Driftwood Martial Arts

Adult KarateFor ages 15 and up. Gain physical strength, a healthy body, strong mind and self-defense skills by joining these dynamic classes.We also offer private lessons, Freedom From Fear assault prevention training for girls and women, weaponry training and kids' birthday parties. Studio owner, Sensei Adette Rice, is the winner of the 2010 and 2011 Readers Select Award for Best Coach and Driftwood is a five-time winner of the Readers Select Award for best martial arts studio.Drop by our studio or browse our website to see how martial arts can benefit you and your family both physically and mentally.Why karate should be a top priorityfor your childrenPick the kids up from school, drop them off at the pool. Eat dinner quickly, rush to hockey practice. Come home, pay registration fee for art class. Sound familiar?Kids today are involved in more structured activities than ever before. Over-scheduled kids are often tired, less likely to eat healthy meals and have little time to develop their imaginations through free play.Read More...Karate helps the bully and the bullied.The Ontario Ministry of Education defines bullying as repeated, persistent, and aggressive behaviour that is intended to cause fear, distress or harm to another person's body, feelings, self-esteem or reputation.