FOOTHILLS KARATE YYC![]() SHŌRIN-RYŪOkinawan Karate ... the original Karate |
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WELCOME TO OUR WEBSITE |
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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. |
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HOW TO CONTACT US |
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PHONE |
403-397-2931 |
Dojo address: |
#215 153 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta T2X 2K2 |
Email: | fkkcorg@gmail.com |
SMS: | 403-397-2931 |
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ABOUT OUR KARATE |
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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. |
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BOOK A FREE CLASS |
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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. |
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REGISTER AS A STUDENT |
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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. |
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$50 NEW STUDENT PACKAGE |
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All news students are required to purchase the New Student Package when they sign up as a student. The package includes:
This package covers all a student's initial needs. |
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LOOKING TO CHANGE SCHOOLS? |
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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 SCHOOLNOW REGISTERINGFALL 2025 |
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CLASS / GROUP SCHEDULE |
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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 |
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Effective immediately, the official texbook of our karate school is:
This book is available from most booksellers in paperback, hardback and electronic formats. |
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OUR INSTRUCTORS |
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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 |
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DARCY S - 2nd dan |
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MEHRAM H - 2nd dan |
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EDWINA H - 2nd dan |
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DOJO CALENDAR |
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REFERENCE VIDEOS |
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KOBAYASHI-RYU / SHIDOKAN
MATSUBAYASHI-RYU
OTHER
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