At Douvris we believe there are more benefits to be had from attending martial arts classes than simply learning self defence and getting fit. Our karate classes are a vehicle to instill values and skills that your child can put to use in their everyday life.

Top 10 benefits of Learning Karate

1. Our reward system improves children’s self esteem.
2. Our class structure teaches children discipline.
3. Our activities channel children’s aggression.
4. Our confidence classes enhance children’s assertiveness.
5. Our program teaches children life time self-defense skills.
6. Our workouts are a great way to get in shape.
7. Our classes relieve stress.
8. Our Success For Life lessons teach children valuable life skills.
9. Our leadership classes develop children's ability to make good choices.
10. Our program is a lot of fun.

Many of our students compete successfully at Karate Regional, Provincial, National and World championship levels. See this years Douvris martial arts winners:

 2010 Canadian Karate and kickboxing Championships

 2011 World Karate and Kickboxing Championships

We are also proud that most of our instrutors are past youth students of Douvris martial arts.

Douvris martial arts students competed for team Canada at the WKC World championships in Spain, see the medal honour roll.