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KIDS/BEGINNERS/ADULTS Welcome!
Please have a look at our website and then visit a club link to find the Gima-ha dojo that is most convenient for you. For membership information, download the following: membership_and_information_kit_2016_r1.docx. 
Gima-ha Karate Registration Form
see above for downloadable form Welcome to Gima-ha Karate 2016 Shiai
Gima-ha Shotokan-ryu is a traditional Japanese karate style with roots to the original Shotokan School of Karate that sport beting was first introduced to Japan by Master Gichin Funakoshi. Gima-ha in Canada, has produced a number top-level karate students, many of whom have competed at the provincial and national level; the World Karate Championships and Pan-Am games.
Our dojos are located in Abbotsford, Aldergrove, Chilliwack, and White Rock, BC, with affiliated dojos in Japan, U.K., Germany, India, Norway and most recently Sri Lanka. The Canadian honbu (head) dojo, is located in White Rock, BC under the direction of Canadian Gima-ha organization chief instructor, Shihan Takayuki Sameshima, a 8th degree (dan), provincial coach for nationals (1980-85), national coach (1982-88) for North American Pan-American, Commonwealth and world championships. For more information on membership, click here. Gima-ha Karate Registration Form
see above for downloadable form 
*Translation*
On Saturday August 15th 2015 the following events will be held at Nagaoka sports betting City in Japan Master Gima Sensei’s 120th celebration of birth Gima Ha Kobukai 40th anniversary Goodwill International Karate Championships. Proceeds from these events shall go to the Charity for East Japan Earthquake Fund. WKF Competition Rules - revision 9.0
See below for the updated version of Competition Rules and Regulations. A complete guide for competitors, referees and judges.
Dojo NewsMember Profile
After more than 40 years of karate, Ted Gosling turns 70 and still going strong. Read more. Kobudo - Bukai news Hardeep Gill passed Nidan level at Kobudo grading which was held July 23, 2016 In 2015, Ben Berkiw of the ShobuKai ( Chilliwack ) Karate club passed Shodan level, Paul Sexton and Nina Krack both passed 3rd Kyu. Congratulations to all of you. Grading Test and Requirements A complete grading syllabus for every level is available in PDF on the grading test page of this site. Click here. 
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Download the latest Karate BC Newsletter
Gima Ha Shotokan-Ryu Annual General Meeting ( AGM ) Date – Saturday October 29, 2016 Time – 12.30pm Location – Elks Hall, 1469 George St, Surrey ( White Rock) BC All members are invited to attend any one 16 and older is eligible to vote 35th Annual Gima Ha Shiai
The 2016 Annual Gima-ha Shiai which was held Saturday May 14 at Trinity Western sport bet tz University, in Langley, was a tremendous success and fun was had by all. The Shiai is open to all members and levels. Tentative date for 2017 is Saturday May 6. Please stay tuned for date confirmation and details. Congratulations! To Sensei Paul Sexton 6th Dan for being selected to sit as a member of the Karate BC executive. Summer camp 2016 Sensei Steven Edwards, from our Gima-ha affiliated club in England, was our Special Guest Instructor for the 2016 Summer Camp which was held July 8-10 at Trinity Western University in Langley. Fun and great training were had by all. Tentative date for 2017 is July 7, 8, 9 in Whistler. Please stay tuned for date confirmation and details. Karate In Olympics August 3, 2016 The IOC ( International Olympic Committee ) has approved Karate to be in the Olympic Games, beginning with the 2020 Games in Tokyo, Japan. Newly added forums page. Check it out! Check out the forums page. Sign in, and add your voice to the GSK website. 
Shihan Tak Sameshima, 8th dan
Chief Instructor Gima-ha Canada Classes offer advanced training (green belt level and up) in kata, kumite and Ryukyu Kobudo Weapons. For more information click on Dojos in the Header Bar and then click on Saturday Advanced Classes. Learn Bo, Sai, Tonfa, Kama and Tekko Ryukyu Kobudo Weapons style based on Ryukyu Kobujutsu Hozon Shinkokai (The Society for the Promotion and Preservation of Ryukyu Classic Martial Arts). 
Kata training tip
When practicing kata, imagine an opponent is attacking you and perform each movement with precision. Interested in learning more? Visit a dojo to view a class.
Click here to download a Gima-ha Membership Information and Application Form.
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