What is our style of Karate?
Shito-Ryu Karate is one of the four major styles of Japanese Karate. It combines the techniques and strategies of the two original schools of Okinawan Karate: Shorin (speed) and Shorei (Power). Our style was founded by Master Kenwa Mabuni (1889-1957), combining the teachings of his two great masters: Itosu (1830-1915) and Higashionna (1851-1915).
What is our Organization?
Westmount Karate and Kobudo Club is a member of Genbukai, headquartered in Santa Ana, California. The Head and Chief Instructor of Genbukai is Shihan Fumio Demura, who trained under Master Sakagami, one of Kenwa Mubuni’s students. Genbukai combines training in Shito-Ryu Karate with Kobudo, the study of traditional Okinawan weapons. Shihan Demura conducts a seminar at least once a year in our area, giving our students an opportunity to train directly with a Karate Master.
The Canadian Genbukai organization is headed by Sensei Cameron Steuart, located in Lloydminster, Alberta.
Below is a video of our annual training and banquet in Lloydminster with Sensei Cameron Steuart and Shihan Fumio Demura. Being a part of the organization means being a part of the family.
Our Dojo
We are located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and are a non-profit society registered under the Alberta Societies Act. Our dojo provides a family-friendly environment, teaching traditional Japanese Karate. We offer instruction in Shito-Ryu Karate within the Genbukai organization, as taught by Shihan Fumio Demura.
Genbukai also includes Kobudo, instruction in traditional Okinawan weapons.
Our chief instructor is Sensei John Watson. The dojo is a member of the Genbukai Canada organization, headed by Sensei Cameron Steuart.
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We gratefully acknowledge Alberta Sport Connection for their recent financial contribution to our dojo.
Take a look at our floor in the photo gallery. Thanks to our supplier Hatashita!