I am a mature adult martial arts student. I have trained elsewhere. At Toraguchi you do much more than 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. read more

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

A very nice Dojo right in the heart of downtown Oakville! Sensei is very experienced and Senpai Kenney, McCoy and Mr. Easton are amazing people and well organized. Highly recommended!! read more

My kids lacked self esteem and confidence. I also thought they could use some more fitness to their already busy schedule. We decided to enrol them with Sensei Kenney and his wonderful supporting cast of Sempai Mcoy, Sempai Kenney and Kohai Oke. The confidence level is through the roof self esteem never better and the individual needs of each child throughout the cmac family is attended to on a whole different level amazing simply amazing. Thank You to Sensei and family for welcoming us into this group. Father of Ella and Zach and new student of Sensei myself. Gary Brown read more

To me, the three most important things about selecting a dojo is the people, the quality of instruction, and the flexibility of the time schedule. Toraguchi has all three plus! There is a real sense of community at the dojo where other students help you out and real friendships form. The instruction is top knotch and Senpai Kenney is always exploring ways to augment his teaching and the class offerings. Lastly, day or night, I always know there is an opportunity to train with new classes added regularly. Many thanks. read more

Nothing but positive things to say about Sensei Kenney and this dojo. Positive, encouraging, respectful training environment.