Real. Karate.

We Are Seienjuku karate Canada

Formerly Yoshukai Karate Canada, Seienjuku Karate Canada presents an opportunity to experience authentic Japanese-style karate right here in Victoria BC, Canada.

We are dedicated to preserving traditional aspects of martial arts through hard training combined with etiquette and discipline.  Seienjuku karate classes consist of rigorous cardiovascular, strength, and flexibility exercises along with intense body conditioning and full-contact, bare knuckle fighting and self-defense techniques. 

Students can further participate in classes of traditional kata and Ryukyu Kobudo (Okinawan weapons).  Private lessons are also available by appointment.

Now accepting new students

We are currently accepting students 14-years of age and older, regardless of previous martial arts experience.  Whether it be for fitness, confidence, self defense, or developing martial arts skill and knowledge, everyone can benefit by training Karate.

Kyoshi Greg Turnbull

Chief instructor Kyoshi Greg Turnbull has over 37 years of experience in a wide variety of martial arts. He holds belts in the following styles:

  1. Puckett's Noble House of Karate (IOSKU): Sichidan (7th degree black belt)

  2. Seienjuku Full Contact Karate: Godan (5th degree black belt)

  3. Ryukyu Kobudo: Rokudan (6th degree black belt)

  4. Daiwa-Ryu Aiki Jujitsu: Godan (5th degree black belt)

  5. Yoshukai Full Contact Karate: Yondan (4th degree black belt)

  6. Hung Fut Kung Fu: Black Sash

Kyoshi Greg and Wakatsuki Kaicho, founder of Seienjuku karate

Hung Fut Kung Fu Crest
Japanese Jujitsu Crest
Karate Crest
Kobudo Crest
Dojo Crest
Seienjuku Crest
“After a 15 year break from martial arts, I was unsure about coming back after so many years and injuries from strength sports.

It wasn’t always easy, but I persevered with guidance and encouragement from Kyoshi Turnbull and his students who really helped me to achieve where I am today. ”
— Dave