Announcing the grand opening of the 7th Douvris Martial Arts location in the National Capital Region, Ottawa and the Outaouais. The Grand Opening is scheduled for 22nd August and OAC members, Douvris members and members of the public are all welcome to check out the new facilities.
The new club will be offering the entire suite of Douvris services most notably, kids karate, adult karate and adult fitness kickboxing. Comprising of three elements, kickboxing, cardio bag and body shape, the kickboxing classes are taught by martial arts instructors and are the ultimate way to get in shape.
The ever popular kids karate classes cater for ages 4-6 (Tykes) and 7-17 (Youth) making the Ottawa Athletic Club the ideal location for family health and fitness.
Marc Peterson, General Manager of the Ottawa Athletic Club commented, “The Ottawa Athletic Club is very excited to welcome Douvris Martial Arts Centre, to its newest location here at the OAC! Douvris Martial Arts and the OAC are a perfect pairing – leaders in their respective fields coming together to provide Ottawa with the most complete diversity of family fitness available!”
Expert Instruction
The classes will be conducted by two of Ottawa’s finest martial arts Instructors:
Sensei Robbie Lavoie started training when he was just four years old and received his Black Belt at the age of nine. Sensei Robbie has been a senior instructor at Douvris Martial Arts and Fitness Centers for the past nine years. He is also a member of the most prestigious sport karate team in the world, the American All Stars. Currently he is the World Kickboxing Council (WKC), World All Style Kickboxing Organization (W.A.K.O.), and North America Sport Karate Association (NASKA) lightweight champion. He is also a member of the WKC Canadian National Karate Team.
Sensei Nick Douvris started training in karate when he was four years old. At the age of ten he attained his junior Black Belt and has been training ever since. Throughout a busy schedule playing Junior level hockey in Ottawa and later in the Montreal area, karate training figured prominently in his life. He credits his karate background for his successful hockey career. Sensei Nick is currently attending Carleton University and teaching at Douvris Martial Arts. He is also a member of the World Kickboxing Council (WKC) Canadian National Karate Team.
John Douvris Founder of Douvris Martial Arts also commented, “The Ottawa Athletic Club was an obvious choice for us given how much we have in common particularly our strong philosophy on family fitness. We are delighted to partner with them in this venture”.
Whether you or your child’s ambition is to be a future world champion, get in shape, gain confidence or simply join a family friendly club, the new Douvris Martial Arts club at The OAC is an ideal location.
About Ottawa Athletic Club
Founded in 1976 the OAC has been a leader in health and fitness in the national capital region for over three decades. 2011 saw the completion of a multi-million dollar renovation project. A new look but the same mission, to enhance the quality of life through the promotion and education of healthy lifestyles, physical fitness and sports for the entire family. Everyone from tiny tots to hard core athletes, to active seniors have made the OAC their own.
Contact information:
Ottawa Athletic Club
2525 Lancaster Road
Ottawa, Ontario K1B 4L5
Tel: (613) 523-1540
http://www.ottawaathleticclub.com
info@ottawaathleticclub.com
About Douvris Martial Arts
Founded in 1984 Douvris Martial Arts has established an enviable reputation for martial arts training and fitness kickboxing. Many Douvris instructors are former students and current WKC world champions keen to pass on the legacy to the next generation of champions. With 7 Ottawa locations, Douvris is the longest established and largest martial arts club in the Ottawa region.
Contact information
Cathy Douvris
Douvris Martial Arts
1270 Bank Street,
Ottawa K1S 3Y4
Tel:613-234-5000
info(at)douvris(dot)com
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