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Forty Years In Calgary's Northeast

Traditional ShotokanSince 1985.

Founded by Sensei David Jones · 国際松濤館空手連盟
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Seek Perfection of Character一、人格完成に努むること·Be Faithful一、誠の道を守ること·Endeavor一、努力の精神を養うこと·Respect Others一、礼儀を重んずること·Refrain from Violent Behavior一、血気の勇を戒むること·Seek Perfection of Character一、人格完成に努むること·Be Faithful一、誠の道を守ること·Endeavor一、努力の精神を養うこと·Respect Others一、礼儀を重んずること·Refrain from Violent Behavior一、血気の勇を戒むること·Seek Perfection of Character一、人格完成に努むること·Be Faithful一、誠の道を守ること·Endeavor一、努力の精神を養うこと·Respect Others一、礼儀を重んずること·Refrain from Violent Behavior一、血気の勇を戒むること·
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About Our Dojo道場

Forty Years
of Shotokan.

ISKF Calgary opened its doors in 1985 as the official ISKF Alberta headquarters. We are a fully accredited martial arts school teaching traditional Shotokan karate to men, women, and children. Our children’s program is recognised as one of the strongest in Canada.

We train under Sensei David Jones, 8th Dan, with over 40 years of karate experience. Sensei Jones is the Chief Instructor of ISKF Alberta, Chairman of ISKF Canada, and represents ISKF internationally as a Technical Committee member.

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David Jones, 8th Dan
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Our Dojo

道場

In Northeast Calgary since 1985. Over 200 students, classes seven days a week.

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Shotokan Karate

松濤館

The lineage of Shotokan, from Master Funakoshi to Sensei David Jones.

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Ranking System

段級

The belt levels, and the kata needed for each grading.

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Kata

形

The 26 kata of Shotokan, their moves and their meaning.

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What to Expect

稽古

The three elements of karate, partner training, and dojo etiquette.

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What We Teach稽古

Three Paths.
One Discipline.

子供
Junior · Ages 6 to 17

Children's Karate

Discipline, respect, and confidence built one stance at a time. Our children's program is second to none in Canada.

大人
Adult · 18 and up

Adult Karate

Traditional Shotokan training for adults of every level. Kihon, kata, and kumite, taught with the precision the art demands.

家族
Saturday · All welcome

Family Classes

Saturday morning general family class. Parents and children train together in a single dojo, side by side.

歓迎
入門 · WELCOME
Special Introductory Offer歓迎

Start for

$199one-time

Brand new students receive everything they need to begin training under Sensei David Jones, in a single welcome offer.

稽古
2 Months
Beginner Classes
道着
Free
Karate Gi (Uniform)
会費
1 Year
ISKF Association Dues
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Upcoming行事

Tournaments & Events

Summer 2026 Seminars and Exams

Hosted by ISKF Calgary Honbu
JUL 10 & 11, 2026
Two days · seminars + exams
FRI JUL 10
6:00 to 7:00 PMChildren's Seminar · all belts
7:00 to 8:00 PMChildren's Kyu Exams
SAT JUL 11
10:00 to 11:00 AMGeneral Class · all belts
Noon to 1:00 PMYouth/Adult Seminar · white to brown
1:00 to 2:00 PMYouth/Adult Black Belt Seminar
2:00 to 3:00 PMKyu and Dan Examinations
PRICING
Children (Friday): seminar + kyu exam $55Seminars $35Seminars + kyu exam $65Dan exams: standard ISKF rates (see Laurie)
PAST EVENTS
MAY 14 to 17, 2026
Results posted

ISKF Canada National Championships 2026

University of Calgary
MAR 28, 2026
Provincial championship

ISKF Alberta Provincial Championships 2026

St Francis High School, Calgary
JUL 31 to AUG 3, 2025
Four-day summer camp

ISKF Alberta Summer Camp 2025

Calgary ISKF Dojo
FEB 29, 2020
Provincial championship

ISKF Alberta Provincial Championships 2020

St Francis High School, Calgary
MAY 14 to 17, 2020
39th National Championships

ISKF 39th National Championships 2020

Halifax, Nova Scotia
AUG 20 to 23, 2020
4th World Shoto Cup

4th World Shoto Cup 2020

London, England
JAN 13 to 18, 2020
Six mornings of 6am basics

Kangeiko 2020 with Sensei Jones

Calgary ISKF Dojo
JUL 25 to 28, 2019
With Shihan H. Okazaki and Sensei Jones

ISKF Calgary Special Summer Camp 2019

Calgary ISKF Dojo
Memberships会員

Choose Your Path

Unlimited classes, Zoom and online participation included. Family discounts and longer commitment options available. All prices include GST.

JUNIOR
Ages 6-17
$119/month
  • +Unlimited classes
  • +Online & Zoom access
  • +Cancel anytime
  • +Family discounts available
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ADULT
Ages 18 and up
$139/month
  • +Unlimited classes
  • +All training sessions
  • +Online & Zoom access
  • +Subsequent family from $119
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FAMILY
Entire household
$279/month
  • +Unlimited classes
  • +All family members
  • +Online & Zoom access
  • +Best value
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Save with longer commitments

Lock in a lower monthly rate with a 3 or 6 month membership.

3-Month Memberships
Junior$109/mo
Adult$129/mo
Family$269/mo
6-Month Memberships
Junior$99/mo
Adult$119/mo
Family$259/mo

Additional family members from $79/month. All prices include GST.

Weekly Schedule時間表

Classes Timetable

MON月
TUE火
WED水
THU木
FRI金
SAT土
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Intermediate & Advanced
6:00 PM – 6:50 PM
Children's Class
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Beginner & Intermediate
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Intermediate & Advanced
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Beginner & Intermediate
6:00 PM – 6:50 PM
White & Yellow Belts
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Children Intermediate
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
General Family Class
Adult Advanced
Adult Beginner
Children
Family
Our Senseis先生

The Instructors

8th Dan · Hachidan
Chief Instructor

Sensei David Jones

Began karate in England in the early 1970s and opened his first dojo in Newbury in 1978. He trained with Masters Kanazawa and Enoeda before immigrating to Calgary in 1981, and has been a close personal student of Master Yaguchi. He founded ISKF Calgary over 30 years ago and is Chief Instructor for ISKF Alberta and Chairman of ISKF Canada.

  • 1990 World Shoto Cup, kata finalist
  • 1991 Canadian national kumite champion
  • A-class instructor and A-class international referee
  • ISKF Technical Committee member
7th Dan · Shichidan
Senior Instructor

Sensei Laurie Jones

Started training in Shotokan in the late 1970s and passed her 1st degree black belt in 1983 at Master Nishiyama's Summer Camp in San Diego, examined by Sensei Nishiyama, Enoeda, Kase and Shirai. An exceptional competitor, she has taught at the Calgary dojo for 30 years.

  • Canadian national women's sparring champion, five years running
  • 1994 World Shoto Cup, 4th place kata
  • B-class international referee
7th Dan · Shichidan
Junior Program · Co-lead

Sensei Robert Morgan

Leads the junior program alongside Crystal Schatz, having come up through the same program himself over 25 years ago. A graduate of the ISKF instructor trainee program and a B-class international referee, he is patient and thoughtful, and a software developer with a master's in computer science.

  • 2016 ISKF Shoto Cup, South Africa, 1st team kata, individual kata finalist
  • 2014 ISKF Pan-American Championships, Mexico, 3rd kata, 2nd team kata
  • 2014 ISKF Alberta, 1st place kata
  • 2013 ISKF Canada Nationals, Male Champion
  • 2012 ISKF Shoto Cup, Philippines, individual kata semi-finalist
  • 2012 ISKF Canada Nationals, 2nd kata, 1st team kata, 1st team kumite
5th Dan · Godan
Junior Program · Co-lead

Sempai Crystal Schatz

Training since 1997, Crystal co-leads the junior program with Robert Morgan. She is enrolled in the ISKF Instructor Program and is a C-class international referee, with a master's degree in biological sciences and a young, growing family.

  • 2014 ISKF Pan-Americans, Mexico, Female Grand Champion
  • 2012 ISKF World Shoto Cup, Philippines, 3rd kata and kumite, 1st team kumite
  • 2012 ISKF Canada Nationals, 2nd kumite, 2nd team kumite
  • 2010 ISKF Pan-Americans, Guyana, 2nd kumite, 1st team kumite
  • 2010 ISKF Canada Nationals, Female Grand Champion
From The Dojo日誌

Journal & Articles

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Beginner Guide
Coming Soon

Your First Month in the Dojo: What to Expect

A practical guide for new students stepping into traditional Shotokan training for the first time.

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Youth Karate
Coming Soon

Five Lessons Children Learn in Karate That School Cannot Teach

How traditional training builds focus, respect, and resilience in ways the classroom never will.

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Kata Study
Coming Soon

Understanding Heian Shodan: The Foundation of Every Black Belt

A breakdown of the first kata every Shotokan student learns, and why it matters all the way through.

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the Mat.

The best way to know if traditional Shotokan is for you is to try a class. Reserve your place in any beginner session and step into the dojo. No commitment, no pressure.

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