Lakeshore Shotokan Karate
Traditional Shotokan karate in the West Island of Montreal.
“The aim of karate lies not in victory or defeat, but in the perfection of the character of its participants.”
Welcome
We are a karate club in the West Island of Montreal, with instructors who have been studying, practising, competing and teaching karate for many years. We teach an authentic, traditional style of Shotokan karate in a friendly environment.
Benefits of karate
Karate offers a unique way to achieve physical and mental improvement. It places emphasis on respect, discipline and self-confidence, while teaching important self-defence techniques. At Lakeshore Shotokan you get all of these benefits and have fun at the same time.
Our dojo
Lakeshore Shotokan is a not-for-profit, non-commercial organisation. Our instructors volunteer their time because they are passionate about Shotokan and the benefits it brings to participants.
We are part of Canada Shotokan Karate (CSK), a subsidiary of Shotokan Karate of America (SKA).
Three building blocks of Shotokan
- 基本
Kihon Foundations
Basic blocks, punches, kicks and stances.
- 型
Kata Forms
Pre-arranged forms simulating combat situations.
- 組手
Kumite Sparring
Pre-established or free sparring with a partner.