Directory of Martial Arts Resources

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Martial arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for combat. Today, martial arts are studied for various reasons including combat skills, fitness, self-defense, sport, self-cultivation (meditation), mental discipline, character development and building self-confidence. Topics in this category include, but are not limited to local Tae Kwon Do, Kickboxing, Kung Fu, and Karate schools, organizations, and events.

Subcategories

• Boxing
• By Province or Territory
• Schools and Instruction

Resources in This Category

• All Canadian Karate Union

  http://www.acku.org/
  Shotokan Karate instruction including weapons in Alberta and British Columbia. Offers event listings, courses, store and photographs.

• Canadian Aikido Federation

  http://www.canadianaikidofederation.ca/
  Canadian affiliate of the Akikai World Headquarters offers information on the organization and style, technical resources, dojo listings and news.

• Canadian Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation

  http://cbjjf.org/
  The national governing body for competitive Brazilian Jiu Jitsu offers tournament lists, news, and official competition rules.

• Canadian Chinese Kuo Shu Federation

  http://www.wushu.ca/
  Non-profit organization features news, events, forum, and a school directory. Includes membership and contact information.

• Canadian Federation of Qwan Ki Do

  http://qwankido.ca/
  Teaches Vietnamese martial arts, empty hands and weapons training, at schools in Ontario, Quebec and BC.

• Canadian Iaido Association

  http://www.iaido.ca/
  Japanese swordmanship organization established in 1992 and affiliated with the All Japan Iaido Federation. It has a strong emphasis on the Muso Jikiden Eishin-Ryu style of Iaido. Dojos, events, seminars, forms, dan examination and links.

• Canadian Karate Kung-Fu Association

  http://ckka.net/
  An association of Karate and Kung Fu schools that teach Ng Ying Kune. Offers dojo list, history of the school and contact information.

• Canadian Ki Federation

  http://www.canadiankifederation.com/
  Affiliated with The Ki Federation of Great Britain. Offers dojo list, contact information and class times.

• Council of Amateur Sport Kickboxing

  http://www.kickboxingcanada.org/
  Amateur sanctioning body offers profile, list of programs and services, resources for athletes and coaches, membership information, list of affiliated clubs and fighter rankings.

• Hapkido Canada

  http://www.hapkidocanada.org/
  The official Canadian Hapkido governing body offers competition rules, photo gallery, videos, technical information and history of the style.

• International Goju Ryu Karate Federation Canadian Branch

  http://www.iogkf.ca/
  Traditional Okinawan Goju-Ryu organization in Canada offers history of the style and organization, dojo listings, news and events.

• Judo Canada

  http://www.judocanada.org/
  Governing body for the sport in Canada. Includes coaching information, membership, links, events, results, committees, national team and fund raising activities. [French/English]

• Karate Canada

  http://www.karatecanada.org/
  The national body for Karate in Canada offers news, tournament listings, articles and resources for coaches, referees and athletes.

• Kyokushin Canada

  http://www.kyokushin.ca/
  Official site for Canadian Kyokushinkai. Includes dojo listings, events calendar and reports about training and tournaments.

• Maritime International Karate Daigaku

  http://maritimeikd.com/
  Association of Shotokan Karate clubs in New Brunswick, PEI and Nova Scotia offers club list, information on the style and tournament results.

• Shaolin Temple Quanfa Institute

  http://www.canadashaolintemple.com/
  Traditional Shaolin martial arts and cultural instruction in Ontario and Quebec. Offers details of programs offered, history of the school, list of locations, photo gallery and FAQ.

• Shotokan Karate of Canada

  http://www.canadashotokan.org/
  A non-profit organization. Canadian affiliate of Shotokan Karate of America. Pages include dojo listing, contact information, and club heritage.

• Taekwondo Canada

  http://taekwondo-canada.com/
  The federal sport association responsible for the sport in Canada. Offers list of clubs, event listings and resources for coaches, referees and athletes.

• Western Canadian Martial Arts Championship

  http://www.wcmac.info/
  Annual competition of multiple styles of martial arts offers gallery of previous competitions, rules and divisions, schedule, and information for officials, competitors and spectators.

• World Karate and Kickboxing Council Canada

  http://www.wkccanada.com/
  Organization which organizes competitive martial arts competitions from the provincial to international level. Offers tournament results, division information, competition rules, photos and profiles of the Canadian team.

• Wushu Canada

  http://wushucanada.com/
  Official Canadian Wushu sport governing body offers national and provincial team profiles, tournament results and resources for practitioners.

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