A great place to learn the true way of traditional karate. I have gained lots of in depth knowledge…read moreabout traditional karate from Sensei Ehsan Malaki. I strongly recommend Shotokan Karate Academy if you want to learn in depth about karate.

From the owner: Shotokan Karate Academy is a traditional Japanese school of Shotokan Karate and currently the only…read morebranch of Shotokan Karate International Federation (SKIF) in British Columbia. We believe in the traditional values of karate, and want to pass on the knowledge and benefits of the martial art. We are passionate about karate and want to show others the benefits of incorporating it into their lifestyle. Karate is for everybody, adults and children, and it is never too late to start learning karate. We cordially invite you to come to our class, where focus is on respect, self control, self-confidence, concentration, as well as physical fitness and mental development. Karate students set and accomplish goals in karate, which also gives them more confidence in everyday life. Karate teaches you how to handle pressure, by applying a little bit at a time, so you will push your limits and feel good about trying something you have never imagined you could.

Want to change your life for the better ? This is THE place to become physically, mentally and…read morespiritually more than you ever have been! The instructors , the facilities and the location are superb. Leading the way of your personal transformation Sensei Amber Murphy and sempai Isaac will guide you to a new and meaningful existence as I have personally experienced. Forget the workout with weights and the repetitive jogging - this is the real deal when it comes to self defence . Don Jitsu is practical ,applicable and is a mixed style martial art that combines karate, judo jiu Jitsu , striking and weapons! They also teach a kick boxing , and yoga instruction for all members of your family. I've tried many, many different kinds of sport , fitness and self defence , but this is a way of life! YOU WILL LOVE BEING PART OF SOMETHING GREAT

We have been involved with Purple Dragon Kitsilano martial arts studio for 10 years, since 2005,…read morewhen our oldest son began training. Our middle son now has his black belt, achieved when he was 13 years old and our 11 year old daughter is aiming to achieve her black belt in the summer of 2017. We are thrilled with the program offered by Purple Dragon Kitsilano. Not only is it a physical work out for the students; the core beliefs and values that we as parents talk about with our kids, are also reinforced. The life skills are tenfold on many levels. As part of our involvement as a family with Purple Dragon, we travelled to Trinidad this last summer for our middle son's black belt testing with a team from the studio. What an amazing opportunity to be involved with such a positive experience. The life lessons our son learned from that one experience, along with the lessons learned over the past 7 years while participating at the studio have been outstanding. If you are thinking of beginning martial arts, certainly consider this studio, we highly recommend Purple Dragon Kitsilano.

Sensei Hamid and Hana are great with kids - incorporating fun into their karate instruction (kihon,…read morekata and kumite) and keeping them challenged and engaged. They also encourage competition and support students to compete in local, provincial and national competitions. My kids started from white-level and I'm continuing as a brown belt. For adults, all-levels classes combine physical conditioning and karate fundamentals to challenge your belt level training. Excellent Dojo!!

We had a super fun party for my son's 7th birthday. The kids had a blast at the karate lesson,…read moredancing, and bouncy castle. Highly recommend Hannah and Hamid as party hosts.