Welcome to Montreal Wado Ryu Karate Association
About Montreal Wado Ryu Karate Association
Montreal Wado Ryu Karate Association was created out of a strong passion, a shared vision and a ceaseless commitment to making learning easy and accessible. Since opening in 2008, we’ve had the opportunity to help countless students acquire foundational skills, develop new techniques and confidently move forward in their learning journey.
We provide a wide range of courses to support students from all backgrounds and levels. Contact us with questions or to learn more!
Sensei Andrew Watson
Native to Jamaica with roots in Britain, founder of the London Wado Ryu Association (LWRA) and chief instructor at Montreal Wado Ryu Karate Association. Sensei Andrew Watson comes with over 30 years of martial arts experience.
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Sensei Andrew has a 5th Dan Black Belt in Wado Ryu Karate and is also a kickboxing instructor.. He is actively involved in continually developing community partnerships in this regard and a member of the NDG Community Council.
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Sensei Andrew coaches Karate to Grade 1- 6 students at Roslyn Elementary, Merton Elementary and Solomon Schechter Academy.
Sensei Andrew’s teaching philosophy is rooted in the practical application of self-defence, instilling motivation and self-confidence through the disciplined practice of Karate.
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Wado Ryu Karate
A Japanese martial art form, developing the entire body through rigorous training, with an emphasis on practical self-defense techniques which are practiced in a controlled environment. Benefits of karate include increased agility, coordination, strength, flexibility and discipline. As with most martial arts, karate is 90% mental and 10 percent physical.
by Sensei Andrew Watson