CONTACT KICKS MARTIAL ARTS

A good number of our students walked in already trained in something else. We've had black belts from Taekwondo, Shotokan, Goju Ryu, Wado Ryu, and Jiu-Jitsu come through the doors at Contact Kicks. If you're thinking about making the same move, here's what we've seen. Sumeyya - Taekwondo black belt now training in Kyokushin at the Mississauga Dojo Why Experienced Martial Artists...

Challenging the Myths of Self-Defense Workshops A lot of self-defense courses sell an illusion. You show up on a Saturday morning, partner up with someone who politely stands still, and practice twisting a wrist or poking an eye for ninety minutes. Then you get a certificate and walk out thinking you could handle an attack on the street. Real violence is messy and nobody scripts...

The Plain Truth About Progress in Karate If you find your technique stagnant, or wonder why others progress more quickly, don't expect a deep philosophical answer rooted in body mechanics or hidden talent. The reality is simpler: what you invest is what you get. Martial arts is not magic. It does not operate on a special set of rules separate from the rest of the world. If you w...

Happy Thanksgiving to all our students, families, and community! Please take note of our holiday schedule for this long weekend: Mississauga dojo will be closed on Saturday, October 10th. Barrie dojo will be closed on Monday, October 12th. Regular classes will resume immediately following the holiday. Enjoy the long weekend, stay safe, and have a restful Thanksgiving with your f...

Stepping into a dojo as an adult is tough. Finding a place that actually cares makes all the difference. Look, we get it. Walking into a martial arts school as an adult is intimidating. You've got a job, a mortgage, maybe a family, and a body that probably reminds you of every bad decision you made in your twenties. The last thing you want is to feel like just like a number in s...