Visitor from Japan

We would like to welcome Norihiro Yoshida to CKMA . Nori is a Full-Contact Karate Syuwa Kaikan 1st degree black belt with 10 years training and also has competition experience. He competed with great results in the last years in Japan :
- 2012 Northern Kyushu tournament 1st place.
- General lightweight all 2012 Kyushu tournament 2nd place (Kyokushin Tezuka Group)
- General lightweight 2012 Fukuoka tournament 3rd place .
He will be in Toronto for about ten months to learn english and decided to train with us for six months in all martial arts we offer ( kyokushin karate, kickboxing and jiu-jitsu ).
We are happy to have you as a guest student Nori !
 Osu !

IFK Affiliation

IFK
International Federation of Karate - Kyokushin
President Hanshi Steve Arneil 10th Dan

Contact Kicks Martial Arts Dojo is directly affiliated to the IFK since 2010 and we are the Headquarters for IFK Kyokushin Canada Organization.
The IFK  has more than 45000 members in 39 countries.
For more information about IFK Canada and affiliation requests please visit our website : www.ifkcanada.ca
For more about IFK and Hanshi Steve Arneil please visit the official website : www.ifk-kyokushin.com

Karate while six months pregnant !

Senpai Mici Fogarasi 1st Degree Black Belt is training through
her pregnancy ! She is six months pregnant now, but she is still kicking hard and practicing kata ! True example of dedication and Kyokushin Spirit ! Osu !

 

2014 T-Shirt

2014 T-SHIRT design done and ready to order now !
Pre-order SPECIALS : 1 for $20 or 2 for $35 . Regular price will be $25/t-shirt. Everyone please bring your size , quantity and money so I can place the order. Starting September 1st, the gym t-shirt will be mandatory ! Pre-ordering time limit is August 1st.

Outdoor training

This Saturday we decided to train outdoors at Downsview Park.
It was a wonderful day , sunny and 28 C , perfect for running, kickboxing and jiujitsu.

Student Profile - Scott

Student Profile: Scott Heaney 

 1. D.O.B, weight and height. 16/05/70 165lbs 5”10
 2. Short history in martial arts: - No formal training until my 20s when I studied American Kenpo Karate for five years.
 3. Why did you choose Contact Kicks ? – I was specifically looking for Kyokushin Karate training, because in Kenpo there was no contact, and I felt Kyokushin would offer me that. I chose Contact Kicks and stayed because not only are the physical components of Karate taught, but Sensei Fogarasi embodies the spirit of martial arts (budo) and teaches with a philosophy that is applicable inside and outside of the dojo. Sensei Fogarasi’s teaching has literally changed my life. I have also made great friends. It is a family atmosphere. The best decision I have ever made.
4. What are your future goals regarding martial arts training: – Continue my training in Kyokushin, help build our dojo and spread Kyokushin in Canada, with the goal of someday being able to teach.
 5. Favorite technique ? – Currently, inside low kick (uchi gedan mawashi geri)
 6. Other hobbies ? – Music, reading, writing (including blogging), movies & documentaries, fitness & wellness, family and enjoying nature with my dogs.