Members of Karate BC and the International Karate-Do Goju Kai Association of Canada

Shima Karate has been a part of our community for 28 years, offering classes in traditional Goju-Ryu Karate in Nanaimo and Lantzville.

Karate is fun and exciting way to improve your life, and there are many positive benefits to practicing this honored art.

Karate is taught in a dojo (the word “do” means way, road, or path and the word “jo” means place. Therefore, the place of the way is the dojo) which is a place of honor and respect.

At Shima Karate we focus on developing confidence, self-discipline, awareness, fitness and self-defence. Our clubs promote physical as well as mental fitness which brings balance and health in life.

People who practice karate are more successful in school and in their careers. They develop leadership skills, have improved concentration, dexterity and coordination, focus on goal-setting and are more responsible and respectful.

Karate will help you in countless ways to have a healthier and more successful life.

The Fast Defence courses are taught by Sensei Brian Maximchuk and his Fast Team. For course information and schedule go to www.fastdefence.ca