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Kangeiko (寒稽古) 2026 – Winter Training Week

Kangeiko is a traditional winter training week practiced in Shotokan Karate to build discipline, spirit, and perseverance through consistent daily training. We proudly hold Kangeiko every year for one full week at both ISKF dojos.

Kangeiko 2026 will take place during one of the first weeks of February 2 to 6 - 2026

• Training will be held at Sakura Karate-Do Club Dojo and Shotokan Karate Club

ISKF Provincial Championships 2026
Bearspaw Lifestyle Centre, Calgary
Saturday, March 28, 2026

ISKF National Championships  2026
University of Calgary
May Long Weekend – May 14 to 17, 2026

5th ISKF World Cup 2026
Mérida, Mexico
October 22 to 25, 2026

32nd ISKF Central Alberta Kids, Cadets 14-16 & Juniors 16-18
Red Deer, AB
(To be confirmed)

KANGEIKO 2024:  February 26 to March 01 (Red Deer)  

Kangeiko is a traditional Japanese martial arts term meaning winter training. The purpose of Kangeiko is to begin the New Year with a personal challenge, renew the spirit and set a tone of excellence for the entire year.

Kangeiko will run this year from Monday, February 26 thru till Friday, March 1 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Thursday will be outside training from 6-7 pm, so dress for outside in the snow)   

The last day of training all the students will receive a T-Shirt with the Kangeiko. 2024 logo.

We encourage all ages and belt levels to attend. All this training will go towards attendance for grading and Provincial Tournament which is on March 9th.

Monday and Wednesday training will be held at Sakura dojo at #2 McVicar St. (First Church of Nazarene) from 6-7:30 Pm

Tuesday 6-7:30 pm, Thursday 6-7 pm (outside training) and Friday 6-7:30 pm will be at the Shotokan Karate Club of Red Deer Dojo Located at E-6 5560-45 St.

ISKF PROVINCIAL TOURNAMENT:  Saturday March 9th in Calgary

DATE:

Saturday, March 9, 2024

LOCATION

Bearspaw Lifestyle Center

253220 Bearspaw Road

(head west on Crowchild Tr. Towards Cochrane.  Turn left at the lights on Bearspaw Road).

FEES

 $35.00 for one event or more. 

COMPETITOR LIST DEADLINE

Each dojo needs to submit their competitors list or what they have on or before March 6th to Laurie Jones at email  ISKFCALGARY@shaw.ca  

REGISTRATION

Registration starts at 8:30 am

Athletes are required to confirm their events with the posted draw sheets. Report any discrepancies Immediately!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 

8:30 AM SET UP MATS

8:30 AM REGISTRATION

9:30 AM WALK IN

9:45 AM PROVINCIAL KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS START

1:00 SHORT BREAK FOR LUNCH

1:30 PM FINALS

AGM MEETING

FRIDAY MARCH 8th, 2024

7:00 PM for all Dojo Heads.  Held at the ISKF Calgary Honbu Dojo

#2, 3515 – 32nd Street N.E.

Calgary, AB  T1Y 5Y9

Dojo Tel. #:  (403) 250-3230

ISKF BELT GRADING AND SEMINARS:  Friday April 12 Calgary

Friday 6 pm juniors in Calgary at ISKF Calgary Dojo Sensei David Jones dojo.   

Saturday April 13 all day Adults with times to follow.

CSKA Annual Tournament Notice - 4 May 2024, Calgary

This year’s event will be held at Midsun Community Association.

ISKF CANADA NATIONALS:  May 17-20 Richmond (British Columbia)

Richmond Sheraton Hotel and Olympic Oval in Vancouver on May 17-20. If you are planning to assist please let me know and I will send you a package; there are deadlines so make sure you are reading the info.

55TH ISKF MASTER CAMP @ Camp Green Lane, PA, June 7-14 

Times to follow and if you are interested let us know.

ISKF WORLD SHOTO CUP:  London, England (UK) on September 19-22. 

UEL Sports Dock University Way, Beckton London E16 2RD Open to students under 18. 

Times to follow and if interested let us know.