Kowakan Karatedo Inc.

Specialties

We are a traditional martial arts school in Vancouver that offer classes in classical Okinawan Goju-​ryu Karate and Ryukyu Kobudo. Our goals in training are the development of the student’s body, mind, and spirit as well as the improvement of self-​defense skills. We train in a non-​competitive environment where members endeavor to better their own practice and to help other members improve as well. Beginners are welcome!

History

Established in 2002.

Vancouver Karate & Kobudo was founded by Mario McKenna after returning from Japan where he lived for nine years. The dojo continues the tradition of teaching authentic Okinawan martial arts.

Meet the Manager

Mario M.

Manager

Mario McKenna is the instructor of Vancouver Karate & Kobudo. He has been teaching in Vancouver for over ten years and been practicing Okinawan martial arts for over 30 years. He is a licensed instructor in Ryukyu Kobudo and Goju-​ryu Karate-​do.