Douvris Martial Arts
- Aylmer -
A little About Us
DOUVRIS Aylmer is owned and operated by Sensei Kirk Kelly. The team offers specialized strengthening and conditioning classes to amateurs and professional athletes. Increase your reflexes, flexibility, speed and stamina. Discover your full potential at Douvris Aylmer!
Karate & FItness Programs We Offer
Karate Youth (Ages 13-17)
Our Karate Youth program blends traditional martial arts training with modern fitness to help students build strength, confidence, and resilience. Teens develop discipline, technical skills, focus, and leadership qualities that help develop mental fortitude that extends beyond the dojo.
Why Choose Douvris?
Special Family Rates
Discounted family membership options make training affordable for everyone.
All-Inclusive Membership
Progress with confidence! Your membership includes all belt testing and advancement fees.
Karate Member Perks
Karate members enjoy complimentary fitness kickboxing classes.
40+ Years of Expertise
Four decades of proven martial arts and character development.
A Community That Inspires
Douvris is more than a dojo. It's a family built on passion, tradition, and values that shape tomorrow’s leaders.
Belonging Starts Here
We provide a safe, inclusive, and welcoming space where students of all ages and backgrounds feel supported and encouraged.
Your Journey To Excellence
From life skills to black belt training, we guide every student toward their personal best, on and off the mats.
Douvris Starter Memberships
The most exciting way to see what makes us different is to step on the mat and try it for yourself.
At DOUVRIS, we’ve created two starter memberships so you can experience our classes, our culture, and what it really feels like to be part of the DOUVRIS family.
Call us at 819-682-0404 and see how strength, confidence, and empowerment can transform your life. Take the first step-you'll never look back!
Douvris Aylmer Class Schedule
Curious about our class times? Explore our weekly class schedule to find training times that fit your lifestyle. With programs for every age and level, it’s easy to stay consistent, progress confidently, and make martial arts a part of your routine.
The schedule is effective as of December 1, 2025
Douvris Aylmer Instructors
Senseis Kelly Kirk and Evan O'Byrne are members of the Aylmer community and leaders in karate.
Sensei Kirk Kelly
I became interested in Karate when I passed by the Douvris Martial Arts booth at the Ottawa Exhibition in 1987 and signed up for their introductory course. I achieved my Black Belt in 1990 and obtained my Fourth Degree in May 2008 from Master Sensei John Douvris. The Martial Artists that impressed me were Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris. I have always enjoyed teaching Karate and when the opportunity came up to run my own school, I acted quickly and have been living my dream for the past twelve years. I have been told that not only am I running a Martial Arts School, it is also a Community Centre as many Alymerites have been introduced here.
I enjoy meeting new people and their families and watching my students achieve their goals. I have made true friendships with many students who are now helping me maintain the high standards of the school. I have instructed students in the past that are now currently living their own dreams of competing in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Events. The reason I stayed with Karate over the many other sports I competed in was because of the discipline and its benefits such as strength, endurance, balance, stamina, flexibility, concentration and focus.
Where To Find Us
Want to learn more? Feel free to drop in for a visit! We are located at 61 Symmes Street!
Contact Us:
Douvris Martial Arts Aylmer
61 Symmes Street
Gatineau, QC J9H 3J8
Hours:
Monday, 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. & 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Friday, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. & 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Experience the Difference:
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