Ages 8–13
Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30pm to 6:30pm.
Shotokan Karate · Skaha · Penticton
Traditional Shotokan Karate in Penticton, BC
Traditional Shotokan karate classes in Penticton for beginners, students age 8 and older, teens, adults, and returning students. Practice emphasizes fundamentals, discipline, fitness, focus, respect, and steady progress through regular training.
New Students Welcome
Currently Accepting New Students
New and returning students are welcome to contact Kurt about current class availability, age-group practice times, trial classes, fees, payment details, and the best way to begin.
Ages 14+
Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30pm to 8:00pm.
Contact First
Trial classes, drop-ins, payment methods, registration timing, and class fit should be confirmed with Kurt before attending.
Traditional Karate
What Is Shotokan Karate?
Karate means “empty hand.” In traditional karate-do, training is more than self-defence or exercise alone. It is a disciplined Japanese martial art that develops coordination, focus, respect, and steady improvement through repeated study of fundamental technique.
Practice begins with the basics and develops over time. Beginners, younger students, teens, adults, and returning students are welcome to ask whether current classes are a good fit.
Learn More About KarateInstructor
Kurt Goessman
Classes are taught by Kurt Goessman, a Sandan who began training in Shotokan karate in 1983 in Kamloops, BC. His instruction focuses on traditional Shotokan practice, including fundamentals, discipline, respect, and steady long-term development.
Sandan means third-degree black belt. In traditional karate, rank reflects years of training, testing, responsibility, and continued practice. It is not treated as an ending point, but as part of an ongoing path of study.
Kurt can answer questions about current class availability, trial classes, student age, fees, payment methods, registration timing, and Canada Shotokan Karate membership.
Meet the Instructor
New Students
Start With a Simple Question
New students do not need previous karate or martial arts experience. Contact Kurt first with the student’s age, previous experience if any, and what you would like to know. Asking a question does not commit you to registering.
Beginners Welcome
Students are introduced gradually to basic movement, posture, technique, listening, and class etiquette.
Ages 8–13
Younger students practise Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30pm to 6:30pm, with class fit confirmed by contacting Kurt first.
Ages 14+
Students age 14 and older practise during regular class hours from 6:30pm to 8:00pm.
Ask About Classes
Contact Kurt Before Attending
Contact Kurt before attending so he can confirm current practice details, trial class options, student age, fees, payment arrangements, registration timing, and Canada Shotokan Karate membership.
This is the best first step for beginners, returning students, parents or guardians, and visitors interested in traditional Shotokan karate training in Penticton.