Boost Your Wellness with Karate!

The long, cold Winter 2025 term got you feeling drained? Recharge your mind and body with two special karate sessions designed to energize and uplift!

Punch stress away, kickstart your energy, and rediscover your inner strength. Rejuvenate and reignite your joie de vivre!

REGISTER HERE (FREE): Karate Workshop

When:
Session 1 – March 26th (Wednesday), 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Session 2 – April 2nd (Wednesday), 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Where:
Combatives Room, Carleton Athletics

Cost:
Sessions are free!

To Know:
No prior experience or knowledge of karate is necessary. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels.

Clothing:
Gym clothing. Karate practice is done barefoot on a wooden floor.

Instructor:
Dr. Hashmat Khan – 4th degree black belt (in a system of 5 degrees)

About the Instructor: Hashmat Khan has been practicing karate for over 25 years and is a Yodan (fourth-degree black belt in a system of five degrees) with Canada Shotokan Karate (non-profit) which is affiliated with Shotokan Karate of America (non-profit). He is the Dojo Leader of the Ottawa West Karate Dojo. He has participated in many technical clinics, regional and international tournaments and events in Canada, U.S., Japan, Spain, and France, and completed 41 Special Trainings in Canada, U.S., and France. He started the London Dojo, U.K., during 2002-2005 before returning to Ottawa. He was the Leader of Canada East Summer Special Training at Bishop’s University, Quebec, in 2012, 2016, and 2018. Hashmat is an Associate Vice-President (Academic Programs and Strategic Initiatives) and a Full Professor at Carleton University.

A formal Canada Shotokan Karate (CSK) Grading (rank, Kyu test) is held two times a year. This requires an annual (January-December) CSK membership. New Member Dues are $75. The benefits of membership also include access to special clinics and trainings, practices with any Canadian and International dojos, participation in domestic and international tournaments, and opportunities to engage with a worldwide network of karate practitioners from a variety of professions and backgrounds.

Register

Registration by phone or in person is on available during our hours of operation. Register online 24/7. To register in person, visit our Welcome Centre in the Alumni Hall.