News

Summer is almost over and time to go back to karate!

Regular Schedule will resume Thursday September 7

Tuesdays & Thursdays

Youth Class	4:00 pm
Advanced – Brown & Black	5:00 pm
Teen & Adult	6:00 pm

Our training fees haven’t changed since 2019 but the costs have increased, so its time for a new fee schedule.

We are switching to a Semester program, there are four 3 month semesters in a year starting in September.

The new standardized fee:

• Youth (under 13) will be $125 per Semester (includes HST), payable within the first 2 weeks.
• Teen & Adults will be $175 per Semester (includes HST), payable within the first 2 weeks.

Discounts available to families of more than 2 members, and to those that pay annually.

Monthly fees can be made available.

The advanced class on Sundays will move to Saturdays, 11am-12:30pm starting September 9

We are also planning on adding some new programs on Saturday morning:

• Family Class – an opportunity to train at the same time
• Silver Tigers – for those 50+
• Self Defence – once a month during advanced class timeslot.

Best regards,

Sensei David & Janice

Youth Class (4pm Tuesdays & Thursdays)

• The last class was Thursday June 22

Teen & Adult Class (youth brown belts may attend too)

• Starting this Tuesday June 27, change in format for classes
  • Tuesdays & Thursday
    • 5-6pm   Open Practice
    • 6-7pm   Instruction
  • No classes on Sunday

During the 2023 IKD Coupe Canada Cup, three members of the Maritime IKD were promoted to new black belt ranks. Congratulations to:

• Heather Gaudet, Rokudan
• Kaleigh Page, Shodan
• Madilyn Page, Shodan

Sensei Norm Robitza was presented with the IKD National Medal of Service and was promoted to an A Level, International Tournament Judge.

The IKD Coupe Canada Cup was held May 19-21 in Moncton, NB. The event saw Team NB capture the most Gold Medal with over 50 being presented. This earned New Brunswick the right to hoist the Canada Cup. Congratulations to all those that competed. It takes courage and dedication to represent your dojo, your province and yourself, winning or losing doesn’t matter.

The official results of the tournament will be released soon along with a photo gallery.

The Maritime IKD Team Vests are available for members of the Maritime IKD.

Price is $65 for vest with embroidered crest inclusive of taxes. An additional $5 for each additional line of text. (eg Team NB, name)

ALL ORDERS MUST BE PRE-PAID!! ORDER DEADLINE IS APRIL 22!!!!

CONTACT YOUR INSTRUCTOR TO PLACE YOUR ORDER TODAY!!!

The 2023 Canada Cup is drawing near. Now is the time to place your order for Canada Cup merchandise. A new page has been added with sample images of the products and a form to place an order. Visit 2023 IKD Canada Cup Merchandise for more details.

See you at the Cup!

The Maritime IKD hosted the Spring Clinic for 2023 this weekend with over 90 students testing for their next belt rank.

Congratulations to everyone on working hard and keeping the spirit of karate alive.

Special Congratulations to new Black Belts; Shodan: Brian Page, Sophie Cormier, Audrey Richard, Nidan: Lance Kaplan and Sandan: Angela LeBlanc. Welcome to the club.