St Catharines Martial Arts Centre

‍ This is our 40th year of teaching karate in St. Catharines! The St. Catharines Martial Arts Centre is a traditional dojo offering training in CLASSES FOR KIDS 7 TO 12 YEARS OLD. AS WELL AS FOR TEENS & ADULTS If you have trained in another dojo or style we may accept your belt rank. Established in October 1986, The only martial arts school in the city that has a direct connection to Okinawa, Japan, the birthplace of karate. Goju Ryu karate has the distinction of being the first of the Okinawan karate styles to be officially named. The style was created by Chojun Miyagi and was formally registered as “Goju Ryu” with the Japanese government in 1933. The late Meitoku Yagi was one of the senior students of Goju Ryu karate creator, Chojun Miyagi. After Miyagi’s death the Miyagi family chose Meitoku Yagi to carry on the traditions of the style. Yagi taught the system to his two sons. The oldest son, Meitatsu, carries on the technical finesses of the style and its philosophy. Meibukan means “House of the Pure Minded Warrior” and was the name Meitoku Yagi chose for his school.We are honoured to be members of the Meibukan and to have the opportunity to learn from Sensei Meitatsu Yagi. The International Meibukan Gojyu Ryu Karate Association website can be found at IMGKA.com.