Important November Changes
Busy November 2025
It is an exciting November. This is a heads up regarding a visit from a top Canada coach, fall testing, and a modified schedule. Please see all the details below.
Kumite Masterclass Workshops for All Levels
NOX Dojo and ICKF Whitby are proud to welcome Denis Beaudoin Sensei, one of Canada’s most accomplished karate coaches, for a special series of kumite masterclasses on November 1–2, 2025. Workshops are open to all levels, but space is limited to 26 athletes per session, so early registration is strongly encouraged.
About Denis Beaudoin Sensei
Graduate in Physical Education, University of Ottawa (1980)
NCCP Competition Development Certified
WKF Certified Coach
Karate Canada Junior National Team Head Coach (Kumite, 2014–2023)
Member of Karaté Québec High Performance Committee
Recipient of the 2020 Coaching Association of Canada Geoff Gowan Award for lifetime contribution to sport coaching
Former coach of numerous international and world medalists (Jr/Sr Kumite)
8th Dan Black Belt, certified by Karate Canada
Click Here To Register and Pay
Modified November Schedule ***IMPORTANT***
From November 14 to December 3, 2025, the dojo will operate on a modified weekday schedule. Please note the following changes to children’s classes:
All 5:00 PM classes are cancelled
6:00 - 6:30: Ages 3 - 7 Years Old Striped Belts
6:00 - 6:55: Ages 7 - 12 Years Old Youth Classes All Belts
Click here to download the schedule
Evaluation Week and Testing Day Moved
In preparation for Kyu-level promotions, we will be focusing on evaluation throughout October. Please note the new dates.
Evaluation Week: November 3–6, 2025
Testing Day: Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 11:45 AM
New Curriculum
Our new curriculum is now posted in our portal. It will be gradually implemented to take full effect in January 2026. You can download it here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D4Z8HItyD6zczZasuebqpdjNG0-38sQn/view?usp=sharing
Calendar
Saturday, November 1, 2025: 9:30 Class mover to 9:00 AM
Saturday, November 1, 2025: 10:30 Class cancelled for Sensei Beaudoin Seminar
Saturday, November 1, 2025: Kumite Seminars (Markham)
Sunday, November 2, 2025: Kumite Seminars (Whitby)
Monday, November 3 - 6, 2025: Evaluation Week
Saturday, November 8, 2025: Testing Day
Friday, November 14 to December 3, 2025: Modified Schedule
Friday, November 14, 2025: Tanzdeh Sensei (Sport Karate)
Friday, November 21, 2025: Olympic Lifting w/ViJay at Dojo (Sport Karate)
Friday, November 28, 2025: Olympic Lifting w/Vijay at Home Gym (Sport Karate)
Sunday, November 23, 2025: Sport Karate Training Camp w/ Timothy Sensei
Thursday, December 4, 2025: Regular Schedule Returns
Stay Connected
As we enter the winter season, weather-related closures may occur. Decisions will be made after 3:00 PM, with notices sent by email when possible. For urgent updates, please follow us on Instagram: @NOXDojo.
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