Our son started when he was six or so, and he is still going now at age 17 (and a junior black…read morebelt). Shudokan is a great place to train your mind, spirit, and body and they make each newcomer feel welcome and appreciated.

We first found the dojo when my oldest child turned 5, and we decided that some karate classes were…read morein order to help him burn off all the extra energy. As a parent I sat and watched the class in the nice open dojo (not like some of the other dojos we visited where parents are kept behind glass, or worse - not allowed to watch at all!) and was really impressed with the varied, challenging, and fun exercises he was doing. The children's instructors at this dojo are really quite genius at getting the kids involved, keeping them engaged, and teaching respect and discipline. After a year we noticed a big difference in my son - he was more focused at home and at school (yes, even at only six years of age!) and he was always ready to go to karate. After watching on the sidelines for a couple years I finally decided it was time to join the dojo myself. I can tell you that this is not a McDojo. The head instructor, Sensei Tetsuji Nakamura, is the chief instructor of the International Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karatedo Federation (I.O.G.K.F.) and holds a seventh degree black belt. Other instructors are similarly highly ranked and they have truly earned their positions. This is a place where you work hard to move up the ranks... don't expect a black belt in one year! However, it is also a friendly and welcoming place where there is a real sense of community. I have been a student at Shudokan for six years now and have loved every minute of it!

I am a mature adult martial arts student. I have trained elsewhere. At Toraguchi you do much more…read morethan train. It is a true nurturing, 'get the best out of me' dojo. This provides self-improvement of mind, body and spirit to all students - young and old. Opened in 1999, it is family owned and operated with an expansive set of connections within the martial arts community locally and internationally. It is a friendly and informative learning atmosphere with a Sensei who always attends directly to students growth. The instruction is tailored to each student, not to a dojo 'formula' or teaching method. We all are individuals and treated as such. Sensei Jonathan teaches all classes, and students routinely get one on one guidance. He maintains traditional GoJu Ryu karate values of courtesy and respect. There are regular on the mat in depth discussions as to the 'why's' behind what is taught. This greatly helps student's understanding of the meaning and connection between techniques. Sensei constantly educates himself, and this shows in the way he teaches students. He has a wealth of practical knowledge and teaches it well. Parents bring their children to attend classes; then join themselves.....what better reference can you get. The dojo is very conveniently located close to the QEW at Bronte, Lakeshore and Bronte Go Station in Oakville, with ample free parking. I highly recommend this dojo.

High quality and caring members of the Toraguchi team makes this dojo a one off a kind.read more

Super welcoming, and hard working atmosphere. This dojo is great because all belt levels train…read moretogether, the focus is always on each person improving (no matter their belt level or experience) It is an excellent way to improve focus!

From the owner: Ronin Kai Karate is a Karate style based on Kyokushin Karate and incorporates specialized take-down…read moreand throwing techniques.

My son like Karate, instructor is kind and pay attention to my son's movement!read more

This is an excellent school with friendly people. Feels like home. Sensei is very knowledgeable…read more Great place to learn real karate, develop skills, discipline, focus, self-defense.

There is a lot that I can say about training here. I have learned much about compassion, survival…read moreand loyalty. Long story short: "Trust Classical Training". By this I mean: trust the pushups, trust the kata, trust the drills, and trust the critiques. If you are looking for a school that goes above and beyond the fighting aspect, HERE IS THE PLACE TO GO. As Health Science and Kinesiology graduate, I can vouche for the benefits of children, youth, adults, and even our Elders training here at CMAC. Physical, neurological, psychological and the list goes on. Being apart of this school is a journey worth any and all struggles. The beauty is that we struggle and work through things together. Especially the girls here, we got us a sistahood built on Respect, hard work and Love. It doesn't matter if we don't get along outside, because the dojo is no place for ego and aggression. We train hard, we hold it together, and we have each other's back. No woman gets left behind at the DaPo. Ohana After all of these years, It's an inspiring feeling being able to train under someone like Sensei and Ms.Samson.

From the owner: Create the best version of yourself through martial arts training!…read more Strengthen your body, mind, and spirit through challenging and fun martial arts classes. Learn karate, arnis, kickboxing / sparring, self-defence for ages 4 to adult. Classes are in our on-location, available 7 days a week. The way is in training!