WELCOME TO THE WEBSITE OF THE CANADIAN AND PAN AMERICAN koshiki karatedo association-EAST 

WHO WE ARE?

The Association is a non-profit organization whose objective is to promote Koshiki karate in Canada and America. Koshiki karate is a competition system that brings together several fighting styles in order to practice and compete in a safe environment. The association is the only Canadian Koshiki karate organization with a direct link to Japan. It is sanctioned by the WKKF (World Koshiki Karatedo Federation).

NEARLY 300 MEMBERS!

We currently have nearly 300 members in Quebec in 5 schools in the Greater Montreal area. You can communicate directly with the instructors if you wish to have more information or participate in a trial lesson.

THE KOSHIKI SYSTEM

The Koshiki competition system has two components: kata and combat (shiai)


In kata, participants are scored according to a list of 10 pre-established criteria. A score up to of 5 is given for each of them according to their mastery.


In combat, we use equipment comprising a helmet with a polycarbonate visor and a chest guard that allow us to use full-power strikes while limiting the risk of injury.


OUR TOURNAMENTS

In competition, participants can use various techniques such as: punching, kicking, elbowing, knees. Swipes and throws are also permitted on padded surfaces. The winner is the one who will have accumulated the most points (waza-ri) at the end of the fight or who will have scored a full point (ippon) according to the criteria established by the regulations.

Our mission

  • Work in collaboration with our member schools to support them and provide them with the tools necessary for their development.
  • Ensure communication within the federation itself, but also with external organisations.
  • Organize quality events aimed at the improvement of each student who participates.
  • Keep a close link with the Japanese headquarters of the W.K.K.F in order to guarantee the development of its member karatekas.

Our Team

Philippe Nadeau, President

GRADES
  • Hanshi 8th dan Koshiki Karatedo
  • Kyoshi 7th dan Shorinjiryu Kenkokan Karatedo


EXPERIENCE
  • Undertook the practice of karate in 1972
  • WKKF International Master Referee Certificate
  • Vice President of the World Koshiki Karatedo Federation whose head office is in Tokyo.
  • Main organizer of the 16th World Koshiki Karate Championships in Montreal in August 2007





Kevin Pelletier,
Vice president – Technical director

GRADES
  • Shihan 5th dan Koshiki Karartedo
  • Shihan 4th dan Shorinjiryu Kenkokan Karatedo


EXPERIENCE
  • Over 25 years of experience
  • Podiums at Canadian Championships
  • Participation in two world championships
  • A grade international referee certification in Koshiki Karatedo
  • Blue belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu
  • Certified Gracie Survival Tactics Instructor
  • Police officer for over 12 years


Marc Martin, Treasurer

GRADES
  • Sensei 1th dan Koshiki Karartedo
  • Sensei 1th dan Shorinjiryu Kenkokan Karatedo


EXPERIENCE
  • Over 20 years of karatedo experience
  • Grade C in referee certification in Koshiki Karatedo