Western Karate Academy

Western Karate Academy is a martial arts school in Kamloops, British Columbia, offering karate instruction for students and families. The academy describes karate as one of the world’s most respected martial arts and notes that it has served the Kamloops community for 30 years. New students can arrange a first class through the academy’s Contact Us page and begin with a one-week trial. First-time students are assigned a designated instructor for their initial class.

The academy promotes flexible, accessible enrollment, with no contracts, no belt-testing fees, no required equipment purchases, and month-to-month payments. It offers single-student and family rates, with class schedules and fees available through its website. Located at 360 Nicola Street, Western Karate Academy can be reached by phone or email.

Beyond instruction, the academy highlights its community involvement: from 2002 to 2019, it raised $108,600 for Kamloops charities and received the Rotary Club’s Four Way Test award in recognition of ethical business practices.