CMAC Mississauga and CMAC Brampton teach karate, a self-defence based martial art, with specialized programs according to age.
The programs of karate in Mississauga and Brampton are founded on classical karate-do, and are self-defence based, with specialized classes according to age. This page is about the karate program for adults. Our style is Goju Ryu Karate-do, meaning “hard-soft style empty hand way.” Various forms, blocks, strikes, grabs, holds, and takedowns are the primary study here. An emphasis is placed on goshinjutsu (life protection arts)—skills used for self-defence.
Goju Ryu Karate-do
Beginners will start with basic principles designed to establish a strong foundation for progression toward increasingly more advanced instruction. Students can start anytime.
Program: Karate-do · Adult age group
Style: Goju Ryu
Attendance: Twice per week minimum
Experience: Beginners accepted. No experience required
Pre-requisite: In-class assessment
Gear: Complete keikogi (karate top and pants), badge, belt
Schedule: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Sundays in Mississauga; Wednesdays, Saturdays in Brampton
Location: Mississauga, Brampton
Live a strong, purposeful life
Through training karate in Mississauga and Brampton Dapo, students will acquire tools to live a strong, purposeful life
➜ Strengthen physical abilities through engaging and dynamic training
➜ Develop self-defence skills
➜ Refine the body, mind, spirit
An essential aspect to karate is its emphasis on self-defence. It is in this classical tradition that the art is taught.
Karate Curriculum
Karate Basics
Stances
Footwork
Breathing
Receiving techniques (Blocks)
Strikes
Kicks
Matwork
Combinations
And more
Karate Kata
Goju Ryu standard kata
Tempo
Stepping pattern
Cadence
Bunkai and kata deconstruction
Individual form
Group kata
And more
Karate Concepts
Kimochi
Kiai
Kime
Shoshin
Mushin
Zanshin
Go no sen
Sen no sen
And more
Karate Applications
Yakusoku kumite
Takedowns
Self-defences
Sparring
Demonstration of power on a shield
“Karate is a total commitment. There is no halfway measure.
Either you do it or you don’t. Nothing is impossible!”
–Chojun Miyagi, founder of Goju Ryu Karate
Thrive in a supportive community
The school environment is challenging but not competitive, driven by the shared purpose of refinement through training.
Legitimate karate lineage
Benefit from the history, research, travel, connections, and international teaching experience of BasselsJ.
Solutions to real-life obstacles
Students will learn skills to manage obstacles they encounter in real-life
Opportunity for more advanced training
Beginners usually advance to add kickboxing or sparring to their training, for a more competitive and modern application of their training.
Increased energy, motivation, and personal refinement
Are just a few benefits to your overall health from training karate in Mississauga and Brampton Dapo. Other establishments may emphasize other goals, which is why we encourage you to seek out the one that fits your needs the best
Access to further training opportunities
Enriching seminars, local and abroad, are available to students through our network of affiliates.
