My Joyful Dojo is an online training forum, with regular in person meet ups.

We commenced this style of training during COVID lockdowns, and found that it allowed us to gather in the mornings to train together in our own space.

Sensei Lynette has over 30 years karate teaching experience, while also having yoga, tai chi, Qigong and other relevant practices that she incorporates into the training sessions.

Each term is 10 weeks long, training at 6am EST, on Tuesdays, thursdays and Fridays.

Tuesday/Thursday are your kihon, or basics sessions.  We incorporate body mobility, yoga stretches, and body weight exercises, with karate techniques and learning.

Fridays we alternate with kata training one week, and cardio/conditioning the alternate week.  This is where if you have a kick bag, we train using it.

Once or twice a term we gathter together for sparring and other training.

Our grading system comprises of 4 levels:

ANIMAL LEVEL- equivalent orange belt

PLANT LEVEL-equivalent green belt

CRYSTAL LEVEL -equivalent brown belt

CELESTIAL LEVEL-equivalent black belt

We follow traditional Shotokan karate style, with our kata, techniques and etiquette.

If you want private in person lessons, these are available for a higher cost.

We can also refer you to local dojos if you want extra training.

Attending a local dojo is the ultimate.  However for many folks morning training is preferable, and you can join us on Zoom as a member, or we have a casual pass you can try out.

Whoever you are, we thoroughly recommend karate as a way of keeping fit, learning some self defence skills, and building your confidence.  It is a great way to relieve stress, while building strength and mobility.

To join our dojo, please contact Lynette.

Osu!