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At Douvris Martial Arts we have made mindfulness a key component of our dojo culture. To encourage members to carry these intentions outside of the dojo, we have created a monthly blog series with tips and tricks from members of your community.

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Douvris News

Master Class: Strength and Nutrition

September 1, 2025

Saturday, September 6th, from 3 – 5 pm: Strength and nutrition Master Class.

Focus First: How Karate Builds Strong Minds

September 1, 2025

The physical benefits of martial arts are extensive but have you ever considered the even longer list of mental benefits, especially the power of improved focus?

Master Class: Self Defense

September 1, 2025

Saturday, September 27th, from 3 – 5 pm: Self-Defense Masterclass with Sensei Nick for all advanced kids and Junior Black Belts.

Word of the Month: Focus

September 1, 2025

A key benefit of karate is the way it helps children improve their focus. Learning new techniques, mastering complicated fight sequences and sparring in a ring all require children to pay attention and keep paying attention, in a way they find really fun and rewarding. It’s a classic win-win situation.

WKC Pan American/Canadian Open Championship

August 4, 2025

Douvris is proud to host the WKC Pan American/Canadian Open Championship on August 8th and 9th at the Palais des Congres in Gatineau, QC.

Help Jacob Become Youth Athlete of the Year!

August 4, 2025

Jacob Azzi is a member of ours who has been nominated for Youth Athlete of the Year!

Jacob is on Team Canada and sponsored by Team Douvris. He is an International martial artist who has championed on National and world stages. He is humble, fierce, and unstoppable.

Winning, Losing & the Value of Honest Self-Awareness

August 3, 2025

We hear a lot of discussion today among our Karate parents about how schools and sports teams today are creating an “everybody wins” culture.

Striking Master Class with Sensei Patrick

August 1, 2025

Saturday, August 16th, from 3 – 5 pm: Striking Master Class with Sensei Patrick for all Douvris Black belts 13+.

Word of the Month: Honesty

August 1, 2025

You are only ever as good as your word, and that’s why honesty is a critical part of our character development program.

Master Class: Strength and Nutrition

September 1, 2025

Saturday, September 6th, from 3 – 5 pm: Strength and nutrition Master Class.

Focus First: How Karate Builds Strong Minds

September 1, 2025

The physical benefits of martial arts are extensive but have you ever considered the even longer list of mental benefits, especially the power of improved focus?

Master Class: Self Defense

September 1, 2025

Saturday, September 27th, from 3 – 5 pm: Self-Defense Masterclass with Sensei Nick for all advanced kids and Junior Black Belts.

Word of the Month: Focus

September 1, 2025

A key benefit of karate is the way it helps children improve their focus. Learning new techniques, mastering complicated fight sequences and sparring in a ring all require children to pay attention and keep paying attention, in a way they find really fun and rewarding. It’s a classic win-win situation.

WKC Pan American/Canadian Open Championship

August 4, 2025

Douvris is proud to host the WKC Pan American/Canadian Open Championship on August 8th and 9th at the Palais des Congres in Gatineau, QC.

Karate Kick Start Membership Offer

Our Kick Start Membership offer includes two classes and a new uniform for $19.95. It is valid for anyone aged 4 through adult. Our kick start membership is available at all of our Ottawa locations.

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Fitness Kickboxing First Class Membership

Experience our Fitness Kickboxing First Class Membership with a 1-Class Pass for just $10.00. This exclusive offer is available at 8 of our Ottawa fitness training facilities.

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