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News and updates about karate, martial arts, kickboxing, and fitness at DOUVRIS.
Word of the month: Perseverance
We think it so important that we made "Perseverance" one of our 12 recurring "Words of the month". Read more...
Word of the month: Courtesy
When parents sign their children up for martial arts classes very often they’re looking for a healthy activity that will also teach their kids respect. And karate certainly does that... Read more...
Pink Army Results
The results are in from our Think Pink fundraiser!!! Read more...
Word of the month: self-discipline
Self-discipline helps us do the work we need to do. It helps us get up in the morning... Read more...Think Pink
This OCTOBER join the DMA PINK ARMY! Read more...
Word of the Month: Courage
Courage, Aristotle said, is the most important virtue because it guarantees the others... Read more...
Back to School @ DOUVRIS
Our back to school karate promotion is now available! Act Today! Read more...
Word of the Month: Confidence
At Douvris Martial Arts we believe that with the right approach to teaching karate, everyone can increase their confidence... Read more...
Fitness Kickboxing Promotion
Sign up for our fitness kickboxing promotion! Read more...
Congratulations to our Newest Black Belts
Congratulations to our latest black belt graduates!! Read more...
Happy Father’s Day
Dad, we are celebrating you this month! Come try out a free week of karate or kickboxing! Read more...
Word of the Month: Responsibility
One of the important aspects of our character development program at Douvris Martial Arts is that it not only teaches students how to become responsible... Read more...
Word of the Month: Excellence
Excellence is a word that sounds like a destination. But it’s not. It’s a process, an evolution... Read more...
Black Belt Grading Ceremony
Come join in the celebration! Our Black Belt Grading Ceremony is taking place on June 3, 2018 Read more...
Calling On Moms!
Calling all moms! Come try out Douvris Martial Arts and Kickboxing with our one week free trial offer! Expires at the end of May. Read more...
Word of the Month: Humility
Some concepts are easy to explain with words. Humility isn’t really one of them. We can talk about it – and we do – but... Read more...
Word of the Month: Respect
Respect is one of the words most often associated with karate, and for a good reason. We care about it a great deal. Read more...
Robbie Hughes Wins Myers Auto Group Amazing Kids Contest
Douvris Martial Arts is proud to announce that one of our students, second-degree black belt Robbie Hughes, has won the Myers Auto Group Amazing Kids contest. Read more...
Cardio-A-Thon Results
When good people get together to do good things - great things happen! Read more...
Douvris Family Day
Join Douvris at an Ottawa 67's game on February 11! Read more...2018 Kids Kicking Cancer Canada Cardio-A-Thon
Join Douvris Martial Arts legendary Cardio-a-thon to raise money for Kids Kicking Cancer Canada on February 17 & 18! Read more...
Word of the month: Service
As Sensei Cody Diesbourg explains, if it weren’t for service and people paying it forward, we wouldn’t have martial arts today. Read more...
Please Vote for Us…
DOUVRIS has been nominated for Best Martial Arts program in Ottawa... Read more...
Team Douvris Results at WKC Worlds
Team Douvris spent the last week in Orlando, Florida, to compete in the 2017 WKC World Championships... Read more...
An Open Letter to Team Puerto Rico
Thank you to Team Puerto Rico for showing us that we should all choose to be happy... Read more...
WKC Opening Ceremonies Video
See the video shown at the Opening Ceremonies from the World Championships hosted by WKC in Orlando Florida. Read more...Join The Pink Army
This OCTOBER join the DMA PINK ARMY! Read more...
Word of the Month: Honesty
You are only ever as good as your word, and that’s why honesty is a critical part of our character development program. Read more...
Black Belt Grading: 2017 Edition
Once a year we gather students from all our Douvris schools for a very special black belt grading. Read more...
Team Douvris ready to represent Canada at the Worlds
This past weekend Team Douvris competitors who had previously qualified provincially competed for a spot on the national team... Read more...
Team Douvris at the Quebec Open
Team Douvris traveled to Quebec City this past weekend for our last big tournament before our National Championships later this month. Read more...
Team Douvris Shines in Windsor
There were only seven of us competing and we are pleased to report we all came back home with some bling. Read more...
Kicking It in Montreal at the KJS Tournament
Saturday found us in Brossard, just outside of Montreal, to take part in the KJS Tournament. Read more...
Team Douvris at the WKC Provincial Qualifiers
This past weekend Team Douvris travelled to London, Ontario, to compete in the WKC Provincials. Read more...
Team Douvris at Cobra International
If you think the last freak winter slush storm of the season can stop us from competing, you don’t know Team Douvris very well. Read more...
Team Douvris in Philadelphia and Burlington
Team Douvris split us this past weekend to take on two separate competitions. Read more...
Team Douvris at the Studios Unis tournament
This past weekend Team Douvris members travelled to Quebec City. Read more...
Douvris Kicks it!
Cardio-A-thon Raises over $17,000 for Kids Kicking Cancer Canada. Read more...2017 Kids Kicking Cancer Canada Cardio-A-Thon
Join Douvris Martial Arts legendary Cardio-a-thon to raise money for Kids Kicking Cancer Canada on March 4-5, 2017. Read more...
Team Douvris at the Ontario Provincial Open
Team Douvris travelled to Burlington last weekend to compete in the 41st Ontario Provincial Open Martial Arts Championships. Read more...
Team Douvris roars into the 2017 season
Challenge Rive-Nord was our first tournament of the year, and we descended on Ste-Thérèse determined to put our hard training to the test. Read more...
November Newsletter
Download your copy of the November Newsletter here Read more...October Newsletter
Download your copy of the October Newsletter here. Read more...September Newsletter
Download your copy of the full September newsletter/calendar here Read more...
Team Douvris Ready to Take on the World
Team Douvris is sending two dozen competitors to Dublin as part of the 250-strong Team Canada. Read more...April Newsletter
Find out what’s happening at Douvris Barrhaven, download our April Newsletter here. Read more...
Word of the Month: FOCUS
For over 30 years Ottawa-area parents have sent their children to Douvris Martial Arts, where they find a program that emphasizes character development in children including improved focus. Read more...May Newsletter
Find out what’s happening at Douvris Barrhaven, download our May Newsletter here. Read more...
Barrhaven Food Cupboard
We have raised $300 and 2 overflowing tubs of food for the Barrhaven Food Cupboard. Read more...December Newsletter
Download your copy of the December Newsletter here. Read more...
Pink is the New Black Campaign Results
We are so thrilled and thankful to all of the Douvris members who participated in our Pink is the New Black, Breast Cancer awareness campaign last month Read more...
Kicks For Heart Needs You!
It's time to plan your participation in the Feb. 22 Kicks For Heart Cardio-A-Thon fundraiser for heart and stroke research. Read more...June Newsletter
Find out what is happening this month in our June Newsletter Read more...
Step. It. Up Super Camp II
Registration now available for our Step. It. Up Super Camp II, with some of the best instructors in Karate. Read more...July Newsletter
Download your copy of our July Newsletter here. Read more...August Newsletter
Check out the new format for our Newsletter. Download your copy here or pick one up at the front desk. Read more...
Battle Zone 2015
Get ready to Battle it out at the Battle Zone Tournament! Registration now open! Read more...
2016 Summer Camps
Registration for our Karate Summer Camps in Barrhaven is now open! Read more...
Help Get Team Douvris To Dublin
Help Team Douvris get to Ireland! Read more...
How karate helps children do better in school
Now is a good time to make sure everything is in place for children to make the most of their school year... Read more...
Kicks 4 Heart Fundraiser
Our Kicks for Heart telethon will take place on February 21, 2016. Read more...$15,000 Raised for Kicks for Heart
We reached our goal of Raising $15,000! Read more...
Now open under new ownership!
Douvris Martial Arts Barrhaven is now owned by the Couture Family! Business open as usual. Read more...
Team Douvris at the Toronto Tournament of Martial Arts Champions
On Friday Team Douvris zoomed down the 401 again to take part in the Toronto Tournament of Martial Arts Champions... Read more...
Battle Zone 2016
Battle Zone 2016 is taking place on July 23, 2016! Register today Read more...Black Belt Grading Ceremony
Black Belt Grading Ceremony on June 5, 2016 Read more...
PD Camp on June 10
Come join us on June 10th for our PD Camp! Read more...
Join the DMA Pink Army
DOUVRIS Martial Arts will be selling pink belts to raise money for the Canadian Breast Cancer Society. Read more...
Our First International Partnership
We are thrilled to announce our first international partnership! Read more...
Kicking it at the East West Samurai Classic
The last weekend before Team Douvris heads off to Dublin to compete in the WKC World Championships found us in Mississauga... Read more...Team Douvris Results at The World’s
We are so proud of all of our Team Douvris members who participated in this year's WKC World Championships! Here is a list of those who brought home medals. Read more...
Register for Our Annual “Kicks for Heart” Heart & Stroke Fundraiser!
We encourage you to sponsor a kickboxer, or dare to take part! You'll raise funds through pledges of family, friends, and co-workers who support you in our 2-hour Cardio-A-Thon on Sunday, February 22. Read more...
DOUVRIS Announces Paul Conway Memorial Award
The Paul Conway Memorial Award will be awarded annually to a DOUVRIS member who has overcome significant obstacles to achieve his or her Black Belt, while best ... Read more...
2015 Charity Christmas Basket Raffle. Tickets Just $5.00!
Win this basket and you’ll accomplish most of your Christmas shopping for the year! Read more...
Charity Raffle Raises $2560 for The Heart & Stroke Foundation
With more than 500 ticket sales for our Charity Raffle Basket, we raised $2560.00 toward our 2015 goal of $15,000. Read more...
DOUVRIS Raises More than $11,000 for Heart & Stroke
Kicks for Heart 2015 kicked it into high gear Sunday morning and raised over $11,000 for The Heart & Stroke Foundation. This brings DOUVRIS's grand fundraising total to date to (drum roll please) $44,000! Read more...DOUVRIS Black Belt Grading
Our annual Black Belt Grading event for DOUVRIS Karate members. View event details. Read more...Kicks for Heart
Raising funds and awareness for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Read more...
DOUVRIS Re-Boots Fitness Program with Total Body Training
DOUVRIS, a leader in karate Ottawa for more than 30 years, has rebooted its Fitness Program... Read more...
Calling All Future Martial Arts Referees
DOUVRIS Bank Street will host a referee clinic for Black Belts and above, by MARA, the Martial Arts Referee Association, on Feb. 22. Read more...
Back to School @ DOUVRIS
Our back to school marital arts promotion is now available! Act Today! Read more...
In-House Tournament
In-House Tournament at our Bank Street Dojo on October 4, 2015 Read more...