Alberta Renshikan Karate Association

Renshikan Karate is a Canadian organization that focuses on learning traditional Japanese Shito Ryu karate. In addition to Shito Ryu karate, we also study iaido and Okinawan kobudo (traditional weapons such as the bo, joh, hanbo, tonfa, and more).

The Alberta Renshikan Karate Association was formed in 1997 to promote and support the study of Renshikan Karate in the province of Alberta. The Association is incorporated as a non-profit society.

Why Join Renshikan?

Traditional Shito Ryu Karate

Okinawan Kobudo (traditional weapons)

Self-defence

Self-confidence

Improved physical fitness, agility and coordination

Improved breathing and stamina

Traditional and historic perspectives

Fun

Karate Alberta Association tournaments

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In addition to the Renshikan clubs in Alberta, there are clubs in BC.

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Karate initially developed in Okinawa. It literally means "empty hand", as it was an unarmed form of fighting and self-defence.

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