Anyone red belt or higher can add Kobudo (weapons training) to their karate training. Beginner package includes Sai (first weapon), Gi and your first month’s training for $110.00. Monthly fees are $20.00 Beginner (30 min class) and $40.00 Advanced (60 min class) for four classes per month. You can take a month to try it in your white gi with a dojo sai. Kobudo runs Saturdays or Wednesdays (beginner – 6:00pm, Advanced – 6:30pm) when Saturday is not available.

Kobudo Dates are subject to change.

• January – 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
• February – 2nd, 6th (w), 9th, 27th (w)
• March – 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd
• April – 6th, 13th, 17th (w), 27th
• May – 4th, 11th, 15th (w), 25th
• June – 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd

As of January 3rd, we will be in our new Dojo at 9610 Morinville Drive. We are working with the Morinville United Church in creating a commercial rental space at the back of the church. This will increase our lobby space and parking. We will be selling our old mats at $10.00 each as well as items like bags and the blinds. If you are interested in any of these items see Kim to secure the items you would like.

The next Karate Kids 4 & 5 year olds session will be April 6th – June 22nd. The cost will be $80.00 plus the uniform if needed. Please register now with Kim or by contacting info@rookekarate.com.

Sensei deSa has received news from Okinawa that Shinjo Sensei is encouraging everyone to book their own accommodations for the Koshukai as he has been unable to arrange packages to include accommodation.  He is warning that it is high season for travel to Okinawa, so to book as early as possible.   This excellent training opportunity for both children and adult karate students to experience an international event in the birthplace of karate will take place in late July 2019 as you know.  It is also a great family travel and cultural experience that shouldn’t be missed if you can make it.  If you are planning on going and would like your name added to the list, please let us know.