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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.

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Douvris News

October 9, 2025

Congratulations to Team Douvris Kanata for winning the Myers Automotive Group Team of the Week! Watch the news story here!

Douvris Pink Army

October 1, 2025

Grab a pink belot with a donation of $20+ and wear it to class, October 1 -31, 2025

WKC World Championships

October 1, 2025

From October 25 to 31 in Niagara Falls, USA, are taking place later this month.

Courage & Mindfulness Working in Harmony

October 1, 2025

Courage, mindfulness, and karate are deeply intertwined. All three cultivate the inner strength to confront challenges with clarity and composure. Read our newest article and learn how they work together.

Word of the Month: Courage

October 1, 2025

Courage, Aristotle said, is the most important virtue because it guarantees the others…

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.