This month, Karate BC would like to profile the Westshore Kimura Shukokai Karate. Thank you for being a member of Karate BC!
Club Name: Westshore Kimura Shukokai Karate
1St Chief Sensei: Rob Walker
Current Sensei: Rob & Sarah Walker
Year Club was founded: 2011
Number of Members: 32
Style Association: Kimura Shukokai International
Westshore Kimura Shukokai Karate are members of Kimura Shukokai International directly under Sensei David Bentley – Kimura Shukokai International’s Chief Instructor for Western Canada. Shukokai is a branch of Shito-Ryu founded by Sensei Chojiro Tani in 1946.
The dojo was opened in September 2011 using hourly spaces rented at the Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre in Colwood and City Centre Park in Langford. Westshore Kimura Shukokai Karate moved into a dedicated space at City Centre Park in July, 2013 and expanded their leased area in September, 2014. They are one of 4 Kimura Shukokai Dojos in the Greater Victoria area. Other locations are Deep Cove, Brentwood Bay and Sooke. Their participants range in age from 3 to 55 with the largest group being the 7-13 year olds.
A unique characteristic of the Westshore Kimura Shukokai Karate is that father and daughter are partners in the Dojo and share all aspects of the business and teaching. They offer traditional karate shaped by sport science, a consistent approach to Shukokai Karate since its creation in Kobe, Japan 70 years ago. “Our goal is to nurture a community of practice where young people can excel in the art and sport, feel safe and become better all-around citizens” reflects Sensei Rob Walker. The agility ladder is a favourite way to start almost every class. They finish every kid’s class with a game. The current favourites are “Ninja” and the “Sock Game”.
Westshore Kimura Shukokai Karate has many wonderful students. Kahlil Jones is 12 years old and their senior youth student. Kahlil successfully graded for her 3rd Kyu Brown Belt in October of 2014 under Shihan Eddie Daniels of England, 8th Dan, one of 4 World Chief Instructors for Kimura Shukokai International.
Kahlil consistently participates in more classes than any other student, demonstrates an exceptional standard in both technique and attitude and serves as an outstanding role model for her juniors. She now assists with teaching and has the potential to be an excellent instructor.
Main Contact Person: Rob Walker
Phone Number: 250-889-3343
Email Address: westshorekarate@gmail.com
Website: www.shukokai-canada.com/locations/west-shore-dojo
Facebook: www.facebook.com/WestshoreKimuraShukokaiKarate
