Yes. For our youngest group (4-7 years) we have developed a number of exercises and games over the years that are specifically designed to deliver valuable skills and be fun at the same time, focused on general fitness and athleticism, as well as very basic Karate techniques.

Our classes are “age specific” 4-7 years, 8-12 years, Teens and Adults. Kids at different ages have different interests and capabilities, therefore we dont believe in having all ages train together at the same time.

Students usually attend 1 to 3 sessions per week. For newcomers however, we recommend 2 sess/wk. (If 2 sessions is not doable 1 sess/wk is OK for some time) Fees billed per year for adults start at: $97 & $97/month (1 sess/wk) $147 & $147/month (2 sess/wk) 187 & $187/month (3 sess/wk) Kids: + $12/month

You have the option of starting with '6-month commitment' or, you can go with our 'short term' membership option, which you may cancel with a 60-day notice. The most economical options are our 24-month programs, and they all come with a 6-month Trial/Cancellation period (6 month commitment).

Of course. Newcomers usually start with a Trial Program and train with us for a couple weeks, to test the waters. We discuss membership options if the first few classes went well and you wish to continue.

People usually pick up karate to help them with getting fit, in fact (not the other way around) as karate is a proven effective training system for fitness (self-defense.aspect of it aside). In your classes you will learn how to adjust the intensity of the exercises to match capabilities, so you can play within your comfort zone :)

Karate, technically revolves around self defence skills so, of course being involved in karate you will find a lot of useful skills that could come handy when it comes to protecting yourself, if you ever face a violent attacker.

Simply send us and email, and provide us with the name and sage of the student, and your preferred start-date. OR, fill out the form for our Trial Offer on our website. We will contact you to arrange for your first session.

We can arrange for a call if you'd like to speak with one of the instructors. If interested simply email us, ask for a call back, and suggest a time that you can take a call.
Note: The call will be made by Whatsapp
The easiest way we can tackle your questions however, is by Email. Please send us your questions to admin@the-powerhouse.ca

Yes we do, but not regularly.
If you have a child in our class, every once in a while, we invite you to join our family classes so you can train with your child, and lern how to train with your child affectively, at home. Kids and parents love the experience of training together!

Parents who have their kids on our class report:

• Improved sense of self-discipline and self control
• Improved focus and ability to concentrate
• Improved over-all fitness and athleticism; strength, speed, flexibility
• Improved self confidence,
• Improved understanding of Goal-setting and Planning for success, and
• much more..

Generally, classes are designed to deliver a workout, and to learn or polish a set of skills..
Intensity of the classes is adjustable, so you can get more, or less of a workout some days

1. 2 sessions per week to be attended consistently
2. Make a big deal of 'exams' and ranks your child advances to
3. Get involved, yourself! Your child will be a lot more motivated, and accepts training as a part of life, when your child witnesses yourself also being in a uniform, even if you dont train as often as your child does. By training with us, even if at a minimal level, you will learn a lot about what your child does in his/her class, so you will be able to help your children with training at home. Sharing your child's training can be a fun experience for the two of you. Families who kick together, stick together!

Yes. When more than one person joins at the same time for the 2nd and 3rd members you will earn "referral credit" which is $100 discount + one month free course extension = up to about $260 savings, for each member referred by you, who signs up for regular training

The main program at The Powerhouse is “Shotokan Karate” The Powerhouse is well known for Karate in Vancouver, specializing in the Shotokan style. Shotokan is the most widely practiced Karate style worldwide, with millions of followers

Fitness Kickboxing is a part of our curriculum, but not a "stand-alone" program. FKB and Pad-work is fairly easy to learn. A fun and easy alternative to the typical Karate classes, with focus on Fitness and Sparring Skills.
If you are mainly interested in FKB let us know so we explain further