Leslieville Jiu-Jitsu Club

2011-09-19T08:43:00.000-07:00

New Mat Times - Saturday Class added!

Our classes are now running Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 8:30pm, and Saturday starting at 10:30am.

If you are interested in what we do, or joining our group- then you will also be interested in our new 'Learn to Roll' program starting soon. This program is an introduction to the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and will lead you through everything you need to know to get started in this fun sport and effective martial art.

Matt Thornton Toronto Seminar

2011-08-03T07:31:00.000-07:00

The President of the Straight Blast Gym,

Matt Thornton

is teaching a seminar in Toronto!

Our good friends over at Turning Point Training Methods are hosting Matt for another one of his unique coaching seminars.

We will be taking a small group over to this SOLD OUT seminar to learn, train, and experience jiu-jitsu the SBGi way. If you have not attended one of these seminars, I would highly recommend early registration for the next one.

Matt Thornton and the Straight Blast Gym group have greatly influenced how we are approaching our curriculum, coaching methods, and overall vibe on the mats. A lot of our unique approach has been absorbed and molded from these seminars and training opportunities with this organisation. For more info, click the links.

Straight Blast Gym Canada

Straight Blast Gym Headquarters

Turning Point Training Methods

Grapple Juice

SBGi MATT THORNTON Seminar

2011-05-30T08:42:00.000-07:00

PRESIDENT OF THE STRAIGHT BLAST GYM

MATT THORNTON

TEACHING BJJ IN ST. CATHERINES, ONTARIO

Matt Thornton is the Founder & Head Coach of SBGi. He has been teaching for over 20 years. On June 24th and 25th, he will be teaching at the Canadian Headquarters for the SBGi in St. Catherines.

You can get more details on the Canadian HQ here. Contact us if you'd like to join our group and head out to training with the President of the Straight Blast Gym.

Straight Blast Gym International Site

Straight Blast Gym Canada Site

New Hours, New Classes

2011-02-04T13:08:00.001-08:00

The Leslieville Ju-Jitsu Club has expanded its training days!!

That's right, along with more days and hours we also have more ways for our community to participate in our Jiu-Jitsu programs. If you don't know what Jiu-Jitsu is -come on out to experience it for yourself.

This style of martial art centers its focus on grappling and wrestling, and is an exciting recreational sport. Competitors begin matches standing attempting to grab and take one another to the mats, where the focus becomes to make your opponent give up by signalling with a ‘tap’. This ‘tap’ signal is patting the mats, your opponent, or yourself repeatedly until the match is stopped.

How do I join in?

Just contact us to let us know when you would like to drop by. Classes are Tuesday & Thursday evenings, and Sunday afternoons. If this is your first try with martial arts- all you will need is a set of gym clothes (t-shirt & track-pants or shorts). If you are visiting from another club or have trained in the past, bring your gi. See our price for drop in and membership rates, or contact us to join our next clinic.

Leslieville Ju-Jitsu Club:

Tuesdays 8pm-9:30pm

Thursdays 8pm-9:30pm

Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals

Sundays - Times to be announced

Jiu-Jitsu Clinics & Workshops

Interested?

For those that are interested in any of our programs, you can contact the class instructor at:

Andrew Carr-Locke – Owner/Coach

Man-Alive Martial Arts - www.manalive.ca

416-859-5425 or mamagym@gmail.com

Open House Days - Free Seminars!

2010-11-11T12:01:00.000-08:00

For the month of December we will be having Open House Days featuring a 2hr Free Seminar every Sunday!

If you've ever wanted to try the sport of Grappling or see what Leslieville Jiu-Jitsu is all about, now is your chance.

We will be focusing on basic elements of our curriculum so everyone may join in and follow along, no matter what level of experience you have. For those who do have more experience our style of teaching and training allows for all levels to work together, while offering greater understanding and technical challenges for those who are ready for them.

These seminars are in preparation for our next registration period and new group beginners classes starting in the new year.
Our 18 class / 6-week introductory program sessions are starting Jan 16th and Jan 23rd 2011.

Classes include a new uniform (gi) and a 2 disc DVD set featuring the curriculum we will be following for those first 18 classes.
Registration for this program will be open in December.

New Hours! New Groups! More Classes!

2010-07-21T08:15:00.000-07:00

The Leslieville Ju-Jitsu Club has expanded its training days!!

How do I join in?

Leslieville Ju-Jitsu Club:

Tuesdays 8pm-9:30pm

Thursdays 8pm-9:30pm

Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals

Sundays 2pm-3pm

Jiu-Jitsu Clinics & Workshops

Sundays 3pm-4pm

Open Mat / Extra practice

Interested?

For those that are interested in any of our programs, you can contact the class instructor at:

Andrew Carr-Locke – Owner/Coach

Man-Alive Martial Arts - www.manalive.ca

416-859-5425 or mamagym@gmail.com

Closed this weekend - NO GRAPPLING

2010-07-13T12:31:00.000-07:00

Leslieville Ju-Jitsu Club will be closed for the July 17-18th weekend.

If you are interested in joining us on Sunday July 25th, please email to let us know. To all our regular students, we will see you on the 25th.We will be beginning our next term in the first week of August, so get your paperwork in and sign up before we run out of space.

Other news
We are accepting new students for our grappling programs in both the Leslieville Ju-Jitsu Club, and Sister Samurai Women's Grappling Club. Email us at bjjkarate@gmail.com to reserve a spot for a trial class, or for more information. New groups starting soon (Aug.)

If you can't make it out to Leslieville - No Worries! The No-Gi Dojo is opening soon. We are accepting registrations for our new Downtown location at Bloor and Bathurst. The new Urban Karate Centre (a.k.a.- No-Gi Dojo) will be running classes on Friday evenings, and will be starting in the near future. This is not your traditional karate program. Please email us at urbankarate@gmail.com for more information and start date for classes.

And for the kids in our Playground Self-Defence programs, we will be starting our classes soon. if you need any more information about these programs or for our summer location in Leslieville, please email us at urbankarate@gmail.com.

July news from karateschool.ca

2010-07-02T09:48:00.000-07:00

Leslieville Ju-Jitsu Classes - Open classes from the 4th until the 11th.

The next term for our classes is starting! Anyone who may be interested is encouraged to put your name on our sign up list. Please email bjjkarate@gmail.com, and we will reserve your spot for the first free trail class. The next term is 3 months (July-Sept). A martial arts kimono is required, and can be purchased through us if you like (there is a great deal on sign ups including uniforms). For the First 2 classes (July 4th and 11th, no uniform is required), it is an open class for all experience levels.

We are also looking for more women students, and anyone who may be interested from Teens through to Adults are encouraged to check out our Sister Samurai page for information, or email us at bjjkarate@gmail.com . We will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Fun, relaxed, amazing!

Summer Term for the Withrow Park Clubhouse - We are going to be running our classes in Leslieville, out of the dance studio behind the Ceili Cottage (Queen St and Alton Ave, South side, White picket fence). New term to begin mid-July, please email for more details.... once things are confirmed, you will be among the first to know.

This summer term will be focusing on the next part of our Playground Self-defence Karate programs- Playground Part 2, the Pulling game!

Both the Intermediate class and the Beginners class will be combined for the summer.

Other News!

- Our Urban Karate Program has a new location- DOWNTOWN!! At Bloor and Bathurst, we are set to open new classes in July. The First courses will run towards the middle of the month to begin our 3 month trial program. Anyone who is interested in these classes can email us at urbankarate@gmail.com to be put on the waiting list or to ask any questions. We will be accepting registrations come July.

- New partnerships forming with some of our suppliers! Keep in touch for all the new information, but we may be able to increase our showroom, and product line shortly. This will mean great availability for gear and equipment, as well as shorter waiting times for uniform orders. More to come on this closer to August. Stay Tuned!

Holiday - In the sun!

2010-06-17T19:10:00.000-07:00

Well, the time has come. We are taking a break for a couple weeks while I get married, and have a honeymoon. The current classes are going to be suspended until our return in the beginning of July. Thanks to everyone who have been sending us their warm wishes and congratulations. Thanks to all of you.

Leslieville Ju-Jitsu Classes - Open classes from the 4th until the 11th.

The next term for our classes is starting in July. Anyone who may be interested is encouraged to put your name on our sign up list. email bjjkarate@gmail.com, and we will reserve your spot for the first free trail class. The next term is 3 months (July-Sept). A martial arts kimono is required, and can be purchased through us if you like (there is a great deal on sign ups including uniforms).

We are also looking for more women students, and anyone who may be interested from Teens through to Adults are encouraged to check out our Sister Samurai page for information, or email us at bjjkarate@gmail.com . We will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Fun, relaxed, amazing!

Summer Term for the Withrow Park Clubhouse - We are going to be running our classes in Leslieville, out of the dance studio behind the Ceili Cottage (Queen St and Alton Ave, South side, White picket fence). New term to begin mid-July, please email for more details.... once things are confirmed, you will be among the first to know.

This summer term will be focusing on the next part of our Playground Self-defence Karate programs- Playground Part 2, the Pulling game!

Both the Intermediate class and the Beginners class will be combined for the summer.

Other News!

- Our Urban Karate Program has a new location- DOWNTOWN!! At Bloor and Bathurst, we are set to open new classes in July. The First courses will run towards the middle of the month to begin our 3 month trial program. Anyone who is interested in these classes can email us at urbankarate@gmail.com to be put on the waiting list or to ask any questions. We will be accepting registrations come July.

- New partnerships forming with some of our suppliers! Keep in touch for all the new information, but we may be able to increase our showroom, and product line shortly. This will mean great availability for gear and equipment, as well as shorter waiting times for uniform orders. More to come on this closer to August. Stay Tuned!

Leslieville Ju-Jitsu Club - Mats Open

2010-06-04T10:20:00.000-07:00

The Leslieville Ju-Jitsu Club is back after the weekend away, and running our usual classes for the next two weeks. On Sunday 2pm-4pm, Come on out! Anyone who is interested in joining our club, we are offering a 2 for 1 deal with these classes. $20 for you, or you and your friend for the 2hr class. Our last class for this session will be Sunday June 13th. We will be taking a break for 2 weeks and then back and running in July for our next 3 month program.

New Term Starting in JULY!

The next term for our classes is starting in July. Anyone who may be interested is encouraged to put your name on our sign up list. email bjjkarate@gmail.com, and we will reserve your spot for the first free trail class. The next term is 3 months (July-Sept). A martial arts kimono is required, and can be purchased through us if you like (there is a great deal on sign ups including uniforms).

Sunday Classes at Leslieville Ju-Jitsu Closed

2010-05-28T05:44:00.000-07:00

This Weekend only (Sunday May 30th), our regular classes at Leslieville Ju-Jitsu Club are going to be closed. We will see you on the mats next week (June 6th) for the remainder of the term. Thanks, and enjoy your weekend.

New Term Starting in JULY!

Lots of News, Lots of changes...

2010-05-11T11:09:00.000-07:00

If you haven't been on our site for a while, check out the new information pages. Lots of new programs and ways to get involved. Have fun as you explore, and always feel free to email us at bjjkarate@gmail.com if you have any questions.

The Leslieville Ju-Jitsu Club is open and running strong. Our first term is just winding down, and our next classes are set to open in July. We have two different programs running out of the club. The First program is the Sunday afternoon Ju-Jitsu Fundamentals class. The second program is Sister Samurai Women's Ju-Jitsu group. Click on the links to find out more about these exciting programs.

Our Urban Karate Programs are coming together more and more each day. Over the summer we are conducting a Kubaton (Keychain Self-Defence) Karate Course. As well as keeping the Kids Playground Self-Defence Classes going. The other new project we hope to have open by July is the Teen and Youth Skatepark Self-Defence program. If you know of anyone who may be interested please have them drop us a line. I would be happy to add them to the sign-up list or answer any questions they may have. urbankarate@gmail.com

New Term at Withrow Park Clubhouse - Spring 2010!

2010-03-23T12:53:00.000-07:00

For the Spring Term we are offering 3 courses:

Playground Self-Defence Karate

Part One

Wednesdays From March 31st

5:30-6:30pm

Course Code: 1649059

This beginner karate class is directed toward students who are just starting out, or for those who are between 5 and 8 years old. Have fun using our karate techniques with drills and goal-oriented games, while helping to provide an athletic outlet and develop skill in technique. Brief talks about staying safe and bullying are also on-going throughout the 9 week program.

Playground Self-Defence Karate

Part One Intermediate

Wednesdays from March 31st

6:45-7:45pm

Course Code: 1649058

The next step for those students who have already completed the beginner playground karate, or who are 9 to 13 years old. This class moves a bit quicker in terms of teaching and comprehension for the older or more experienced students. Continuing games and drills for skill development and movement through athletic endeavors we strive to give our students a coping strategy for frustration or aggression in a safe environment.

Adults & Teens

Street Karate

Wednesdays from March 31st

8-9pm

Course Code: 1686802

This class is for all skill levels. Young adults, Teenagers, and Adults work along side each other developing their skills through drills and partner exercises. During this class we will be working to control our opponents through close-range techniques. Some of the areas we will work with include grabbing & grip breaking, and balance & posture control through holding positions. We experience the possibility of pressure without the fear of being injured. We fight -without hurting anyone.

PLEASE REGISTER EARLY OUR COURSES FILL UP QUICKLY

Call Frankland Community Centre to register: (416) 392-0749.

See you on the mats - looking forward to another great term!

NEW CLINIC - Beginner Flow Karate Program

2010-02-03T10:54:00.000-08:00

Training every Sunday, 2pm-4pm

Beginning March 7th 2010, 3-month trial course

New students:
$199.00 without uniform
$250.00 including uniform

Location: Chang'e Studio, 1114 Queen Street East, on the second floor. Our entrance is down the laneway and through the glass doors. Click for Map here.

We are currently accepting registrations, call today to sign-up!

Andrew Carr-Locke - Instructor
416-859-5425

This course is an introductory program designed for the beginner, to explore the techniques and positions of Flow Karate and Ju-jitsu. Our 3 month trial program is perfect for those who have enjoyed our beginner workshop, or who are interested in seeing what martial arts are all about.

We will be going through the concepts and techniques of Karate and Ju-Jitsu, some of the concepts we will study are:

- What are Karate and Ju-jitsu? How do I train them?
- How the positions and postures relate to one another
- How to move from one position to the next in a relaxed manner
- Why the techniques work the way they do
- The natural order in which the postures and techniques arise

We are motivated by having an enjoyable experience, and discovering what martial arts training can do to benefit our lives. This is a non-competitive club, for the people who are working professionals, who would like to train in martial arts and still be able to go to the office the next day.

For this on-going course, a martial arts training kimono (called a Gi) is required. We recommend a Judo, Ju-jitsu, or heavy weight Karate Gi for training. It can be of any colour (most come in White or Blue), and does not have to be purchased through us, although we can offer our opinion on products and do have a supplier if you would like to order with Man-Alive Martial Arts and the Leslieville Ju-Jitsu Club.

NEW WORKSHOP - Introduction to Flow

2010-02-01T11:24:00.000-08:00

Flow Karate Workshop Feb 27th 2010 - $35.00 each participant - 2hrs

Location: Chang'e Studio, 1114 Queen Street East, on the second floor. Our entrance is down the laneway and through the glass doors. Click for Map here.

This two-hour hands-on workshop for beginners and new students explores the Flow Karate program using the coaching methods of Man-Alive Martial Arts.

Enjoy a relaxed experience looking at the core strategies of the art, with the goal of increased balance and maximum flow (the ability to move from one position to the next). The participants of this course will discover, through partner exercises using timing, energy, and motion, the different postures and positions of Flow Karate.

Learn how you could defend yourself against a much larger or stronger opponent by using proper technique.

If you're not sure about jumping into a beginner class right away, these Introductory Workshops are a great way to get started for both men and women!

This workshop is a perfect start towards an enjoyable relationship with the art of Karate as taught by Man-Alive Martial Arts and a great introduction to the beginner course starting March 7th, 2010.

We are ON! Leslieville Ju-Jitsu Club up and running

2010-01-26T15:33:00.001-08:00

I am pleased to announce - We are ready to get going in a new location.

That's right, the karate school has a new campus location right in Leslieville.

We are holding a open workshop on Feburary 27th 2010, tell everyone. The cost will be $35 for the day, the class will start at aproximately 2pm on the Saturday, and run for about 2hrs. Being an introductory workshop the pace will be light, and serves to give everyone an experience of what the full course program is going to be.

The focus for this new club will be on the ground (wrestling) side of Karate. Incorporating Ju-Jitsu techniques and methodology, we are going to be working on how to hold positions, apply pressures, and see the possibilities of what to do next from there.

Location: Chang'e Studio, 1114 Queen Street East, on the second floor. Our entrance is down the laneway and through the glass doors.

Please be patient as I am just getting all the course information to the studio over the next couple days, they will then be able to answer all your questions about registration.

In the meantime, for registration information, or to sign up

Please email me directly:

Andrew Carr-Locke, bjjkarate@gmail.com, or call me at 416-859-5425

Uniforms and Belt Levels at the Clubhouse

2010-01-06T12:38:00.000-08:00

I want to train at Withrow Clubhouse... But do I need I uniform?

The quick answer is- NO.

A traditional martial arts training uniform is called a GI. It is completely optional for students if they would like to wear one or not. The Urban Karate Program which I am teaching at the Clubhouse requires no additional training equipment. Just wear comfortable clothing.

For those students who have previous experience in karate, if you would like to wear a Gi, go right ahead. The training uniform sometimes helps younger students focus and separate the Karate time from other activities. For those older students it is a matter of personal preference.

If you'd like to purchase a Gi, I would suggest a heavier weight uniform due to the wear and tear that training puts on the clothing. The lighter uniforms sometimes don't last as long. The Gi can be of any colour, however most manufacturers usually produce only white for kids sizes. Judo, Ju-jitsu, or heavy Karate Gi's can be used.

If you like, Gi's can be purchased through the class instructor. The uniforms cost $60.00, for the kids sizes. I provide a sign up sheet if you are interested, or you can speak/email me directly to order. It usually takes our supplier only a couple days to ship them over to us, so I often have them ready for the next class. All uniforms come with a White Belt included in the cost.

Belt Levels for Kids

All the students at the Clubhouse will be working to complete our Urban Karate programs, and will receive a certificate upon achieving those levels. For the students who are continuing with the program for multiple sessions, Belt levels are also awarded. The belts themselves are only awarded to those students who have and train in a Gi. Certificates of level and rank are awarded to all students regardless of having a Gi or not. Once the student has the rank, the appropriate belt colour may be worn with their Gi.

The Belt levels above are for the kids classes only. These are the main colours of each rank. In our programs we also work on a stripe system, as it usually takes a long time to progress from one colour to the next, and even more so when we are only training one hour a week.

Each belt has 4 levels to it. The first is the Belt without stripe, followed by stripes 1-3. The stripes serve to let the students know where they stand in relation to the next colour level. The key to progress is to train to learn and keep trying your best. When you reach the level of skill to which the belt colour refers, it will be awarded to you.

All stripe and belt testings are performed in class, and there is no additional charges for the certificates. Once the level is awarded, if the student would like to purchase the belt for their uniform, the cost is $10.00 for each belt.

Welcome Back! NEW Classes for 2010

2010-01-06T10:39:00.000-08:00

Hello All,

Welcome back to Class. I can't wait to see you all on the mats tonight.

Hope everyone has had an enjoyable holiday.

I'd like to update everyone on the classes for the current term. Due to some communication difficulties with the administrators from the Recreation Centre - I have been unable to post the course codes for this term until today. My apologies- however we are now on track.

All Classes run every Wednesday in the Withrow Clubhouse, at the times listed below.

The First class will run from 5:15pm-6:15pm. Kids 5-9yrs.

Registration Code: 1620532

This kids class is for all new students, and those students ages 5yrs - 9yrs of age. It is the beginners curriculum, and we will be introducing our methods of teaching and discovering the Urban Karate Program. It is the first step to the Playground Self-Defence Karate system that I have developed over my years of training in Karate and other Martial Arts. If you have not taken a class with me before, this is the class for you.

The Second class will run from 6:30pm-7:30pm. Kids 7-12yrs.

Registration Code: 1620530

This new class is for the slightly older age group 7yrs-12yrs, and we will be running through the beginners curriculum at a quicker pace for this group. It is also the perfect class for those students who have already had an introduction to the Playground Self-Defence Karate program. We will still be covering similar material but trying to be more in depth with our understanding and experience of developing our techniques.

The third class will run from 7:45pm-8:45pm. Adults and Teens

Registration Code: 1684419

This class is where we are developing our techniques and the full Urban Karate program. We will be covering techniques ranging from Standing striking and kicking, gripping and holding, as well as self-defence from the ground. This class is very different from the kids program, while keeping the methods of learning through partner work and drills. This class requires no previous experience with martial arts or karate. It is great for beginner students who are curious about the Art. Because of how we develop our skills, it is also great for those who have experience with partner work and karate techniques- hopefully we can show some new methods of how to experience different ways of putting your techniques to work for you.

Now with all these new courses and class times, we are anxious to fill our classes. If anyone knows of someone who may be interested in our programs, or is curious about getting involved, please forward them to this site http://www.karateschool.ca/, call, or email me directly.

Sensei Andrew Carr-Locke

bjjkarate@gmail.com

416-859-KICK(5425)

2009-12-07T09:59:00.000-08:00

Another Term is over....

A big congratulations goes out to all my students from the past term. It was a wonderfully fun and exciting 9 weeks. It is so great to see everyone exploring and developing their own way of using karate through our drills and games.

On this note, it is my pleasure to announce that we have added a new class time for the next season! This means that anyone who was on the waiting list last term now has a chance to join in. Tell your friends! The new class will run immediately after the first session, and is for those students who are a bit older or who have been with me for a few terms already.

While the material will remain the same for the second class, due to the fact that our programs cover quite a bit of information and technique we rarely have a chance to cover the entire cirriculum in 9 weeks. The more advanced classes will be moving a bit quicker through the drills to cover more of the cirriculum, so it will help if students have attended the Playground Self-Defence Classes I, II, and III before.

The beginners class is focused on correct attitude and skill development of the system and techniques. We usually aim to cover about half of the material for that section in 9 weeks. All students work at their own levels, and now anyone showing the proper concentration and focus in the class can be moved to the second more challenging class if they desire, pending the instructors' approval.

There are lots of new developments in the program, and I am working through the holidays to try to have some of the changes ready for next term. Thank you for such an enjoyable 9 weeks, and I am looking forward to the new year.

As always, if you know of someone who may benefit from our programs, please forward them this link (http://www.karateschool.ca/), or refer them to the web site. The more people involved the better for us all.

Sensei Andrew Carr-Locke

Playground Self-defence Karate

2009-09-28T19:18:00.000-07:00

This program is the entry level class for any child looking to experience karate. It is our first introductory program and is a pre-requisite for all our other kids classes. It is the stepping stone for the full courses taught at our upcoming club.

Our idea is to have a fun class where we can play with karate skills in a non-violent and non-fighting way. This lets us experiment and learn by doing, feeling, and having fun.

Completion of this program is a requirement for achieving the first belt levels in our club. By coming to class and working through all parts of the program, the student is slowly travelling their own personal journey towards the Black Belt. It is a path of growth. All students receive certificates of completion for each course they attend. During the course of the program, students who are working toward their belts are awarded stripe and belt certificates for completion of those levels.

What we mean by Playground Self-Defence is that techniques used in this program are based on the types of pressures and events that children might face in the schoolyard. All confrontations are based on the idea that bullies are other kids at school or in the park.

Because we are looking at defence first, those students who have been with us awhile will have noticed that we do not teach striking or hitting in these courses. We do teach how to use blocks, body movement and counter-action techniques to push away, pull, or spin aggressors. But we do not put the idea of hitting into childrens' minds.

We are looking to be non-violent, and want to have the idea of self-defence without hurting our partners. We look at how to get up if we are pushed to the ground, what to do when grabbed or held by someone, we talk about safety zones and how to get help, as well as having a good time and not being scared. Most of what we do is aimed towards fighting fear and doing it in such a way as to not get hurt, or hurt others.

I look forward to seeing you all on the mat. If you know anyone who may be interested in our programs or if you would like to bring a friend to class, please refer them to http://www.karateschool.ca/ for all the nesecessary sign-up information.

Thank you,

Sensei Andrew Carr-Locke

Adult Classes Added!!

2009-09-28T19:04:00.000-07:00

The numbers are in from the pre-registration for the Withrow Park Clubhouse.

I am very pleased to announce that our programs have been filling up quickly. Our kids class has reached the maximum 25 students, and almost a dozen more on the waiting list. Wow! That's great. I'm so pleased that everyone has been looking forward to coming back to class as much as I have been. And on that note....

I have made arrangements for an Adult class to be added. The Adults program features all the techniques of karate in a more comprehensive manner, beginning with the Self-Defence aspects of the art of Karate-Jutsu. We learning our techniques through drills in which we have the opportunity to experience first hand how karate really works.

These Defensive Tactics courses are offered in 9 week sessions. All the techniques are from karate, with a real world application derived from my day job as a Security Guard and Manager. It is truly fighting without hurting anyone. Our DT program is comprised of 5 courses each with its own specific focus, that I will be introducing one at a time through out the sessions. Each course is a stand alone and separate entity, while working hand in hand with the other parts of the program.

All the classes are aimed at the beginners experience level and is equally adaptable for Teens, Young adults, and Adults alike. Anyone with more experience will also find the simple and effective tactics used challenging without being complicated, allowing for a more athletic workout. While all the techniques do serve a purpose of defence, these classes are for us to experience the art of karate for the love of the thing itself. Yes, you will become more competent at pressured and violent situational response, but more than that, you will experience this unique and wonderful martial art in a fun and realistic manner. The people that love karate, do it for more reasons than learning to fight, and that is what we are focusing on through these self-defence sessions.

We welcome all who wish to get involved, please call to sign up.

$30 for 9 Weeks of Classes!

Call Frankland Community Centre to register. (416) 392-0749.

Registration is now open

The new class schedule for Wednesdays this term at Withrow Park Clubhouse is:

Kids Class - 5:15pm-6:15pm

Adult Class - 6:30pm-7:30pm

See you on the mat!

Withrow Park Clubhouse - COURSE INFORMATION

2009-08-27T12:21:00.001-07:00

The fall sessions for our great Karate programs are up!

As published in the City of Toronto 'Fun Guide', under the sports page for Withrow Park Clubhouse.

The Withrow Park Clubhouse is located in the park between Logan Ave and Carlaw Ave, Just south of the Danforth Ave. Close to Chester station and Pape station if arriving by subway.

For more detailed directions, please drop me a line, or call Frankland Community Centre, as they are around the corner and our offices are shared with them.

Kids Classes - Begin Sept 30th
Every Wednesday evening @ 5:30pm to 6:30pm
$30 for 9 Weeks of Classes! Course Code - 1620472

Call Frankland Community Centre to register. (416) 392-0749. Registration opens Sept 10th

Adult Classes - Begin Sept 30th
Every Wednesday evening @ 6:45pm to 7:45pm
$30 for 9 Weeks of Classes! Course Code -1620470

Call Frankland Community Centre to register. (416) 392-0749. Registration opens Sept 10th

Defensive Tactics: Command, Control, & Capture - NEW CLINIC

2009-07-13T11:39:00.000-07:00

Defensive Tactics: Command, Control, & Capture
DT is the term I use when referring to Defensive Tactics for the everyday person. It is hands on conflict resolution at the community level. It encompasses the types of pressures and possibilities you may encounter -should find yourself in a violent confrontation and acceptable level of response for self-defence.

DT C3, is our newest 6-week course designed to introduce fundamental skills of grabbing and controlling your opponent in a hold, for all experience levels. We will experience some basic concepts and how to apply standing grappling to self-defence, through safe and fun skill development drills. This course is another introduction to our 5 part Defensive Tactics course.

Required Equipment: A hoodie. This self-defence course relies on having something to grab on to. Please ensure all participants bring a hooded sweatshirt with them.

Time: 6pm in the south end of Orchard Park, Dundas just East of Coxwell.

Cost: $50 for the full 6 weeks. If a class is cancelled due to weather, the sessions will be extended to cover the class.

Course Dates: Our classes are every Monday. This clinic is set to begin September 14th 2009 to October 19th 2009.

Participants: Teens and Adults. Due to the nature of confrontational situations, younger players wishing for some self-defence skills are asked to participate in our : Playground Self-defence Karate programs. Available at Withrow Park Clubhouse, Sept - June. Register through the fun guide, from Parks and Rec.

*** Please note that this is a sign-up clinic. You need to RSVP and plan on attending all 6 dates for training. Please do so via email, voice mail, or post on the wall of our event page for this group on Facebook. If you are interested in our casual open training, drop by on Tuesdays or Thursdays***

Tuesday / Thursday 6pm - OPEN CLASSES

2009-07-13T11:03:00.000-07:00

Leslieville MMA Karate & Ju-Jitsu invites you to our open training sessions every Tuesday & Thursday throughout the summer months. Come learn, train and play. We are a recreational club, our athletes coming together for skill development and enjoyment of the sport. We are not a competition club.

This summer we are training on our MMA Karate program, learning all the standing striking and grappling skills. Basic clinch games as well as boxing/karate, and even occasionally using the fence or wall. Pretty much, everything except the ground play. If you are interested learning more ground exercises, then please join us for the summer, as come September, we are back in a local Rec. Centre with all our equipment, including our wrestling mats.

Time: Every Tuesday & Thursday at 6pm in the south end of Orchard Park, Dundas just East of Coxwell.

Cost: $50 monthly.

Participants: Teens and Adults. Due to the nature of confrontational situations, younger players wishing for some karate skills are asked to participate in our : Playground Self-defence Karate programs. Available at Withrow Park Clubhouse, Sept - June. Register through the FUN guide, from Parks and Rec.

Defensive Tactics for Violent Attacks - NEW CLINIC

2009-07-06T12:34:00.000-07:00

Defensive Tactics for Violent Attacks
DT is the term I use when referring to Defensive Tactics for the everyday person. It is hands on conflict resolution at the community level. It encompasses the types of pressures and possibilities you may encounter -should find yourself in a violent confrontation and acceptable level of response for self-defence.

DT 4 VA 101, is our newest 6-week course designed to introduce fundamental skills for all experience levels. We will experience some basic concepts of self-defence, through safe and fun skill development drills. This course is the first level introduction to our 5 part Defensive Tactics course.

Time: 6pm in the south end of Orchard Park, Dundas just East of Coxwell.

Cost: $50 for the full 6 weeks. If a class is cancelled due to weather, the sessions will be extended to cover the class.

Course Dates: Our classes are every Monday.
This clinic is set to begin July 13th 2009 to August 17th 2009.

Participants: Teens and Adults.
Due to the nature of confrontational situations, younger players wishing for some self-defence skills are asked to participate in our : Playground Self-defence Karate programs. Available at Withrow Park Clubhouse, Sept - June. Register through the fun guide, from Parks and Rec.

*** Please note that this is a sign-up clinic. You need to RSVP and plan on attending all 6 dates for training. Please do so via email, or post on the wall of our event page for this group on Facebook. If you are interested in our casual open training, drop by on Tuesdays or Thursdays***

The start-up of great school....

2009-06-30T11:51:00.000-07:00

Starting a new club is very involving. It is also exciting and feels wonderful to be at this stage again. I so dearly miss being on the mats and coaching new skill sets to my students.

For all my students, training partners, and coaches of the past, thank you for being there on my previous journeys. Your support was relished more than I let you know. Those relationships forged on the mats and through experiencing the love of the arts that we do, have carried me through all kinds of ups and downs, great times and trying moments. Thank you from the heart.

Over the last two school years (Sept-June), we have experienced a great turn out for our kids classes at a local recreation centre. We will be continuing this program as the fall session starts up again. The sessions are run in 9 week blocks through the City of Toronto, Parks & Recreation. We are in the FUN Guide. Sign up for these courses are through Frankland Community Centre. I will be posting the information on signing up for the next session here come Sept.

The Rec Centre is the Withrow Park Clubhouse, just south of Danforth and Logan, in the park. For those of you who remember, it is just down the street from our old storefront location. We offer classes to both Kids and Adults. Hope to see all who are interested.

So now, we have the opportunity to build over the summer and have classes move indoors onto our mats again in the fall. This gives us the room we need to build a solid membership, before moving into our own storefront gym again. Creating a club the second time round, no more paying to teach from starting with zero students - hoping that they will come in as I go (lol, rookie). This time, I would like a solid base of people who are interested - before I pay rent in a retail location.

However building a club, even a small one, is an encompassing endeavour. If you are interested in supporting us, but training isn't your cup of tea, so to speak. We have lots of other areas in which we need volunteers and support. Things like web design, graphic design and printing, getting our message out there, starting up our community/club newsletter, involvement in community events, securing memberships, and more. If you have any ideas where you could help out, or if you would like to extend any professional services to us, I will respond to all emails and ideas put forward.

Please send your inquiries and ideas to:
Andrew Carr-Locke, Leslieville MMA Karate & Ju-Jitsu. mamagym@gmail.com
Thank you for any support.

A recreational and community club is only as strong as the community that supports it. Leslieville is a great community.
For the love of our neighbourhood, let's build something together.

Leslieville MMA Karate & Ju-Jitsu

2009-06-30T11:15:00.000-07:00

A new group has arrived, and finally Leslieville has a MMA Karate and Ju-Jitsu club of its own.

Experience fun, friendly training right in your neighbourhood.
Enjoy the summer while picking up some self-defence and Karate skills.

This club is just starting out. We are looking for membership. Our idea is to build something for our community, moving forwards to open a storefront location in the coming year.

If you've been thinking about it, now is the time to start doing it.
The group will meet twice a week for open training sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays @ 6pm.

Our chosen meeting spot this summer is the South end of Edgewood Park, Dundas just east of Coxwell.

There will be two coming 6 week courses over the summer and fall.
Stay tuned for costs and course descriptions. Both Courses will cover different material and is separate from the open training sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The First of these courses is to start Mid-July to Aug - ADDED, See our DT 4 VA Clinic

The Second of these courses is to start Early-Sept to Oct - ADDDED, See out DT C3 Clinic