Adult Class
Requirement: Age 14 and up; All ranks
The flagship program at Three Elements. Open to anyone 14 and older, training side by side regardless of rank, with three to four hours of floor time available each week so everyone can progress at their own pace.
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Coloured belts train until 9:00pm; black belts continue for an extra half hour, and coloured belts are welcome to stay for that time for independent training.
Adult Class has three semesters a year:
Fall: September 10 – December 21, 2026
Winter: January 7 – April 29, 2027
Spring/Summer: May 3 – Aug 29, 2027
New students welcome anytime — no need to wait for a semester to start.
Day / Time
Monday & Thursday, 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Fees
$185 / student / semester
Plus an annual SWKKF fee of $84 (incl. GST) per student — see details below.
Family Class Beginner
Requirement: Age 6 and up; All ranks
This class is for kids and parents of all ranks, ages 6 and up. It is designed to teach karate basics, including blocking, punching, kicking, strong stances, kata (forms), and kumite (sparring / fighting). It's a unique opportunity for children and parents to experience the martial arts together.
The Beginner Family Class has two semesters a year:
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Fall: September 10, 2026 – January 21, 2027
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Winter: February 4, 2027 – June 10, 2027
Day/Time:
Thursday, 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Fees:
$135 / student / semester (to a maximum of $375 per family)
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An additional $84 (includes GST) per student SWKKF Fee is required annually. See below for details.
Family Class Intermediate
Eligibility: Yellow Belt and Above, by Instructor Invitation
This class is designed for older and more experienced students who are ready for a faster-paced and more advanced training environment. Training focuses on developing stronger technique, deeper karate fundamentals, increased fitness, and preparing students for higher-rank expectations.
Eligibility is generally limited to students holding a yellow belt or higher; however, participation is by instructor invitation only. While belt rank is one factor, instructors also consider a student's age, maturity, focus, and readiness for the pace and intensity of the class when extending invitations.
For added fitness, any member registered in the Intermediate Family Class is welcome to stay in the Adult Class (immediately following) and join in the warmup.
The Intermediate Family Class has two semesters a year:
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Fall: September 10, 2026 – January 25, 2027
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Winter: February 1, 2027 – June 14, 2027
Day/Time:
Monday & Thursday, 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Fees:
$160 / student / semester (to a maximum of $375 per family)
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An additional $84 (includes GST) per student SWKKF Fee is required annually. See below for details.
Additional Information About Fees
Fees
Fees are on a per-person basis. All fees are paid primarily through eTransfer and can be sent to info@threeElementsKarate.com. If you require an alternate means of payment, please speak to an instructor. All prices are based on a semester of classes.
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Family Maximum
To ensure families are able to participate, we have a maximum fee of $375 per family for the Family (Beginner and Intermediate) classes. Please speak to an instructor if you have any questions.
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SWKKF Annual Fee
This karate club is part of a larger organization, the Shintani Wado Kai Karate Federation (SWKKF), and as such there is an $84 (includes GST) annual fee to this organization. SWKKF fees are collected at the beginning of the fall semester. This is above and beyond the semester fees.
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Training Equipment
Gi (Uniform). A gi is the traditional karate training uniform.
All new students who are fully registered (registration form filled out and fees paid) will be gifted a gi.
Please speak to an instructor about purchasing training gear.
Other equipment
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Gloves
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Shin / Foot pads
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T-Shirts
free gi