Mindfulness
with Douvris

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.

Read our Mindfulness with Douvris blog posts online, or sign up to receive monthly mindfulness reminders straight to your inbox!

Douvris News

Achieving Goals Through Karate: How is it Different?

September 12, 2023

Much like those classic all-ages toy commercials, goal-setting benefits those aged 1 to 101. Although the goals and the process of achieving them vary with age, the core benefit is the same. Goals are a way of holding one accountable, determining what one wants in life, and keeping one on track.

Black Belt Master Class

September 1, 2023

Come join us on Saturday, September 30th from 3PM-5:15PM for this very special event. Open for all Douvris Black Belts. Spots are limited!

Word of the Month: Focus

September 1, 2023

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.

8 Simple and Realistic Self-Care Tips and Ideas

August 28, 2023

Practicing self-care is the most important way to help students keep their stress levels low and avoid burnout. Here are 8 simple and realistic self-care tips and ideas that you and your family can implement.

Summer Fight Camp

August 1, 2023

If you are looking for extra training this summer, check out Robbie Lavoie’s fight camp happening this August 8-11. The cost is $299+HST. Please call 613-234-5000 or sign-up via email at info@douvris.com.

Achieving Goals Through Karate: How is it Different?

September 12, 2023

Much like those classic all-ages toy commercials, goal-setting benefits those aged 1 to 101. Although the goals and the process of achieving them vary with age, the core benefit is the same. Goals are a way of holding one accountable, determining what one wants in life, and keeping one on track.

Black Belt Master Class

September 1, 2023

Come join us on Saturday, September 30th from 3PM-5:15PM for this very special event. Open for all Douvris Black Belts. Spots are limited!

Word of the Month: Focus

September 1, 2023

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.

8 Simple and Realistic Self-Care Tips and Ideas

August 28, 2023

Practicing self-care is the most important way to help students keep their stress levels low and avoid burnout. Here are 8 simple and realistic self-care tips and ideas that you and your family can implement.

Summer Fight Camp

August 1, 2023

If you are looking for extra training this summer, check out Robbie Lavoie’s fight camp happening this August 8-11. The cost is $299+HST. Please call 613-234-5000 or sign-up via email at info@douvris.com.

Karate Trial Offer

Our Karate Trial Offer includes two classes and a new uniform for $19.95. It is valid for anyone aged 4 through adult. Our Karate Trial Offer is available at all of our Ottawa locations.

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