Business Details
35 Years
experience
Traditional Karate, Jiujitsu & Kobudo Training in Kars, ON
Established in 1991, Rideau Osgoode Karate Club has dedicated itself to preserving and teaching traditional martial arts in a welcoming, family-oriented environment. Our dojo specializes in Karate, Jiujitsu, and Kobudo, offering structured programs for all ages and skill levels. As an accredited member of the Okinawa Kobudo Doushi Rensei-kai and the Eastern Martial Arts Coalition, we emphasize technical precision, cultural heritage, and personal development. Our instructors, holding advanced ranks from global martial arts organizations, combine decades of experience with a commitment to community growth.We serve residents across Osgoode, Kars, Ottawa, and surrounding regions, providing flexible scheduling and transparent pricing. Through monthly grading sessions and a progressive belt system, we foster measurable skill development while maintaining respect for traditional practices. Our facility at the Kars RA Centre offers a safe space for physical training, mental discipline, and character building.
Services
Karate Classes
Jiujitsu Training
Kobudo Instruction
Family Martial Arts
Belt Promotion Programs
Self-Defense Techniques
Traditional Weapon Training
Beginner Martial Arts
Youth Martial Arts
Adult Martial Arts
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- We offer family-friendly martial arts instruction with certified instructors
- Our curriculum includes traditional Karate, Jiujitsu, and Kobudo techniques
- Monthly grading sessions ensure measurable progress for all students
- Instructors hold advanced ranks from international martial arts organizations
- We serve communities across Ottawa and the surrounding region
Associations and certifications
- Okinawa Kobudo Doushi Rensei-kai
- Eastern Martial Arts Coalition
Services
Karate Classes
Traditional Karate instruction following Goju Ryu principles with elements from Shotokan and Chito Ryu systems. Classes focus on kata patterns, kumite sparring, and character development. Our curriculum follows structured belt progression requirements with monthly grading opportunities.
Jiujitsu Training
Modern Jiujitsu programs combining traditional techniques with practical self-defense applications. Instruction includes strikes, throws, joint locks, and ground fighting methods emphasizing safety and conflict avoidance principles.
Kobudo Instruction
Okinawan Kobudo training with traditional weapons including bo staff, sai, tonfa, and nunchaku. Our program follows Matayoshi Shinko's teachings through the Okinawa Kobudo Doushi Rensei-kai accreditation system.
Belt Promotion Programs
Structured belt progression system with monthly grading sessions for lower ranks and bi-monthly sessions for advanced belts. Requirements include technical proficiency, training hours, and teaching assistance for black belt candidates.
Family Martial Arts
Family-friendly martial arts instruction for all ages with specialized programs for children and teens. Our curriculum promotes physical fitness, discipline, and self-confidence while maintaining traditional martial arts values.
People
Wayne Beaton
Chief Instructor
Seventh Degree Black Belt with EMAC and Rokudan in Okinawa Kobudo. Trained under master instructors since 1982, specializing in Goju Ryu Karate and Kobudo techniques.
Dan Bailey
Senior Black Belt
Seventh Degree Shichidan with EMAC, specializing in traditional Karate instruction and advanced martial arts techniques for over 25 years.
Christine Stigter
Instructor
Fourth Degree Yondan with EMAC and Third Degree Sandan in Kobudo, teaching martial arts with emphasis on technical precision and student development.
Ken Parry
Karate Head Instructor
Fifth Degree Godan with EMAC, specializing in Karate instruction and belt advancement programs for students of all skill levels.
Gary Bazil
Jiujitsu Head Instructor
Fifth Degree Godan in Jiujitsu, teaching practical self-defense techniques and traditional martial arts principles to students across all experience levels.
Questions
What martial arts styles do you teach?
We teach traditional Karate (Goju Ryu, Shotokan, Chito Ryu), Jiujitsu, and Okinawan Kobudo using authentic techniques developed by master instructors.
Are classes available for beginners?
Yes, we welcome beginners of all ages with specialized introductory programs and flexible scheduling options for new students.
How do belt promotions work?
Monthly grading sessions assess progress through our structured belt system, with requirements for training hours and technical proficiency at each level.
What qualifications do instructors have?
Our instructors hold advanced ranks from international organizations, including Seventh Degree Black Belts and certified Kobudo specialists.
Do you serve areas outside Ottawa?
We serve multiple communities including Kars, Osgoode, Manotick, and Kemptville with convenient access from the National Capital Region.
Are family members allowed to observe classes?
Yes, family members and friends are welcome to observe grading sessions and regular classes at our Kars facility.
