Barrie Karate is more than just a place to train—it’s a family.
Students and instructors come together in a supportive and encouraging environment, building lifelong bonds through shared goals, challenges, and successes.
Respect, discipline, and teamwork form the foundation of every interaction, creating a strong sense of belonging.
Students cheer each other on during belt tests, help refine techniques, and celebrate personal growth.
Barrie Karate is a close-knit community where everyone works together to grow, learn, and thrive.
Here’s Why Our Students Love Barrie Karate!
Not only is this a fun and exciting activity my daughter enjoys twice a week, it has helped her with her confidence, discipline, and her physical strength. I can’t recommend... read more Barrie Karate enough!
Rachel Mahon June 12, 2025
Barrie Karate has been the best thing for our daughter. Learning structure and disapline while being active. Bringing in an element of competition and chance of personal growth that is... read more visual each time she earns that next stripe and then belt. shes excited for every class and that is amazing to see.
MaryAnnie Attard June 11, 2025
We absolutely love this karate school! Sensei Dan is incredible with the kids — patient, encouraging, and always full of positive energy. His lessons are engaging, structured, and a perfect... read more mix of discipline and fun. Our child looks forward to every class and has grown so much in confidence, focus, and physical ability.
The class times are super convenient, which makes it easy to fit into our weekly routine. You can tell Sensei Dan really cares about each student and knows how to bring out their best. We’re so grateful to be part of such a welcoming and professional dojo.
Highly recommend to any family looking for a top-notch karate program!
Michelle Campeau June 11, 2025
An excellent place with a great teacher with lots of learning for my kid.
Jason Joseph June 6, 2025
Great program! Well organized and my son loved it! Highly recommend it.
CRISTINA HIDALGO June 5, 2025
Sensei Dan is truly one of a kind. From the moment we stepped into his dojo, we felt not just welcomed, but part of a supportive community. His patience, kindness,... read more and passion for teaching shine through in every class, making each student feel seen, valued, and encouraged to grow.
The classes are incredible—engaging, well-structured, and filled with energy. Even with just 2–3 sessions a week, Sensei Dan makes every lesson meaningful, building not only strong karate skills but also confidence, discipline, and resilience that extend far beyond the dojo.
Watching my daughters thrive under his guidance has been an absolute joy. Their growth in skill, self-confidence, and character has exceeded my expectations, and I couldn’t be more grateful.
If you’re looking for a place where your child will be inspired, challenged, and supported by an exceptional instructor, this is it. Sensei Dan is the real deal, and I can’t recommend this dojo highly enough!
Neri Qayyum April 14, 2025
Sensei Dan is very passionate and knowledgeable about Karate, and this is very apparent in how he teaches. Dan and his assistants are patient, kind, and make Karate fun while... read more still instilling values such as respect, determination and cooperation. My 2 kids have been going here for over a year now and still love it! Their physical strength, coordination and focus has improved as well.
It's a respectful, positive environment and everyone is very welcoming. If you're looking for a new activity, give Barrie Karate a try!
K McAllister March 14, 2025
Sensei Dan and the rest of his helpers are all amazing with children ! They're all very patient and are all very good at teaching the kids to listen and... read more respect both themselves and each other... It's a very friendly environment where new children are always welcomed and quickly become part of the team... Thank you for all you guys do !!! Keep up the amazing work
Shaun Attard December 16, 2024
Fantastic Dojo to train in. Sensei Dan is so great with the kids but also has deep roots in traditional Okinawan methods for advanced training as well. We... read more love coming here!
As the founder of Barrie Karate, I have been providing martial arts instruction since 1997 and I’m honoured to have taught thousands of students over the years.
Through my specialization in the traditional art of Okinawan Goju-ryu, I continue to offer programs for children and adults, fostering an environment where students of all ages and abilities can develop to their fullest potential.
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