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
Shihan Janice Pyke 7th Dan
Contact Information


- Location: 100 Spring Street, Amherst, Nova Scotia
- Phone: 902-660-3770
- Email: dojo@amherstska.com
- Facebook: Amherst SKA Facebook page
Regular Schedule
Sunday
- 3:30 – 5:00pm – Advanced Training (Brown & Black Belts)
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
Summer Schedule (July to August)
Sunday
- NO CLASS
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
Fees
Adult (18+)
$50.00 / PER MONTH
- Pay for 3 months $140
- Pay for 10 months $450
- Pay for 1 year $500
Teens (13 – 17)
$40.00 / PER MONTH
- Pay for 3 months $110
- Pay for 10 months $360
- Pay for 1 year $400
Youth (7 – 12)
$35.00 / PER MONTH
- Pay for 3 months $95
- Pay for 10 months $315
- Pay for 1 year $350
Family (Immediate)
$100.00 / PER MONTH
- Pay for 3 months $275.
- Pay for 10 months $800.
- Pay for 1 year $1000.