Taneda Karate Dojo

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.

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 and dental) and $5 million liability for members and instructors
• Access to the Kidsport assistance program through Sport BC
• Fees are eligible for the Canadian Child Fitness Tax Credit
• Participation in the BC Winter Games
• High school sport credits program and volunteer hours
• NCCP certified instructors
• Participation in Regional, Provincial and National Teams

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. Sensei Taneda was a torch bearer for the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver.

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Senpai Mike Ditson is a 4^th Degree Black Belt with the title of Shidoin. Senpai Mike has been a member of the Taneda Karate Dojo for 27 years and full time instructor for 12 years. Senpai Mike is a multiple time medalist at the Canadian National Karate Championships and is the current Chito-Ryu Kata World Champion. Senpai Mike is an assistant coach for the Zone 2 Karate Team and for the last four years he has been a member of BC Team coaching staff. He was awarded the 2009 Karate BC Coach of the Year. Senpai Mike is currently the President of the Southern Interior Karate Association (Zone 2) and a member of the Karate BC High Performance Committee.

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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.