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Word of the Month: Self-Discipline

November 1, 2023

Self-discipline helps us do the work we need to do. It helps us get up in the morning…

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4 Home Exercises To Help With Your Karate Skills

October 16, 2023

Karate training does not have to stop at the dojo doors! Achieving the dream of becoming a black belt takes years of determination, goal-setting, and of course, proper exercise. If you are looking to elevate your karate level, you can work on yourself both inside and outside of the dojo. Here are five easy and effective home exercises to help with your karate skills.

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Word of the Month: Courage

October 1, 2023

Courage, Aristotle said, is the most important virtue because it guarantees the others…

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Achieving Goals Through Karate: How is it Different?

September 12, 2023

Much like those classic all-ages toy commercials, goal-setting benefits those aged 1 to 101. Although the goals and the process of achieving them vary with age, the core benefit is the same. Goals are a way of holding one accountable, determining what one wants in life, and keeping one on track.

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Douvris Black Belt Master Class

Black Belt Master Class

September 1, 2023

Come join us on Saturday, September 30th from 3PM-5:15PM for this very special event. Open for all Douvris Black Belts. Spots are limited!

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Word of the Month: Focus

September 1, 2023

A key benefit of karate is the way it helps children improve their focus. Learning new techniques, mastering complicated fight sequences and sparring in a ring all require children to pay attention and keep paying attention, in a way they find really fun and rewarding. It’s a classic win-win situation.

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8 Simple and Realistic Self-Care Tips and Ideas

August 28, 2023

Practicing self-care is the most important way to help students keep their stress levels low and avoid burnout. Here are 8 simple and realistic self-care tips and ideas that you and your family can implement.

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Douvris Around The World Photo Challenge

August 1, 2023

Send us a photo of you striking your karate pose beside a famous landmark, on the beach, or, well…anywhere! The world is YOUR oyster.

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Word of the Month: Honesty

August 1, 2023

You are only ever as good as your word, and that’s why honesty is a critical part of our character development program.

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Summer Story Giveaway!

July 29, 2023

Douvris Wellness Centre is looking for the BEST good news story of the summer.

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Builing confidence for the next school year

How to Build School Confidence Through Martial Arts for 2024

July 14, 2023

Summer is in session…but the new school year is quickly approaching. It’s said that the mindset of a child in the first few months of school can really show the course that they will be on for the remainder of the school year.

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Word of the Month: Confidence

July 1, 2023

At Douvris Martial Arts we believe that with the right approach to teaching karate, everyone can increase their confidence…

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