About Heiwa Karate-Do - Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Heiwa Karate-Do is a community where karate becomes a path for personal growth. Through traditional Okinawan Karate, students develop more than physical ability. Training encourages healthier bodies, stronger minds, confidence, discipline, respect, self-control, and a commitment to becoming better every day.
What Does Heiwa Mean?
"Heiwa" is Japanese for "peace." The way of Karate leads to self-discipline, endurance, perseverance, commitment, patience and hard work resulting in an equilibrium which helps maintain peace, productivity and courtesy in our society.
Our Style
Our dojo trains in traditional Okinawan Gojyu-Ryu Karate-do, a form of traditional Okinawan karate focused on self-defence, health, and character development.
Karate is a system of self-defence that contains elements of fitness and keeping a healthy body. Students regularly exercise heart, muscles, and bones for a stronger body and improved mental health. It is an excellent activity for personal development and fitness for all, from children to adults to the elderly. Natural strength and size are not primary considerations.
We train in a non-competitive and Christian atmosphere. While making new friends, getting into shape, and learning self-defence, students gain confidence and tools for countering peer pressure. All classes begin and end with respect and courtesy.
Our Guiding Principles
Seek perfection of character!
Be faithful!
Endeavor to excel!
Respect others!
Refrain from violent behaviour!
Our Mission
To provide participants with the opportunity to achieve their full potential in the study of the way of karate, as well as to promote healthy living and peacemaking.
We are members of Karate for Christ International, a non-denominational Christian Martial Arts association; and Peace Dojos International.
Dr. Deo Namwira achieved his black belt certification in Gojyu-Ryu Karate-Do in 2007 and was promoted to Sensei in June 2011 and to 5th Dan in 2022. He holds a PhD in International Development from the University of Birmingham.
Sensei Deo has over 40 years of martial arts experience: Kung Fu in 1983, Shotokan Karate in 1984-87, Shorin Ryu Karate in 2000, Goju Ryu under Budo San Kai (2000-2003), Goju Ryu under Canada Goju (2003-2006), Matayoshi Kobudo in 2013, and Gojyu-Ryu Karate-Do from 2007 to present.
He has travelled to Okinawa, the birthplace of karate, to train and compete, and is certified by the Coaching Association of Canada and Karate Canada which is part of the World Karate Federation, the recognized Olympic body. Through karate, Sensei Deo reaches out to the larger community to give back what he has learned: the way of a balanced development of mind, body and spirit.
Dr. Deo Namwira
Chief Instructor
Dr. Deo Namwira
Chief Instructor
Karate That Extends Beyond the Dojo
We believe a strong martial-arts community should contribute positively to the people around it.
Healthy Individuals → Strong Families → Healthy Communities
By bringing children, adults, families, and instructors together through a shared practice, we create opportunities to develop healthy habits, meaningful relationships, leadership, respect, and a sense of belonging.
Whether you're discovering karate for the first time or continuing a lifelong practice, Heiwa Karate-Do welcomes people who are ready to learn, train, and grow.
+ 1 431 293 1156
de4j@yahoo.ca
We're located at the corner of 1st and Main Street.
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