Children's Karate
Our proven curriculum will help your child develop balance, coordination, strength, self-control, respect, and self-discipline, all while your child is having fun in a safe, positive environment. What could be better?
We group children into classes based on their age and ability level. This makes it easy for students to start at any age from 3 to 15 and also lets our teachers provide age appropriate instruction.
"Villari's has had a tremendous positive impact on my family. I highly recommend them" - Rod Lockhart
Our instructors have not only mastered Karate, but are trained to teach children. Being a black belt does not automatically make someone an excellent instructor.
As students progress through the curriculum, they will earn colored belts and awards. Unlike many schools, our program is designed such that children set achievable goals and make regular progress.
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Adult Karate
The adult group classes are also 45 minutes classes organized by ability level. Physical fitness and self defense capability are the focus of this program. Hand strikes, kicking skills, felling techniques and grappling skills will help develop a well rounded martial artist. Instructors create an atmosphere that is both positive and fun. A great way to manage your health, increase confidence and relieve stress!
SHUGYOKAN DOJO IAIDO.
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We also offer classes in Muso Jikiden-Eishin Ryu Iai(MJER), Iaido (ee-eye-doh), the tradional and authentic art of the Samurai sword.
The art of Iaido would seem to be a simple one.The student sits or stands quietly, draws out a blade and cuts through the air all in one stroke, then puts the blade away again. To the casual observer there is not a lot to see.
However, Iaido is an exacting art that demands a high level of mental concentration. It is an art of precise motions with only centimeters of tolerance and split second timing.It is also an individual art that involves the student and the sword struggling to achieve perfection of form.
Beyond this physical aspect, Iaido is perhaps the most
philosophically oriented of all of the Japanese budo arts. The name "Iaido" itself is composed of three ideograms "I, "AI"
and "DO"."I" means to "reside" or "be" in a certain place; "AI" means "harmony"; and "DO" means "road" or "path".Hence, "Iaido" means the path to finding harmony in any situation in which one finds oneself - to be prepared for any eventuality.Iaido is a very traditional martial art. Japanese culture, etiquette and history are all important aspects of Iaido taught at Villari's Shugyokan Dojo.
Both the traditional forms of Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu, which originate in the late 16th century, and the modern forms developed by the All Japan Kendo Federation are taught.
Classes are taught by Tim Wakefield, 4th Dan MJER Iaido, and our dojo is an affiliate of the Japanese Canadian Culture Centre, and of the Canadian Kendo Federation.
Beginners need only wear loose clothing. A limited supply of bokuto are available for those who do not have one. All levels are welcome.
"The Iaido at Villari's is awesome. Nowhere else in this area will you be able to find this wonderfully ecclectic art, taught by an experienced swordsman."
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