Amherst, NS

Amherst Shotokan Karate Academy

The Amherst Shotokan Karate Academy has been operating in Amherst, Nova Scotia under different names and organizations for over 35 years. Shihan David and Shihan Janice Pyke operate the dojo which is the Maritime IKD Honbu Dojo (headquarters).

The Amherst club has been located in several locations over the years including the RCAF Club, APSEA and the Cumberland YMCA.

In 2007, the Pykes opened the current location at 100 Spring Street, Amherst, NS.


Instructors

Shihan David Pyke 8th Dan

IKD Shihan Kai Senate
Dojo: Amherst Shotokan Karate Academy
Karate Experience: 1980
Teacher: F. Woon-A-Tai
Instructor Level: A
Examiner Level: A
Judge Level: A
IKD Distinguished Service Awards:
IKD Hall of Fame – Pioneer 2019

Shihan Janice Pyke 7th Dan

IKD Shihan Kai
IKD Executive Secretary
IKD Tournament Director
Dojo: Amherst Shotokan Karate Academy
Karate Experience: 1986
Teacher: D. Pyke, F. Woon-A-Tai
Instructor Level: A
Examiner Level: A
Judge Level: A
IKD Distinguished Service Awards:
IKD Hall of Fame – Pioneer 2019
IKD National Medal of Service 2018


Contact Information


Regular Schedule

Tuesday

  • 4:00 – 4:50pm – Youth Class
  • 5:00 – 5:50pm – Brown & Black Belt Class
  • 6:00 – 7:00pm – Adult Class

Thursday

  • 4:00 – 4:50pm – Youth Class
  • 5:00 – 5:50pm – Brown & Black Belt Class
  • 6:00 – 7:00pm – Adult Class

Saturday

  • 9:00 – 9:45am – Family Class (Adult & Youth)
  • 10:00 – 10:45am – Silver Tigers 50+
  • 11:00am – 12:30pm – Advanced Class
    (Self-Defence last Saturday of month)

Summer Schedule (July & August)

Tuesday

  • 4:00 – 4:50pm – NO Class
  • 5:00 – 5:50pm – Open Training
  • 6:00 – 7:00pm – Adult Class

Thursday

  • 4:00 – 4:50pm – NO Class
  • 5:00 – 5:50pm – Open Training
  • 6:00 – 7:00pm – Adult Class

Saturday

  • NO Class

Fees

Adult & Teens

$175.00 / PER 3 MONTH SEMESTER

  • Includes HST
  • Payable within the first 2 weeks

Youth (7 – 12)

$125 / PER 3 MONTH SEMESTER

  • Includes HST
  • Payable within the first 2 weeks

SATURDAY PROGRAMS

8 WEEK SEMESTER

  • Family class – $99 for 2 (+ $20 per additional person)
  • Silver Tigers – $75
  • Self-defence – $20/class

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