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
- Location: 100 Spring Street, Amherst, Nova Scotia
- Phone: 902-660-3770
- Email: dojo@amherstska.com
- Facebook: Amherst SKA Facebook page
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