Student Info
Karate Schedule
Effective January 1, 2026
Mondays & Thursdays
| RANK / AGE | TIME |
|---|---|
| White Belt – 11 & Under Yellow Belt – 6 & 7 | 6:00pm – 6:45pm |
| Yellow Belt – 8 to 11 Blue & Red Belt – 11 & Under | 6:45pm – 7:30pm |
| White, Yellow, Blue, Red Belt – 12+ Purple & Green Belt – All Ages | 7:30pm – 8:30pm |
| Brown, Jr. Black, Black Belt – All Ages | 8:30pm – 9:30pm |
Tuesdays
| RANK | TIME |
|---|---|
| Karate Kids 4&5’s Program | 6:00pm – 6:30pm |
| Kobudo All Ranks | 6:30pm – 7:30pm |
| Sparring – Yellow, Blue, Red, Purple Belts | 7:30pm – 8:15pm |
| Sparring – Green, Brown, Jr. Black, Black Belts | 7:30pm – 9:00pm |
Important Dates
| DESCRIPTION | DATE |
|---|---|
| Dojo Closed – Easter Monday | April 6 |
| Karate Kids 4&5 Year Old Session | April 14 – June 9 |
| Test Night 6:30pm | April 15 |
| Black Belt Test | April 18 |
| Desa Sparring Tournament | May 2 |
| Karate Alberta Nationals | May 15 – 17 |
| Spirit Week @ Desa – Rooke Closed | July 12 – 18 |
Events & Information
Spring Break Dojo Open
The Dojo will remain open for both school divisions Spring Break weeks.
Karate Kids Session (4 & 5 years old)
Our next Karate Kids session for 4/5 year olds runs Tuesdays April 14 to June 9 from 6:00-6:30pm. The cost of this session is $90.00 plus uniform if needed.
Desa Sparring Tournament – May 2 at Desa Karate
Registration forms will be emailed. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend this event. See Kim for any questions.
Karate Alberta Nationals
We are proud to cheer on Sempi Veronica Palmer, Doris Trkulja, and Vera Trkulja at this years Nationals tournament in Edmonton on May 15-17. If you see them wish them good luck 565!
Desa’s Spirit of the North – Kenyukai Koshukai Training & Tournament, July 12-18
This year Desa School of Karate’s annual Spirit of the North Training and Tournament is also the Kenyukai Koshukai that happens every 2 years in North America. It brings in karate students from all over the world. Sensei hopes everyone will plan to attend as this is one of the best training opportunities of the year! Watch for registration and fund raising events.
The Rooke Dojo will be closed during this event.
Monthly Bottle Drive – First Monday of the Month
Our monthly bottle drives will continue on the first Monday of the month. Please save your bottles and bring them to the dojo or ask to have your refund be added to the Rooke School of Karate directly at the Morinville Bottle Depot. The funds go to the RSK Fund to help lower fees for events like the Spirit of the North/Koshukai.
Kobudo
Anyone 8 years old and red belt or higher can add Kobudo (weapons training) to their karate training. You can take a free month to try it in your white gi with dojo weapons. Beginner Package $170.00 includes black gi, sai and 1st months fees. Fees are $50.00 per month, for four classes. Family discounts will apply.
Kobudo runs Tuesdays 6:30-7:30pm.
