Sep
26
to Sep 27
May
30
8:00 AM08:00
YOBUKAN KARATE CLUB PARENTS ASSOCIATION TOURNAMENT
Yobukan Karate Club Tournament Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026 @ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Set up Saturday, May 30, 2026 @ 8:00 AM
Tournament start time is 9:00 AM sharp – Registration begins at 8:45 AM
Location: Landing Trail School, 5301 37 Avenue, Gibbons, Alberta T0A 1N0
Deadline for clubs to register is May 15. Come to the Dojo to fill out an individual registration form before then.
Waiver: Please ensure all competitors have completed and signed the waiver found on the enclosed Registration Form and submit at the tournament. (please DO NOT include in e-mail documents)
Entry Fees:
$35.00/person – Single Event (i.e., Kata or Bogu Kumite/Flag Kumite or Team Kata)
$55.00/person – Two Events (i.e., Kata/Bogu Kumite or Kata/Team Kata
$60.00/person – Three Events or More (not including Team Kata)
Note: The tournament fees are being used as a fundraiser for the Yobukan Karate Parents Association
Lunch is included. Please have students advise of allergies upon Registration.
Kumite competitors must provide their own fist protectors, mouth guards and groin cups. Karate uniform must comply to the guidelines set out in this package.
Flags and Bogu will be supplied at the tournament.
If other dojos have their own bogu, please bring it as well.
May
24
12:00 AM00:00
Apr
10
to Apr 12
Alberta Bogu Karate Association Spring Clinic and Grading - April 2026
Karate Clinic Featuring Alberta’s Renshi and Shihan
Friday April 10th Location: Canmore Chito-Ryu Karate
Grading 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Blue belt and up 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Saturday April 11th Location: Ecole de la Rose Sauvage, Calgary
Children’s class 9:00 am to 10:00 am
All levels 10:15 am to 12:30 pm
All levels 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Banquet 6:30 pm
Sundy April 12th Location: Ecole de la Rose Sauvage, Calgary
Blue belts and up 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Locations:
Friday Canmore Chito-Ryu Karate
Saturday/Sunday Ecole de la Rose Sauvage - Calgary
Fees:
Kids class (Sat) $10
Friday/Sunday $50/person or $100/family
Saturday $75/person or $150/family
Full weekend $150/person or $300/family
Proceeds go towards future ABKA events
Contact:
Sensei Justin at yobukan09@gmail.com
Mar
7
8:30 AM08:30
Bogu Tournament 2026 - Calgary Chito Ryu Karate Association
The Calgary Chito Ryu Karate Association is holding the 2026 Bogu Tournament March 7, 2026. Please visit EYKC for more information and to register. The registration deadline is February 27, 2026.
Feb
28
4:30 PM16:30
Dojo Annual Movie Night & Potluck
Saturday February 28, 2026 is our annual Dojo movie night. Potluck starts at 4:30 pm (sign up sheet at the Dojo). Bring your pillows and blankets to enjoy the movie after we eat!
Feb
21
to Feb 22
Chito Ryu Karate Association of Alberta Clinic & Grading - Canmore Clinic
Featuring our Alberta Renshi & Shihan
Grading & Clinic Times:
Saturday, February 21st, 2026 Clinic @ Canmore Karate Club
(Open to all members)
10:00 am – 11:10 am Session 1
11:20 am – 12:30 pm Session 2
12:30 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm – 2:10 pm Session 3
2:20 pm – 3:30 pm Session 4
Sunday, February 22nd, 2026 Yudansha Pre-Grading @ Canmore Karate Club
10:00 am – 12:00 pm Grading
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Grading review
*Please bring water and a bagged lunch, as we will only be having a half-hour lunch break.
Clinic Fee: $25/child, $50/Adult or $100/ Family (All proceeds will go to the CRKAA)
Clinic Location: Canmore Karate Club – 113 Bow Meadows Crescent, Canmore, Alberta
Phone: 780-668-7160 or email Sensei Justin at yobukan09@gmail.com
Jan
17
8:30 PM20:30
Dec
5
to Dec 7
Sensei Bisson Clinic & Yudansha Grading at EYKC
Chito Ryu Karate Association of Alberta Karate Clinic with Sensei Germain Bisson at Edmonton Yoseikan Karate Club (map); Featuring Sensei Germain Bisson, Hanshi 9th Dan
Clinic times:
Friday December 5th:
Grading 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Blue belt and up, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Saturday December 6th:
Kids class 9:00 am to 10:00 am
All belt levels 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
All belt levels 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Banquet **updated time is 6:00 pm
Sunday December 7th:
Blue belt and up, 8:30 am to 10:30 am
Fees:
Kids class (Sat) $10
Friday/Sunday $50/person or $100/family
Saturday $75/person or $150/family
Full weekend $150/person or $300/family
*All proceeds will go towards future CRKAA events.
Nov
30
4:00 PM16:00
2025 Annual Dojo Christmas Open House
EYKC’s annual Christmas Party will be held at Sensei Hiob’s house again this year. Sunday, November 30th, 4:00-7:00 pm.
~ Come to the Dojo for details! ~
Nov
6
to Nov 9
Canadian Chito-Ryu KarateDo Association (CCRKA) Advanced National Grading & Summit Weekend
CCRKA Summit Weekend: Friday, November 7, to Sunday, November 9, 2025, Toronto
Advanced National Grading will be held on Thursday, November 6, 2025 before the summit weekend.
Advanced clinics/committee meetings will be held on Friday, AGM/clinics on Saturday, and clinics on Sunday. Program details TBD.
For more information, visit the Canadian Chito-Ryu KarateDo Association website: https://canadianchitoryu.ca/
Apr
11
to Apr 13
Dec
8
4:00 PM16:00
2024 Annual Dojo Christmas Open House
You are all cordially invited to Sensei Hiob’s to celebrate the Christmas Season (and to just have fun). All of the necessary information is below. See you there.
Date
Sunday, December 8, 2024 from 4 - 7:00 pm
Location
Sensei Hiob’s
Phone No. 780-446-5580
What to bring
Yourself, a fun attitude and your spouse or your parents or siblings. Munchies and refreshments will be supplied.
Nov
22
to Nov 24
Sep
21
to Sep 22
Pre-grading and Chito-Ryu Kata/Kata Application Clinic in Edmonton
Pre-grading and Chito-Ryu Kata/Kata Application Clinic in Edmonton
Sep
3
6:00 PM18:00
Regular in-person karate classes resume on Tuesday, September 3!
Regular classes resume on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another year of Karate!
Apr
26
to Apr 28
Alberta Chito Kai Spring Karate Clinic in Calgary
Alberta Chito Kai Spring Karate Clinic
Feb
17
10:00 AM10:00
Combined Bogu Kumite and Officials Clinic with Shihan Justin Rybie and Renshi Rupert Joshi
Join us for a one day Combined Bogu Kumite and Officials Clinic hosted by Alberta Chit Kai
Instruction by Shihan Justin Rybie and Renshi Rupert Joshi
Bogu kumite instruction will be done by Sensei Rybie.
Bogu officials training will be done by Sensei Joshi.
Cost
$10 for children
$50 for adults
$100 family rate
Fees will be collected at the door.
*** Please Note: Fees collected at this clinic will be used to fund future ACK clinics.
Registration
Please advance register via the Google Form linked here.
Clinic Schedule
10:00 am - Noon Bogu Kumite Practice / Officials Training
12:00 - 1:30 pm Lunch Break
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm In Ring Bogu Practice / Officials Refereeing
Required EquiPMent
Please bring any bogu equipment that you have to the sessions. Also mouth guards, fist protectors and groin cups as required.
Questions?
Contact Sensei Harvey
Phone: 780-469-7129
email hhiob@telusplanet.net
Nov
24
to Nov 26
Sensei Bisson Clinic in Edmonton - Nov 24 - 26
Karate Clinic with Sensei Germain Bisson - 8th Dan (Kyoshi), Technical Chair of Canadian Chito-Ryu Karate Association and with Renshis Hiob, Buret, and Joshi
Sep
30
10:00 AM10:00
Bogu Kumite Clinic and Ring Match Training
Bogu Kumite Clinic with Instruction by Shihan Justin Rybie and Renshi Harvey Hiob
Sep
9
10:00 AM10:00
How to Teach Karate to Children Clinic in Edmonton
Alberta Chito Kai presents: How to Teach Karate to Children Featuring Renshi Harvey Hiob and Shihan Justin Rybie
Sep
5
6:00 PM18:00
Regular in-person karate classes resume on Tuesday, September 5!
Welcome back! Regular in-person classes will be resuming on Tuesday, September 5, right after the Labour Day Long Weekend. Children’s classes will begin at 6 pm followed by Teen/Adult classes at 7:10 pm. We will be filling in registration forms and collecting fees at the end of the first class. We are looking forward to seeing you all then.
Jan
10
6:00 PM18:00
Welcome back! Classes Resume January 10, 2023
We look forward to welcoming everyone back to regularly scheduled classes as they resume on Tuesday January 10, 2023.
Dec
14
12:30 PM12:30
Annual Edmonton Yoseikan Karate Club Christmas Open house
All EYKC students are cordially invited to Sensei Hiob’s to celebrate the Christmas Season (and to just have fun). All of the necessary information is below. See you there.
Date: Sunday, December 18, 2022 from 4 - 7:00 pm
Location: Sensei Hiob’s Phone No. 780-446-5580
What to bring: Yourself, a fun attitude and your spouse or your parents
or siblings. Munchies and refreshments will be supplied
Dec
14
12:30 PM12:30
Dojo Christmas Break Dec. 27, 2022 - Jan. 9, 2023
Our last regular karate class occurs on Thursday, Dec. 22 (for both children's and adult classes). All regular classes will resume again on Tuesday, January 10, 2023.
We wish you all a very restful and enjoyable Christmas break and look forward to seeing you all in the New Year!
Sensei Harvey and EYKC Instructors
Dec
9
to Dec 11
Fall Training Clinic with Kyoshi Bisson
Fall Training Clinic with Kyoshi Germain Bisson, Renshi Andre Buret and Renshi Harvey Hiob focused on improving the skills and knowledge of students to prepare them for the upcoming karate year.
Sep
24
11:00 AM11:00
Open House Event!
Open House Event! Try out Karate during one of our 1 hour introductory classes on September 24 from 11am - 12pm or from 1pm - 2pm!
Sep
17
11:00 AM11:00
Open House Event!
Open House Event! Try out Karate during one of our 1 hour introductory classes on September 17 from 11am - 12pm or from 1pm - 2pm!
May
27
to May 29
ACKA Spring Training Clinic
Our annual spring training clinic will be happening this year in Calgary. This clinic is focused on improving the knowledge and skills of Chito Ryu Karate.
Mar
11
to Mar 13
First Annual Mid-Year Chito-Ryu Karate Clinic
Mid season clinic featuring Renshi Andre Buret, Renshi Harvey Hiob as well as various Alberta Shihan. (Co-hosted by Edmonton Yoseikan and Yobukan Karate).
Dec
3
to Dec 5
Alberta Chito-Kai Karate Clinic
Three day ACRKA winter clinic at Edmonton Yoseikan Karate Club with Renshi Andre Buret and Renshi Harvey Hiob.