Why choose the Taneda Karate Dojo?

The Taneda Karate Dojo has served the Okanagan community since 1981 with classes in Kelowna, Westbank, Summerland and Penticton. The Taneda Karate Dojo is a former winner of the City of Kelowna Team of Year and was again nominated for this award in 2007.

Karate is a fun and exciting way to develop confidence, self-discipline, awareness, fitness and self-defense. The club promotes physical and mental fitness. Many students enjoy the personal growth aspect taught in this Dojo. We believe the Dojo should be a safe place for people to learn a martial art, which builds self-esteem and promotes respect. Discipline and courtesy are important elements taught at the club.

Sensei Chris Taneda is a 7th Degree Black Belt with the title of Kyoshi. Sensei Taneda was 6 time Canadian National Kumite Champion and 4 time Chito-Ryu World Champion. Sensei Taneda is currently the head coach of the Zone 2 Karate Team and was awarded Karate BC 2005 Coach of the Year.

Our instructors are all fully NCCP certified (National Coaching Certification Program).

The Taneda Karate Dojo is a member of Karate BC. Benefits of being a member of Karate BC include:

• Insurance
• Access to the Kidsport assistance program
• Child fitness tax credit
• BC Winter Games
• Credits towards High School Graduation and volunteer hours.  Click here for full explination
• NCCP certified instructors
• Participation on Provincial and National Teams

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