Shima Karate has been a part of our community since 1988, offering classes in traditional Goju-Ryu Karate in Nanaimo. Karate is fun and exciting way to improve your life, and there are many positive benefits to practicing this honored art. Karate is taught in a dojo the word "do" means way, road, or path and the word "jo" means place.
Therefore, the place of the way is the dojo, which is a place of honor and respect. At Shima we are not trying to make a 9 year old Super Black Belt. Due to developmental stages kids that age are usually not physically ready and are definitely not mentally ready to be a black belt. Our goal at Shima is to develop a child over the long run to be an outstanding teen with integrity and a sense of self worth and of personal goals.
Therefore, the place of the way is the dojo, which is a place of honor and respect. At Shima we are not trying to make a 9 year old Super Black Belt. Due to developmental stages kids that age are usually not physically ready and are definitely not mentally ready to be a black belt. Our goal at Shima is to develop a child over the long run to be an outstanding teen with integrity and a sense of self worth and of personal goals.
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Shima Karate School is an excellent training environment for families and aspiring martial artists. Sensei Kurt opened my eyes to the amazing world of martial arts and instilled in me a love of philosophy and training both the body and mind. A beautiful, clean facility and expert instruction on the basics and fundamentals of karate.
4 to 7 year olds - Here we work on improving coordination and expand the students karate knowledge with techniques that take them into the stripe belt system. 7 to 11 year olds - At this stage the students can physically keep up with the demands of the full karate program. They learn katas, sparring and develop self defense skills.
Our instructors will lead an hour of fun karate fitness & games to make sure your special someone has an amazing active learning experience with their best friends.
We provide: invitations for all your guests; clear descriptions of our location & the event plan; an hour of karate instruction; a second hour to use our foyer with tables and chairs for your family to host food, cake and present festivities; our instructor will do a full clean-up after the event.You supply: food, cake, beverages & table-settings.
We provide: invitations for all your guests; clear descriptions of our location & the event plan; an hour of karate instruction; a second hour to use our foyer with tables and chairs for your family to host food, cake and present festivities; our instructor will do a full clean-up after the event.You supply: food, cake, beverages & table-settings.
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Sarah Harwood
Sep 30, 2021
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Barbara Porcher
May 11, 2021
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Angell Waves
Jan 18, 2021
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Jason Leischner
Dec 14, 2020
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Wayne Morneau
Sep 18, 2020
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My daughter has been going to karate for a little over four years now during that time she has been taught well, very structured course and lots of group extra activities. The team at Shima has also prepared her with 1on 1 and weekend training for events like the Worlds of Karate in Richmond B.C. and the BC Winter games in Fort St. John’s. She came home with medals in both events!
Dan Leus
Sep 16, 2020
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Positive: Communication, Professionalism, Quality, Value
Our son has been going here for years. He has not enjoyed many other sports but the team at Shima has kept him interested and asking to go to karate! They have helped develop his athletics and discipline and have been great for him. Thanks so much to Kurt and his team for all the years of great times.
Our son has been going here for years. He has not enjoyed many other sports but the team at Shima has kept him interested and asking to go to karate! They have helped develop his athletics and discipline and have been great for him. Thanks so much to Kurt and his team for all the years of great times.
Alana Foster
Aug 06, 2020
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Super welcoming, totally enjoy the classes that myself and my kids attend. Able to make up classes when necessary, worked their best to encourage students to continue classes thru online during Covid times. Able to accommodate students abilities and disabilities in the classes to allow individuals success and growth in Karate. Awesome instructors. Cant saý enough good about Shima Karate School. It's not a school...its family.
Cameron Courtney
Jun 29, 2020
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Melissa Trouth
Nov 08, 2019
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Deidre Anne
Oct 05, 2017
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Sandeep Gill
Jun 09, 2016
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I have seen athletes from this dojo for a number of years and I'm always impressed by their abilities as well as their great attitude. I'm certain Sensei Kurt and all the other instructors at this dojo are a big part of it. I would encourage anyone in Nanaimo to train at this dojo, I would if I lived there!
Francois Brassens
Feb 11, 2015
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