NEWSLETTER | Maizis Martial Arts

SUMMER 2026

Woohoo, it’s summer time! This is one of the greatest times of year to be training. Classes are so much fun, and people have extra time allowing for the booking of private lessons.

When at the Hombu please remember to stay only in the outdoor dojo. The rest of the property is private and not open for public access.

Karate camp is July 25 and 26, 2026 in Whitefish Falls at the Goju-Ryu Hombu. This is an event not to be missed. You will have the opportunity to learn from multiple martial arts masters. We train all day Saturday and half-day Sunday. Saturday evening there will be a pot-luck supper, campfire, and music allowing time to get to know the masters one-on-one. The investment is only $60 per person or $100 per family. Call early for accommodations: Hilly Acres 705-285-4226, River Lodge 705-285-1606, Church Mouse Cafe 705-285-1232, Widgawa Lodge 877-795-3344.

Watch your email for our next seminar which will take place in August or September.

Upcoming tournaments; July 11 – London, ON, August 15, 2025 – Buffalo, NY, September 26 – London, ON, October 17 – Bowmanvillle, ON, November 14 – Orangeville, ON. For more information please see Soke.

Be prepared for summer classes....bring a towel. Summer challenge, choose a kata (can work with your training partner), learn it, study it, analyze it, and make a presentation on it the first week of September. Share your understanding. Second summer challenge, tag us in your social media pics, each tag earns you a chance to win a prize.

Starting June 01 you may wear your club/dojo t-shirts to class with your gi pants and obis. If you don’t yet have a shirt you can order them from Maizis Martial Arts Academy If you don’t have a club t-shirt you must wear your gi(rec class excepted).

Need your training manual? Need a crest for your gi? See Soke today.

Remember to bring your friend with you to classes this summer! If that friend joins in June, July, or August your name will be entered in a draw to win a fun prize.

Beach Day will be Monday, July 20, 2026 (raindate Thursday, July30, 2026). It will start at 10:00 AM. We will be at Beach 6. Park at the recplex and walk the path to the beach. Wear your bathing suit under your gi. After class stay as long as you like and enjoy time with your fellow karateka. Make sure to bring towels, sunscreen, lunch and/or snacks, and whatever else you need for a day at the beach. Parents you must attend with your children.

Remember that we offer Tai Chi classes as well as Kickboxing and Personal Training. Do you work for a company that would benefit from a Self-Defence course or a Mental Martial Arts seminar? Seminars can be booked through Soke.

Mark your calendar, there will be no classes July 01, 2026 to celebrate Canada Day. There will be no classes July 21-23 for Midweek Meditation.

Looking forward to seeing the amazing results of your summer training. Set those goals and work to achieve them. It’s going to be epic!

Download the Remind App if you haven't already, to keep you up to date on all dojo information. Class codes are: Stayner @stayner, Thornbury @thornburyd, and Collingwood @cwooddojo. If you need a link sent to help with this process let Soke know.

"If you really want to do something, you'll find a way. If you don't, you'll find an excuse." ~ Jim Rohn