Sensei Jascha earns Shodan in Kobudo!
Mike Airton from Campbell River Shito-Ryu and Jascha Espley from PoCo Karate both passed their Shodan (1st degree black belt)...
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pocokarate
- May 18
- 2 min
The importance of a quality Karate Gi (uniform)
To someone who is new to Karate, the uniform may seem a bit strange. Why do we all have to dress this way? What is the history? Why...
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pocokarate
- May 3
- 4 min
Mental Health Awareness Week - #MyStory
May 1 to 7 is Mental Health Awareness Week in Canada. According to the latest statistics I could find from Stats Canada, in the Spring...
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pocokarate
- Apr 29
- 1 min
Double Gold Medals at 2023 Karate BC Provincial Championships!
Exciting news!!! Espley Sensei and student, Derek Tamagi both won Gold 🥇🥇 in Kobudo at the 2023 Karate BC Provincial Championships held...
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pocokarate
- Apr 19
- 2 min
Black Belt is not a destination
A common misconception is that earning a black belt is a status symbol and an end objective of study in Karate. While this may be true...
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pocokarate
- Mar 11
- 2 min
Karate: Way more than punching and kicking.
When most people think of Karate, they think of the classic image of someone in white pajamas kicking and punching, as it often portrayed...
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pocokarate
- Feb 18
- 1 min
Congratulations to Kobudo Students!
Congratulations to our recently promoted Kobudo Students. December 7th, 2022 Mel Goulet - 3rd Kyu (Green Belt) January 25th, 2023 Jason...
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pocokarate
- Jan 7
- 1 min
51st Annual Winter Beach Practice @ English Bay, Vancouver
After a continuous string of 50 continuous annual Beach Practices, only a world-wide pandemic could put us on a 2-year hiatus. We are...
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pocokarate
- Sep 25, 2022
- 1 min
PoCo Karate joins the Port Coquitlam Sports Alliance
In an effort to promote lifelong sport and activity in our community, we have joined the Port Coquitlam Sports Allliance. ...
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pocokarate
- Sep 11, 2022
- 2 min
The importance of Kata
Kata are organized sequences of self defence movements that have been grouped together by master level instructors as a teaching...
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pocokarate
- Aug 21, 2022
- 1 min
Karatedo - A Peaceful Pursuit
When most people think of Karate, they immediately think of punching and kicking. These are some of the more visible aspects that an...
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pocokarate
- Aug 7, 2022
- 1 min
Kobudo at PoCo Karate
Kobudo translates to "Ancient Martial Way" and is the art of tradiational Okinawan weapons. PoCo Karate teaches Satoha Kobudo, which is...
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pocokarate
- Jul 31, 2022
- 1 min
Dojo Kun (Training Hall Rules)
Most traditional Karate styles have a set of rules that are recited at the beginning and end of class. We are a member of Shito-Ryu...
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pocokarate
- Jul 24, 2022
- 3 min
How to pick a Karate Club?
If you are thinking about enrolling in a Karate Club, how do you know you are making the right choice for a dojo (school)? There are a...
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pocokarate
- May 7, 2022
- 1 min
PoCo Karate Students medal at Karate BC Provincials!
Results from the Karate BC Provincials are in! Derek Tamagi: Gold in Kobudo (14 - 17 yrs Novice to Advanced) Dakota van Dyke: Silver in...
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