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Beginner Classes starting the week of September 7th in Kelowna, West Kelowna, Summerland and Penticton

The Taneda Karate Dojo offers an exciting beginners program for children and adults. Our classes are broken down into age groups of 7-9 yrs, 10-12 yrs and our adult class for ages 13+. This allows for a more age specific program. Our classes for beginners are available in Kelowna (Mission), Westbank, Summerland and Penticton.

For more information visit our Beginner Class information page.

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 the Zone 2 BC Winter Games Team. He 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:

  • Accident Insurance (medical & dental)
  • 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 explanation
  • NCCP certified instructors
  • Participation in Regional, Provincial and National Teams

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