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Traditional Shito-Ryu Karate & Kobudo in Port Coquitlam
Serving Port Coquitlam & Burke Mountain since 2018

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Migrating from Twitter (X) to BlueSky
PoCo Karate is migrating to BlueSky because we stand for diversity, equity, and inclusion. We provide a safe training environment where...
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pocokarate
Jan 262 min read
Karate - Martial Art or Sport?
Following the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, I've had a lot of questions from confused individuals about the nature of Karate. The general public...
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pocokarate
Dec 9, 20241 min read
A Message of Compassion
This past weekend at the 78th Satoha Brown and Black Belt Workshop, we were privileged to listen to an important address from our Soke...
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pocokarate
Oct 22, 20241 min read
Affordability of Sports
Recently, I have made a few posts about philosophy and ethics in the pursuit of excellence in Karate. Today's topic is a bit more on the...
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pocokarate
Aug 31, 20241 min read
A Heart of Propriety
As we close off a productive summer of training, I think it is the perfect time to reflect on the values held dear by one of the fore...
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pocokarate
Aug 7, 20242 min read
Cross-Training in Karate. Be undefeated.
As practitioners of Karate, we often think about opportunities to cross-train in other sports and martial arts in order to augment our...
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pocokarate
Jun 8, 20242 min read
Excellence as a process
Excellence means greatness... the very best. It is something that as a society we appreciate because it is so very scarce. We admire...
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pocokarate
May 24, 20241 min read
PoCo Karate Discord Server
Hello everyone! To facilitate collaborative learning and foster our dojo community, we now have our very own Discord server. Anyone 18+...
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pocokarate
Mar 15, 20242 min read
The Science Behind the Karate Kiai (Shout)
One of the most identifiable features of Karate is that Karateka (participants) often shout when executing techniques. This short,...
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pocokarate
Feb 12, 20243 min read
Mindful Meditation in Karate
When I say to people that Karate is more than just self-defence, one of the first things that comes to mind for me is our meditation...
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pocokarate
Jan 27, 20242 min read
The Power of Silence and Distance
In my experience, respect is best described as when a person engages with you while demonstrating that they value you as a person...even...
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pocokarate
Jan 7, 20241 min read
Sensei Jascha's article on personal wellness made the front page of the Tricity News
Sensei Jascha submitted a small opinion piece of personal wellness called "Wellness is a skill that requires practice and balance" and...
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pocokarate
Dec 20, 20233 min read
Everything is a choice
Prepare to be a little uncomfortable about what I am about to say. Everything you think, do, or feel is a choice...a choice that you have...
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pocokarate
Oct 10, 20231 min read
What level of contact to expect at PoCo Karate?
I get this question a lot from new students and their parents. The short answer is Karate is a contact activity, but we don't do full...
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pocokarate
Sep 15, 20233 min read
Cultivating Intrinsic Motivation
Martial arts has a lot going for it, especially for children. It can help to develop confidence, physical literacy, manners and respect....
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pocokarate
Aug 30, 20232 min read
How long does it take to get a Black Belt?
Hello everyone! This week I am answering another very common question that we get from beginners: "How long does it take to get a Black...
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pocokarate
Aug 20, 20232 min read
The Importance of Humility
“To all those whose progress remains hampered by ego-related distractions, let humility – the spiritual cornerstone upon which Karate...
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pocokarate
Aug 5, 20233 min read
What is the best martial art?
This is probably the question that I get asked the most by the average person. It is also one of the most problematic and complex...
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pocokarate
Jul 8, 20231 min read
Free Karate Class - PoCo Sports Festival -July 15th @ 1pm at Gates Park.
As a member sports club of the Port Coquitlam Sports Alliance, PoCo Karate will be offering a FREE Karate class as part of the PoCo...
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pocokarate
Jun 11, 20233 min read
Training with an injury
As of writing this article, it is 4 days after ankle surgery to remove some large bone fragments from around my ankle. I had broken my...
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