SERVING THE SHUSWAP COMMUNITY SINCE JANUARY 2011
February 2026 edition - page 17
WINTER/SPRING 2026 SESSION
Tuesday 3 February to Thursday 28 May
NEW STUDENTS REGISTRATION
New students are welcome to join the Dojo at any time during a session. If you would like to learn more about our traditional Okinawan style of karate and our Dojo, please join us for a free trial class. Simply arrive at the Dojo 10 minutes before the start of a class.
Once you then decide to register, please submit our online New Student Registration Form.
CLASS TIMES AND FEES
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Children 7-10 years old:
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Classes: Tues and Thurs 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm.
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Session fees: $125. (for a 15 week session)
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Youths (11+)/adults:
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Classes: Tues and Thurs 6:45 pm - 8:00 pm.
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Sessions fees: $160. (for a 15 week session)
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NOTES:
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The session fees will be prorated based on the new student's start date.
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No payment required when submitting the New Student Registration Form. An invoice will follow.
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WINTER/SPRING 2026 SESSION
Tuesday 3 February to Thursday 28 May
KEY DATES/ACTIVITIES
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Tuesday 3 Feb: First class of the session.
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Tuesday 3 Feb: Tickets go on sale for our winter 2026 raffle fundraiser. See the section below for more details.
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Thursday 12 Mar, 6:15 pm: Draw for the raffle prizes at the Dojo.
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Monday 16 Mar - Fri 27 Mar: NO CLASSES during the school spring break.
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Tuesday 26 May: Testing (more info to be provided in April).
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Thursday 28 May: Presentation of test results, demonstrations and BBQ. Last class of session.
DOJO CLOSED DURING JUN, JUL AND AUG
Fall 2026 session will start on Tuesday 8 Sept. Registration information will be available in May.
WINTER 2026 RAFFLE FUNDRAISER
Thank you to all those who supported the fundraiser by purchasing tickets, selling tickets or donating prizes. The funds raised will support Dojo activities/expenses such as paying the rent. BC Gaming License #16896.
TOTAL RAISED: $2,735.00
The top ticket sellers were:
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Student: Hudson Enman (50 tickets).
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Parent: Vanessa Reed (68 tickets).
The raffle prizes winners are:
1st prize: MURIEL SCHUBERT. One day guided pontoon boat trip for 6 on Shuswap Lake. Value: $800. Donated by an instructor.
2nd prize: GERI SANBORN. Gift certificate for a 5-course Chef's dinner for 2. Value: $358. Donated by Timber Shuswap.
3rd prize: JEANETTE HOUSEMAN. Outland fire bowl 24" outdoor mega portable propane campfire. Value: $250. Donated by a parent.
4th prize: JEANETTE HOUSEMAN. Voucher for the fall 2026 Shuswap Dojo session. Value: up to $160. Donated by the Dojo.
5th prize: ALLAN GILROY. Gift certificate for Stratis Mediterranean Grill. Value: $100. Donated by Diverso Enterprises.
6th prize: WAYNE FITZMAURICE. Gift certificate for the Blind Bay Village Grocer. Value: $100. Donated by Twisted Willow Farm.
7th prize: VIC HARGITT. Gift certificate for flower or vegetable products. Value: $100. Donated by Bedroc Greenhouses.
8th prize: ROBBY RAYMOND. Traditional Japanese doll (14"). Value: $100. Donated by the Dojo.
9th prize: ROBBY RAYMOND. Vintage glass hummingbird feeder. Value: $35. Donated by an instructor.
10th prize: TAARYN REMPEL. Shuswap Dojo hooded sweatshirt. Value: $35. Donated by the Dojo.
11th prize: DYLAN CASHLOW. Shuswap Dojo sweatpants. Value: $35. Donated by the Dojo.
12th prize: RAINA BELCHER. Gift certificate for frozen treats. Value: $25.00. Donated by ShuPops Frozen Treats.
13th prize: GEORGINA VRANA. Gift certificate for frozen treats. Value: $25.00. Donated by ShuPops Frozen Treats.
14th prize: CLAIRE SILLARS. Bruce Lee T-shirt. Value: $25.00. Donated by an instructor.
15th prize: AL MCDONALD. Core FX power tube. Value: $15.00. Donated by an instructor.
Thank you to the following local businesses for supporting our Dojo.
Lee Creek
Cor Consulting Services
Tappen
Blind Bay
Diverso
Enterprises
White Lake
Shuswap
Bottle Depot
Chase
Tappen
Tappen
Bedroc Greenhouses, Inc
Salmon Arm
Blind Bay
Salmon Arm
Check out our Q & A page which briefly answers the most frequently asked questions about the Dojo.
Can't find the answer to your question? Contact us.
