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ABOUT SEKISHINKAN

All-Japan Shoseikan Karate-do was founded by our Soke, Katsutoshi Ishihara, in Chiba-Prefecture of Japan in 1968. Ishihara is one of the active students of Gogen Yamaguchi, one of the world famous Karatedo-ka. Since 1971, Ishihara has travelled around the world to promote Shoseikan and Goju-Ryu Karate-do. As a result, World Shoseikan Karate (WSK) was formed and assisting the worldwide Karate development. Currently, we have over 50 Shibu Dojo in Japan, Canada, USA, Hong Kong, India, Pondicherry, Chennai, Dubai, Sri Lanka and Mexico.

In 2006, the first Shoseikan Dojo of Canada  (aka WSK Sekishinkan Karate-do) was established in Vancouver, BC by Shihan, Henry Chan (6th Dan) who is the direct student of Kancho Ishihara. In 2007, Kancho Ishihara has officially appointed Shihan Chan to be Chief Instructor of the World Shoseikan Karate Canada Division. With the spirit and knowledge from Kancho Ishihara, Shihan Chan aims to promote Goju-Ryu Karatedo and Shoseikan spirit across Canada and America.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
​Sekishinkan is World Shoseikan Karate Canada Division and is authorized by Katsutoshi Ishihara, the Chief Master of World Shoseikan Karate-do. Any other clubs using Shoseikan's name in Canada may be un-authorized and does not have the affiliation with WSK.

ACCEPTING NEW ENROLLMENT!

​FREE trial class available! 

To register for a FREE trial class, please click here. Or if you have any questions, please scroll to the bottom of this page for our contact form.

Are you an individual who want to join us for training?

Or you owned a dojo (or martial art club) and want to affiliate with WSK Sekishinkan? 

​Click here for more information.

COVID-19 NOTICE!

Mask is optional and highly recommended it as a protection for everyone at our Dojo. However, if you or your child is sick or has any symptoms, please stay home and do not come to the classes.   

Thank you for your understanding and support. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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OUR DOJO (BRANCHES)

Vancouver Dojo

Kid Class: Friday 6:00pm-6:45pm
Regular Class: Friday 7:00pm-8:30pm

Richmond Olympic Oval Dojo

Kid Class: Sat, 2:00pm-2:45pm
Regular Class: Sat, 2:45pm-4:00pm

Sekishinkan Headquarter

For Private training and Promotion Test only​

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WHY CHOOSE SEKISHINKAI KARATE-DO

​​Traditional Japan Karate with WKF & JKF Goju-Kai standard

You might hear lots of different types of Karate in the world, with colorful uniforms and badges. We can tell you that Karate is originally from Japan. The true "Karate" must have linkage to or originate from the starting point of Karate, Okinawa. Sekishinkan Karate-do has that linkage to the birth place of Karate-do with the standard of WKF, JKF and JKF Goju-Kai. 

Supervised and directed by Experienced Instructors

Sekishinkan Karate is managed and supervised by Shihan Henry Chan, Blackbelt 6th Dan, who has 30+ years Karate and martial arts experience. Shihan Chan is a direct student of Kancho, Katsutoshi Ishihara (Blackbelt 9th Dan) of All-Japan Shoseikan Karate-do.  In addition, our Instructor team is certified by National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) and are the active member of Karate BC.

Multiple Locations and Competitive Rates

Sekishinkan Karate offers a competitive fixed rate per month. This is a monthly charge and does not affect how many classes or how many times you train per week.  You can attend all classes/programs at all our associated Dojo's without any extra fees. We also offer FREE trial lesson, so you can experience it before you joined. Please contact us for more information.

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BENEFIT OF KARATE-DO

Fitness:  Karate helps you to develop and maintain a well balanced body and increases your fitness up to your personal maximum. The Karate exercise involves the use of the whole body, enhancing flexibility, muscle strength and stamina.

Concentration & Self Esteem: Sekishinkan Karate does not only benefit your body, but improves your character as well. Through proper and effective training, we target to assist our members to achieve confidence, values of respect, harmony, self-control, discipline and responsibility, on top of fitness.

Traditional: Goju-Ryu is one of the original styles of Traditional Karate, and has proved to be efficient as a martial art ever since its creation. With its experience and history, Sekishinkan Karate is one of the best choices.

Highest Quality: Sekishinkan is well-organized Karate club, with a connection to Japan Karate history. The genealogy shows that we are well-trained, with experience and famous Karate Instructors. The Chief Instructor of Sekishinkan Karate, Shihan Henry Chan, has the 6th Dan Blackbelt qualification and NCCP Competition certification. 

Affordable and Flexible: Sekishinkan Karate offers an affordable training fee for everyone. With our monthly fee, you could train as much as you want.

Suitable for all ages: Sekishinkan Karate is suitable for women and men who is ages of 8 and up. We also offer a Karate-kid program, for ages 4 to 7.

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​HOW TO JOIN US?

FOR INDIVIDUAL
Sekishinkan Karate welcomes everyone, no matter you're a beginner or have been training in Karate or any other martial arts for many years.

​FOR CLUB
​Want to become an affiliated club with Sekishinkan Karate? Sekishinkan welcomes any inquiries from other style Karate dojo or other martial art schools. 

WE ARE NCCP CERTIFIED!

Sekishinkan Karate is proud to announce that beginning September 2008, our instructors are NCCP certified.  National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) is the recognized national standard for certification in 65 different sports including Karate.  Our aim is to continually provide our instructors the tools to deliver a Karate program of the highest caliber.

CHILDREN FITNESS TAX CREDIT

Starting with the 2007 tax year, the Government of Canada allows a non-refundable tax credit based on eligible fitness expenses paid by parents to register a child in a prescribed program of physical activity. For more information, please visit Canada Revenue Agency website.

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