St Catharines Martial Arts Centre

My 2 grandson attended this dojo for 3 years (and were very happy I might add ) until the Sensei did something that was very disrespectful,and uncalled for, while he was directing the class he decided to turn and call out to my son who was in the waiting area and in a raised voice told my son that his 2 boys should not be in a class together, this should have been done in private after the class.He obviously had no control over his class if these to boys were distracting him, very unprofessional of him. They no longer attend this dojo and are very happy somewhere else.

Our son has been practicing with the St Catharines Martial Arts Centre for five years. Its a fantastic dojo where everyone is included and students are encouraged to make their own decisions and learn by experience. Sensei Toth provides kids with tools to be confident and considerate individuals. We highly recommend this dojo to anyone who might be considering the study of karate.

My husband and I have nothing but good things to say about St. Catharines Martial Arts Centre. Sensei Toth's intuitive teaching style welcomes all students to the world of martial arts. He approaches each person individually to help achieve their goals. Our children have gained focus, listening skills, memory retention, and a learned respect for ALL others.Sensei Toth is an intelligent and open minded gentleman. His friendly assistants help in teaching each and every student at his dojo.

I moved to St. Catharines 3 years ago for work, and joined the St. Catharines Martial Arts Centre a few months after that.I had previously studied Goju Ryu Karate with another organization, and trained in a few other styles of marital arts over the years. And my experience at St. Catharines Martial Arts Centre has far surpassed anything I've experienced thus far.The curriculum is diverse filled with many complimenting forms, and is based in a direct linage.There are also many different seminars throughout the year for all age ranges.With over 30 years of experience Sensei Toth and the other instructors are passionate, knowledgeable and dedicated teachers. And it has been my honour to train under them.I would recommend St. Catharines Martial Arts Centre to anyone on the spectrum of interest in the martial arts beginner-advance and I would especially recommend it to someone who wants to try something new you won't regret it!

Our 9 year old son began his training at the St.Catharines Martial Arts Centre 3 years ago. Thus far in his journey of self discovery he has acquired many life altering attributes such as; self defense, patience as well as hard work and dedication present reward. Sensei Toth along with his very capable instructors support and reinforce many of our core values set forth for our young gentleman. One of them being; when respecting another's space,feelings and person we ensure we always respect ourselves. I could name many more wonderful attributes this Karate School offers however I feel it only fair to allow those who choose to enroll the pleasure of being beyond satisfied. As we continue our journey we offer our most sincere gratitude and appreciation. Thank you Sensei.

I've been taking Karate lessons for more than 3 years. During this period of time, I've learned many self defense techniques, discipline, and the most important thing, safety. Thank you Sensei for everything you taught us. Looking forward to earning my Black belt. May God bless you with health, and long life to teach the upcoming generations of what the meaning of martial arts is.

I feel incredibly fortunate to have the opportunity to train with Sensei Toth. I’ve trained for several years with the St Catharines Martial Arts Centre and have found my experience very empowering. The dojo is incredibly welcoming and inclusive. As someone with a physical disability, I’ve had absolutely no issue learning in a way that works best for me. Everyone has been extremely encouraging of my success, and ever member of the dojo. There is a real sense of community. Sensei Toth incorporates not just physical training but history, philosophy and etiquette into ever lesson. The lessons I’ve learnt from this dojo have been invaluable.

I have been training at St. Catharines Martial Arts for more than 5 years. Sensei Toth and all the other instructors put lot of efforts to make sure that each and every student excels in the program. The dojo is a very welcoming place for all the students. Martial arts has thought me not just self-defense but also discipline and confidence. Over the years I have learned meibukan goju-ryu karate as well as other martial arts styles. Students also have the opportunity to attend seminars where they learn from instructors of other dojos from Canada as well as Okinawa, Japan. I like how Sensei Toth explains the meaning and the history behinds everything that is thought. I would recommend St. Catharines Martial Arts to anyone who wants to train.

Three years ago, I was looking for a school for my five-year-old son to learn the art of self defense, discipline and respect. I shopped all over town and I felt most comfortable at St. Catharines Martial Arts Centre. I never regretted my decision. My son loves the school, made many new friends, and he attends at least twice a week at his own request. I saw a huge improvement in my son's discipline and focus since he started at St. Catharines Martial Arts Centre. The teachers of the school are well like, they understand the rules, the details, and most important, the proper teachings of the discipline are emphasized. The other plus side while waiting for your kids, the parents get to mingle and make friends which Sensei always encourage the parents is to communicate with one another instead of playing with their phones. I would certainly recommend the school to any parents who wants their kids to learn some good karate. Hai-Ya!!! Arigato Sensei.

I have been training with this dojo for 3.5 years now. As an adult female in the martial arts, sometimes it can be difficult to find a place to train that meets my needs. What I enjoy about this place the most is that when we enter the dojo, we are all students together. Sensei has worked hard to foster a welcoming environment that encourages students to work hard and feel proud of themselves.Interwoven with the regular karate curriculum are drills from other styles and opportunities for further development through seminars and tournaments. This dojo offers the right amount of variety to keep students engaged without overwhelming them with too much material.I would recommend this dojo to anyone who wants to train in Martial Arts.