FOOTHILLS KARATE YYC

SHŌRIN-RYŪ

Okinawan Karate ... the original Karate



 

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NOW REGISTERING

FALL 2025


NOTE 2025-09-05: linking errors should be fixed. - admin

HOW TO CONTACT US

 

PHONE

403-397-2931

Dojo address: #215 153 Avenue SE,
Calgary, Alberta T2X 2K2
Email: fkkcorg@gmail.com
SMS/Text: 403-397-2931
WhatsApp: +14033972931
 

ONLINE REGISTRATIONS ARE PREFERRED.

We don't have a front desk.

ABOUT OUR KARATE SCHOOL

Last Updated: September 17 2025 23:25:58

  • Established in January 2000 by Sensei Ken Larkman.
  • Classes six days a week including daytime.
  • Sensei Ken Larkman teaches 99% if classes.
  • Instruction in Ryukyu Kyuryo Shōrin-ryū.
  • Instruction in , the original karate.
  • Instruction in Okinawan weapons.
  • Classical karate school in the Okinawan style
    • Month-to-month tuition. Max commitment 30 days.
    • No contracts. No sign-up fees. No hidden fees.
    • We don't sell karate. We teach it. Money doesn't rule.
    • There are no sales people or "program managers".
    • Our chief instructor has 48+ years experience.
    • Chief instructor teaching karate since 1988.
    • Chief instructor teaches most classes.
    • The dojo is operated by the instructor for students.
    • Assistant instructrors have 60+ years combined.
    • Senior students assist in the teaching.
    • We emphasize individual progression.
  • Kids & youths Ages 4 to 17
    • Combined Shōrin-ryū + WKF for kids and youths.
    • Long time practice disciplines & focuses the mind.
    • Develops socialization and communication skills.
    • Promotes important developmental priorities.
    • Improves reflexes and overall co-ordination.
    • Is recommended by experts for ADHD etc.
    • Teaches leadership and responsibility.
    • Emphasizes peer teaching & cooperation.
    • Teaches physiology & physics.
  • Adults & seniors Age 18+
    • Shōrin-ryū is ideal for all ages and abilities.
    • Consistant practice reduces stress & fatigue.
    • Back pain is reduced through muscular development.
    • Training is on the knees and improves physicality.
    • Promotes health and wellness.
    • Emphasis on practical self defense.
    • Make friends training karate.
  • Karate athletes & tournament team
    • Olympic style tournament team
    • Member of Karate Alberta / Karate Canada.
    • Instruction/coaching in WKF karate.
    • NCCP-trained coaches.
    • Elite athlete coaching available.
  • Looking to change systems/schools?
    • We accept all students with experience or rank.
    • You keep your current rank.
  • Join any time! Try a free class!

CLASS / GROUP SCHEDULE

Last Updated: September 17 2025 23:24:40

  • WHITE BELT KIDS 4-12
    • NOTE: kids must be bathroom independent.
    • 6:00PM-7:00PM - TUESDAY
    • 6:00PM-7:00PM - THURSDAY
    • 6:00PM-7:00PM - FRIDAY
  • KIDS 7-12
    • 6:00PM-7:00PM - MONDAY
    • 6:00PM-7:00PM - WEDNESDAY
    • 6:00PM-7:00PM - FRIDAY
  • YOUTHS 11-21
    • 7:15PM-8:30PM - TUESDAY
    • 7:15PM-8:30PM - THURSDAY
    • 9:00AM-10:30AM - SATURDAY
  • ADULTS 18+
    • 7:15PM-8:30PM - MONDAY
    • 7:15PM-8:30PM - WEDNESDAY
    • 7:15PM-8:30PM - FRIDAY
  • DAYTIME ADULTS 18+
    • 11:00AM-NOON - MONDAY
    • 11:00AM-NOON - WEDNESDAY
    • 11:00AM-NOON - FRIDAY
  • ADVANCE KATA INSTRUCTION
    • 11:00AM-NOON - SATURDAY
 

$100 MONTHLY FLAT RATE TUITION

Our monthly tuition fees haven't changed since 2017.

Your maximum commitment is 30 days.

 

HOW TO REGISTER

Request a free class.

Show up for the free class.

Keep coming to class.

Shōrin-ryū

MAKING CANADIANS STRONG!

OUR INSTRUCTORS

Last Updated: September 17 2025 23:24:40

  • Alex L
  • Mehram H
  • Edwina H

DOJO CALENDAR

Today is Sep-18 2025.

FALL 2025
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