Oct-12 2026 Dojo closed - national holiday
Nov-05 2026 Belt exam - eligibility list published
Nov-11 2026 Dojo closed - national holiday
Dec-05 2026 Belt exam
Dec-25 2026 Dojo closed - national holiday
Dec-26 2026 Dojo closed - national holiday
WINTER 2027
Jan-01 2027 Dojo closed - national holiday
Feb-15 2027 Dojo closed - national holiday
Feb-27 2027 Belt exam - eligibility list published
Mar-26 2027 Dojo closed - national holiday
Mar-27 2027 Belt exam
SPRING 2027
May-05 2027 Belt exam - eligibility list published
May-24 2027 Dojo closed - national holiday
Jun-05 2027 Belt exam
Jun-26 2027 Dojo closed - national holiday
SUMMER 2027
Jul-01 2027 Dojo closed - national holiday
Jul-01 2027 Dojo closed - national holiday
Aug-02 2027 Dojo closed - national holiday
FALL 2027
Sep-06 2027 Dojo closed - national holiday
Sep-30 2027 Dojo closed - national holiday
Oct-11 2027 Dojo closed - national holiday
Nov-04 2027 Belt exam - eligibility list published
Nov-11 2027 Dojo closed - national holiday
Dec-04 2027 Belt exam
Dec-25 2027 Dojo closed - national holiday
Dec-26 2027 Dojo closed - national holiday
... more to come

REFERENCE VIDEOS

KOBAYASHI-RYU / SHIDOKAN
Pinan Shodan / Pinan Nidan VID
Pinan Nidan / Pinan Shodan VID
Pinan Sandan VID
Pinan Yondan VID
Pinan Godan VID
Naihanchi Shodan VID
Naihanchi Nidan VID
Naihanchi Sandan VID
Matsumura no passai VID
Itosu no passai VID
Kusanku sho VID
Shinto / Gankaku VID
Kusanku sho VID
Tesho VID
Jion (Version 1) VID
Jion (version 2) VID
Fukyugata Ichi VID
Useishi / Gojushiho VID
Matsumura no passai VID

MATSUBAYASHI-RYU
Oyodamaria Passai VID
Yakusoku Kumite VID
Yakusoku Kumite # 1 (Lara Chamberlain) VID
Yakusoku Kumite # 2 (Lara Chamberlain) VID
Yakusoku Kumite # 3 (Lara Chamberlain) VID
Yakusoku Kumite # 4 (Lara Chamberlain) VID
Yakusoku Kumite # 5 (Lara Chamberlain) VID
Yakusoku Kumite # 6 (Lara Chamberlain) VID
Yakusoku Kumite # 7 (Lara Chamberlain) VID
14 staff blocks VID
Maezato no nunchaku VID
Shiromatsu no Kon Ichi VID
Yakusoku Kumite VID

OTHER
Hohan Soken - Matsumura Ueseishi / Useshi (Gojushiho) VID
Tokumine no kun VID
Sakugawa no kon VID