Karate Class

Karate

Shito-Ryu Itosu-Kai is one of the main karate styles from Japan. Like all martial arts, karate is physically and mentally demanding.

Beginners are not expected to be in top condition; they are expected only to try their best and to have a positive mental attitude. Great physical and mental development will take place as the student progresses. Students are advised to explore any physical limitations with their physician before they begin.

Adults and children (as young as 8) excel at karate, leading to great physical and emotional benefits. They experience greater self-confidence and achievement at school or work. Members in their sixties have earned black belts and continue active participation into their eighties.

Shito-Ryu Itosu-Kai Karate and Kobudo has been at the JCCC since 1963 under the instruction of Kei Tsumura Shihan, 8th Dan, chief instructor of Canada.

Shito-Ryu Itosu-Kai Karate and Kobudo is an affiliate member of the All Japan ShitoRyu Itosu-Kai Karate Association. The chief instructor in Japan is Sadaaki Sakagami Soke, 9th Dan.

At the JCCC, the chief instructor is Kei Tsumura Shihan, 8th Dan. JCCC sensei include: Shito-Ryu Itosu-Kai Karate and Kobudo, Mark Uyeda, 6th Dan; Daniel Tsumura, 6th Dan; Lincoln Simon, 3rd Dan; Tim Chan, 2nd Dan; Paul Takasaki, 2nd Dan; Victor Korol, 2nd Dan; Robert Minardi, 1st Dan; Dave Chin 1st Dan. All students at the JCCC are registered directly with the All Japan Shito-Ryu Itosu-Kai Association in Japan and members of Itosu-Ryu Karatedo International Federation (I.K.I.F)

  • Minimum Age: 8 at the time of the class
  • New Students: Must take a mandatory introductory course 
  • Series Start: March, June, September, and December
  • Registration Start: 
    • Introductory - October 1, 2025. TBA for next registration
    • General - Priority register from the 1st to 14th of the month prior; open registration from the 15th to the first week of classes.
  • All students must arrive and be ready 15 minutes before a class starts. It is recommended that you attend the Saturday class for your level.

Pricing

General (15+): $265 + tax/series

General Registration 


Child (8-14): $145/series 

General Registration 

 

Introductory Course

Registration opens on Oct 1, 2025, for the course in November 2025.
 

General (15+): $80 + tax

Registration


Child (8-14): $80
Registration

 

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Schedule

Introductory (age 8+)

Thursday / 7:00 - 8:30pm
Saturday / 11:00am - 12:30pm
Tuesday (last day only) / 7:00pm to 9:00pm
 

General 

All Belts:
Tuesday / 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Thursday / 7:00 - 9:00pm

White, Yellow, Orange Belts:
Saturday / 8:30 - 9:30am

Green, Blue, Brown, Shodan-ho, Jr. Black Belts:
Saturday / 10:00 - 11:oo am