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BC’s longest-running karate club

Celebrating 52 years as a non-profit organization teaching karate-do in Nanaimo, BC

Training

Find out where and when we train, and club dues. Access forms. Learn more about our style, Shotokan karate.

People

Meet our current instructors, our board, and the people who built the club.

History

Celebrating our 52nd anniversary in 2022, NSKA is the longest-running karate club in B.C.

Seek perfection of character.

Be faithful.

Endeavor.

Respect others.

Refrain from violent behaviour.

Karate-do is a lifetime study.

shotokan Dojo kun (precepts)

2025/26 Season

In September, our normal training sessions will resume at Departure Bay Elementary School. Training dates are Monday and Wednesday 7:00 – 8:00 for juniors. Parents are welcome to train with their children. Monday, Wednesday and Friday 7:00-8:30 for senior belts

Summer 2025 training

For July and August 2025, we are currently training every Tuesday and Thursday at Oliver Woods Community Centre, upstairs in Salal 1 room from 7 to 8, until the end of August.  It is an all ages class, but may train separate.    The return date to Departure Bay School gym in September is Sept 8th. 2025 .

Training

We train at Departure Bay Elementary School gym when the schools are open. Children/youth classes are on Mondays and Wednesdays, 7-8 (Parents can train with their children). Adults train on Monday, Wednesday and Friday 7-8:30. Please enter the dojo through the gym’s side doors (far left side of the building when facing it from the…

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