Business Details
28 Years
experience
Your Trusted Martial Arts School in Kingston, Ontario
Founded in 1998, S.M.A. Karate CANADA has been dedicated to providing traditional martial arts training under the leadership of Shihan Robert Patry. Our Kingston-based school serves as the Honbu (headquarters) for Shotokan, Goju-Ryu, and Wing Chun disciplines, emphasizing discipline, confidence, and community. With programs for all ages and skill levels, we focus on physical excellence, mental resilience, and personal growth through structured training. Our instructors, including certified Black Belts and competitive coaches, integrate decades of experience to foster leadership and sportsmanship. Registered with Karate Ontario and Karate Canada, we maintain strong ties to provincial and national martial arts communities.We prioritize inclusivity, ensuring every student develops technical proficiency and character. Our competitive teams train for regional, provincial, and national events, while our community programs emphasize lifelong learning. With over 40 years of combined instructor experience, we blend tradition with modern pedagogy to deliver world-class martial arts education. Our facility in Kingston offers flexible class schedules tailored to students' needs. Through seminars, gradings, and special events, we cultivate a supportive environment where martial arts transcend physical practice.
Services
Shotokan Karate
Goju-Ryu Karate
Wing Chun Kung Fu
Weapons Training
Competition Teams
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of combined instructor experience in traditional martial arts
- Our certified Black Belt instructors train competitive athletes for national events
- We provide structured programs for all ages and skill levels in three disciplines
- Our curriculum integrates physical training with character development and leadership
- We maintain active affiliations with Karate Ontario and Karate Canada networks
Services
Shotokan Karate
Shotokan Karate emphasizes powerful linear techniques and disciplined form. Our program develops speed, precision, and mental focus through kihon (basics), kata (forms), and kumite (sparring). Students progress through a structured belt system under 7th Dan instructor Shihan Robert Patry. This style builds physical strength and character through traditional Japanese karate principles.
Goju-Ryu Karate
Goju-Ryu combines hard striking techniques with soft circular movements. Our curriculum focuses on close-range combat, breathing control, and tactical positioning. Students train in traditional forms while developing stability and energy redirection skills. 5th Dan instructor Shihan Patry teaches this Okinawan style that balances physical power with internal discipline for practitioners of all ages.
Wing Chun Kung Fu
Wing Chun specializes in efficient close-quarters techniques and simultaneous defense-attack principles. Our program teaches Siu Nim Tao, Chum Kiu, and Biu Jee forms while emphasizing real-world self-defense applications. Students learn to redirect opponents' energy through structured drills and wooden dummy training under expert Sifu instruction.
Weapons Training
Traditional weapons training focuses on Bo-Jutsu (staff fighting) techniques. Students develop coordination and spatial awareness through striking, blocking, and mobility drills with six-foot wooden staffs. This program enhances martial arts skills by integrating weapon techniques with empty-hand disciplines for advanced practitioners seeking comprehensive combat training.
Competition Teams
Our competitive programs prepare athletes for regional, provincial, and national tournaments in kata, kumite, and team divisions. Training includes specialized sparring techniques, competition forms, and mental preparation. Certified coaches develop champions like 2019 OKF medalists while maintaining focus on sportsmanship and personal growth through structured competition preparation.
People
Shihan Robert Patry
Head Instructor
7th Dan Kyoshi with 40+ years experience teaching Shotokan, Goju-Ryu, and Wing Chun. National Coach Certification Program certified. Founded Kingston's only competitive karate team competing nationally.
Joyko Ena Drakich
Instructor
4th Dan Goju-Ryu and 2nd Dan Shotokan Black Belt with 20+ years teaching experience. Provincial #1 ranked para-athlete in Ontario Karate Federation divisions. Specializes in adaptive martial arts instruction.
Francis Moquin
Sensei
Black Belt since 2023 with expertise in Bo-Jutsu and traditional weapons. Participated in Capital Conquest demonstration team. Trains and teaches multiple martial arts disciplines with growing competitive experience.
Erica Silver
Instructor
1st Dan Shotokan Black Belt and certified Ontario teacher. Specializes in youth development and family martial arts programs. Combines professional education experience with traditional karate instruction.
Sharief Saleh
Distant Sensei
1st Dan Shotokan with competitive background in multiple martial arts. National team experience from Egypt. Rejoined S.M.A. Karate CANADA in 2020 to continue traditional karate development.
Questions
What martial arts styles do you teach?
We offer Shotokan, Goju-Ryu, and Wing Chun Kung Fu, plus traditional Bo-Jutsu weapons training.
Are classes available for all ages?
Yes, we provide programs for children, teens, and adults with age-appropriate curriculum.
Do you offer competitive training programs?
Our competition teams train for regional, provincial, and national events in kata and kumite.
What are your instructors' qualifications?
Our team includes 7th Dan, 5th Dan, and certified Black Belt instructors with decades of experience.
How do I schedule a visit?
Call 613-389-8774 before visiting to discuss programs or arrange facility tours.
Are there family training options?
Yes, we encourage family participation with multiple class times and sibling discounts.
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Reviews (4)
Joshua Karton
Aug 27, 2021
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No question SMA is the best dojo in Kingston. My son and I both take lessons there and love it. Shihan Rob Patry and the whole team of instructors are knowledgeable and patient, strict and demanding when they need to be, but not overcompensating shouters trying to seem tough. A great community too. SMA has first-class karate and wing chun lessons for kids and adults at reasonable rates.
Greg Bowman
Jun 28, 2021
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S.M.A Karate is a great place to train for all ages. Instructors are very knowledgeable with many years of experience and make you feel like part of a family. Whether you are a beginner or advanced martial artist, I highly recommend giving them a try. You will be thankful you did!
Fulker Roo
Jul 26, 2020
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Positive:Quality
Great instruction and feedback. I would recommend to anyone. It has been a great learning experience for the kids and we have never been healthier.
Great instruction and feedback. I would recommend to anyone. It has been a great learning experience for the kids and we have never been healthier.
Shaun Michael Vanhooser
Aug 21, 2019
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Great instructors, great training and flexible for your own life scheduling I’ll continue to go for years to come!
