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Sports Parenting 101
We watch them enter the ring. Our hearts are beating in our chests. We watch hours of practice and sacrifice step onto the mats for two minutes to shine and we hold our breath. We wait for the marks. We watch the score.
Read More10 Karate Terms That You Need to Know
Stemming from a world steeped with deep history and traditions, karate comes with a wealth of lingo. From movements to numbers and all in between, there’s a name for that. How many can you list? Here are 10 karate terms that every student should add to their mental martial arts dictionary.
Read MoreBreast Cancer Awareness Month
In support of Breast Cancer Awareness for the month of October all Douvris locations will be selling headbands. Students are welcome to wear them both in class and outside of the dojo for a donation of $20!
Read MoreTeam Douvris Photoshoot Fundraiser
We are having a photo shoot on Saturday, October 22nd at the Bank St location from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Read MoreGet Fit with Sensei Nick for FREE
25-Minute Core, Shoulders and Hips Workout for Strength and Mobility
Read MoreAfter-School Programs at Douvris Martial Arts in Ottawa
School is in session and routine is back. With all of the after-school programs to choose from, it’s important to ask yourself a few big questions!
Read MoreGet Fit with Sensei Nick
This workout will be a 30/35 minute bodyweight workout focusing on building strength and mobility in our hips, lower back, obliques and abs.
Read More5 Ways How Karate Can Impact Academic Success
Karate has the astounding ability to inflect lifelong skills, mindsets, and keys to success. All of which, help students grow in the dojo.
Read MoreThoughts from a Karate Mom
A call came in recently to the dojo. A lovely and kind elderly gentleman was moving from his family home and, in packing, found boxes of karate trophies stored in the basement.
Read MoreSummer Fight Camp
Join Robbie Lavoie for one of his 2 sumemr fight camp sessions this summer!
Read More3 Ways That Martial Arts Can Help Improve Social Skills
Blossomed young, and worked on for life- that’s social skills. Although a skill that is carried on throughout life, it oftentimes stems from who one was in their younger years…
Read MoreInclusivity at Douvris Martial Arts
Inclusivity refers to the acceptance of those around you for who they are as a person. Inclusivity can relate to how one looks or dresses, what or who one likes, one’s flaws or feats, and more.
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