Douvris Martial Arts, Karate, Kickboxing - Kanata

Fantastic experience: I've recently enrolled a kickboxing program at Pro-Style Martial Arts Academy, and it is an incredible experience! Throughout the classes, I feel challenged and engaged. The mix of cardio, strength training, and kickboxing techniques keep things exciting and dynamic. Plus, the community atmosphere is great—everyone is supportive and encouraging. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: I do both karate and kickboxing at Prostyle and it’s a dojo that I really enjoy going to! Not only is there a sense of community and everyone is super friendly and welcoming, but Master John and all of the Senseis are tough but fair. The fact that you get to learn so many different things in the classes from Senseis that come from different backgrounds also makes Prostyle unique compared to other dojos in my personal opinion. When you’re here, get ready to work up a good sweat and be sore the next day (or few days), but you won’t regret it! :)

Fantastic experience: We’re new to Pro-Style and our son absolutely loves the classes. We decided to have our son’s birthday party there and were blown away! Master John and Sensei Dina had everyone engaged with fun and exciting activities from the moment the party started. I would definitely recommend to anyone!

Fantastic experience: Love this dojo! Master John is great with the kids. Beyond karate, Master John has helped my child gain confidence and discipline. There are also a lot of extra things you can do here: birthdays, in house karate tournaments, pizza party movie nights, self defence classes, sparring, Bo…the list goes on. Master John is a 10x world champion, so you know you’re getting the best :)

Fantastic experience: Training at Pro-Style Martial Arts for 4+ months so far with my son has been an incredible journey! This Dojo is a gem for both adults and kids – a perfect blend of body, mind, and discipline training. Master John's teachings dive deep into core skills, laying a solid foundation for growth. The Senseïs team is fantastic, and the dojo is buzzing with fun activities for the kids! The best part? Dive into the dojo's energy firsthand with their awesome tryout offer. Confidently recommending this place for a holistic martial arts experience in Kanata/Ottawa.

Fantastic experience: Master John is a great sensei. My son has made really good progress. Love the tough but fair style - don't see that enough these days. Highly recommend this dojo!

Fantastic experience: Wow, my kids love this gym! I highly recommend this gym for anyone looking to take fitness classes, or Karate

Fantastic experience: Master John is an amazing person who always puts his students first.

Negative experience: They continues to take money from my account despite I requested them to stop. It's been *5 months*.

Fantastic experience: Excellent. Clean, professional, and my son loves going here.

Fantastic experience: This place is great to come to to learn, have fun, gain strength, and make new friends. I love coming here and love seeing the senseis!

Fantastic experience: AMAZING! Can't recommend this place enough. If I could give more stars I would. I decided to have my daughters 6th birthday here and Master John delivered. The children and parents had an amazing time. Master John made the entire birthday engaging and exciting. My daughter has already requested we do her birthday there again next year! A lot of engagement with parents and kids. EVERYONE had an amazing time.

Fantastic experience: I love this place! Master John is clearly very experienced. The Sensei's are knowledgeable and supportive. I started karate much later than many and I have always felt a home here. My favourite part is the community, it's a supportive and inclusive space where I know I have made good friends already.

Fantastic experience: We had our son's 6th birthday party here and it was great. Master John was able to keep the children engaged and they had so much fun with the different activities. The space was very organized and clean.

Negative experience: Let me start by saying, if you care about your child’s safety and mental health ,DO NOT SEND THEM HERE. my 5 years old child was hit by a 7 years (who should be in kids class, but he was still in Tykes ) in front of Master John and he didn't do anything ( no consequences) even though the other kid said that he's did it on purpose and his mother admitted that "I know he did it on purpose " . A couple of weeks later he threatened my other son and myself in front of Master John while we were waiting there, NO ACTION AGAIN. So,as a result for my kids safety I had to take them elsewhere. Unbelievably he asked me for 30 days notice and made me to pay full tuition for coming month.

Fantastic experience: Master John is a patient and engaging Sensei. His depth of experience and love of karate and fitness fosters a positive learning environment for all of his students. Master John encourages his students to be their very best selves, to excel past any personal limitations and succeed. All accomplishments are celebrated, and he encourages all of his students to be caring and supportive to each other. He is a wonderful role model for students of all ages, promoting discipline, confidence and achievement. Master John encourages me to value my progress and accomplish my goals despite my physical disability. I enjoy the positive community of my fellow students and look forward to each class.

Fantastic experience: Master John is such a kind and dedicated man. He challenges you in a safe manner to become fitter physically and mentally. Everyday (that's pretty much how often i go to his dojo) I can see how patient and caring he is towards the kids in his classes, and how he prioritizes respect. All the sensais are phenomenal instructors too! Highly recommend if you are looking to become stronger in a positive environment

Fantastic experience: We first started at the dojo to help one of my sons build confidence. I can tell you that with the guidance of Master John and the other Sensei's, my son has found his confidence and a true passion for martial arts. He even put himself out there to patriciate in the in-house tournament, something he would not have done a year ago. My other son started in the Tyke's class and has graduated to the Kid's class. Master John and all the staff have a lot of patience dealing with all the personalities, especially with the younger ones. They are always fair and firm. They do not allow any issues in the classes and deal with any conflict in a serious and professional manner. We love this place so much that our teen daughter will be joining the Kickboxing classes next month! Master John and his staff are all very knowledgeable and approachable for any questions or concerns. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: I joined Prostyle right before covid and have stuck around till now. I've always loved the environment and the fact that I got to have lots of challenges and been able to push myself to do better each day. I am now a Sensei for Master John and he is a great employer but as well as a great Sensei. He pushes everyone to give their 110% and makes sure that you have fun along the way, I don't regret coming here and being a full time sensei :)

Fantastic experience: When we asked our son what he wanted for his 5th birthday, all he wanted was to do some martial arts with his friends. We're so happy that we chose Pro-Style, as Master John created an unforgettable event for him! Great communication that answered every question that we had, and Master John and his daughter kept everyone energized - and occupied - with great games and activities. So much laughter and fun, I can't recommend Pro-Style Martial Arts enough for a kids party.

Fantastic experience: Master John so Works so well with kids. He works on discipline, strength and confidence. Not only is he good with kids, he runs great kickboxing and fitness classes. Nice clean dojo to train from your white belt to your black belt. He is always there to push you. Overall an excellent dojo.

Fantastic experience: Definitely best place for my kids. We switch club and we are so happy in Prostyle. Kids are more than happy. Every class is different and kids are improving a lot. Big thank you to Master John

Fantastic experience: sensei are really nice. My first class was awesome, I really recommend it !

Fantastic experience: Great workout led by enthusiastic, high energy leader, Master John. I always feel tired afterwards which is the whole reason for going! Have been going for three months and am feeling stronger and better muscle definition too. I will admit that it was a bit intimidating at first because some people are so expert at the kickboxing, however Master John and Tracy are really fantastic at helping me to challenge myself, to push my limits. Every class is different, so there is no boring set routine which makes me lose interest. I have taken other fitness classes before, but this is the first place I have ever been at where people are known by their name. Some people have been members for over 15 years which is a terrific endorsement!

Fantastic experience: Master John encourages everyone to their highest potential. He has created a safe and compassionate space for everyone, including those with special needs.

Fantastic experience: Had my sons birthday and had an amazing time. Would reccomend it!

Fantastic experience: Our son Thomas has been going to Pro Style since he was 3 and he is now going on 9. We have nothing but positive things to say about Pro Style, Master John and all the Sensei's. It is Thomas' 2nd home :) He went from a shy , non confident kid to an outgoing, confident young boy. !! And he always comes out of there with a good sweat going on.... a great dojo indeed.

Fantastic experience: I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy coming to Pro-Style Martial Arts in Kanata. You and your team at the gym are great. I do not enjoy working out alone, and the group exercise sessions that I go to have kept me motivated to come back for as many lunch hours as I can. In fact, I plan my work day around the lunch time sessions. As a bonus, the classes are fun and the instructors do a great job to push you. Master John and Tracy keep the exercise routines fresh and challenging. I find the classes push you to your very limits, and then make you to go one step further. I love how Master John makes the effort every class to give you comments on your form along with motivational words with the kind personal touch you would expect from a personal training session. Coming to this gym for the first time a year ago was a little intimidating and it was tough to get through the entire work out sessions, however the more I went the stronger I became and the more I really enjoyed the classes. That feeling of intimidation or uncertainty that often comes when joining a group workout, was quickly replaced with a feeling of belonging and family. From the first class, I have never felt more challenged or have had as much fun!

Fantastic experience: My daughter has attended here for a year and absolutely loves it. The senseis have a perfect combination of tough yet friendly personalities. Definitely recommend it!

Fantastic experience: My son started at Douvris in September on a recommendation. What a wonderful place. From each and every Sensei to the compassionate and excellent instruction and care my son receives each time he comes to class, we are wildly pleased, enthusiastic and excited that our son wished to become a ‘ninja’ so we could be a part of this amazing place. His focus, self-confidence and fitness have grown by leaps and bounds. Thank you!

Fantastic experience: A great experience, my six years old daughter had a great time here, she learned a lot of karate techniques. Thank you Master Jhone will definitely come back

Fantastic experience: Best birthday party experience ever! My daughter decided she wanted her party there and Master John and Sensei Jacob did not disappoint at all. All of her friends were immersed in varying physical activities and had a fantastic time. Many want their party there (incl my daughter's next one!!!!!) Her favourite part was to cut her cake with a genuine samurai sword. Master John involved the parents coming to pick up their kids in a kids vs. parents dodgeball and even immersed the parents in a musical workout. Duomo arigato Master John for everything.

Fantastic experience: Great program. Master John is fantastic with the young students and clearly cares about the kids and their progress. Would certainly recommend Prostyle if you want a program for your kids teaching respect, discipline, teamwork, and safety awareness.

Fantastic experience: Master John is wise, humble and a master of Karate by all meanings of the word master. He's a well reputed fighter, however, what he teaches well extends beyond fighting, ultimately, it's about becoming a stronger and better person. I grew up taking Karate with him as a child and I would recommend Pro-Style Martial Arts to anyone who values building positive character traits such as courage, discipline, humility, dedication and compassion over simply being able to beat someone up or punch through a cinder block. At Pro-Style, for over 20 years it's been about character, that's what the motto swears by, that's what it will always be about.

Negative experience: Facility is good, encountered some rude staff members

Fantastic experience: LeFresne Review Part 1 – Kids. This is a two part review because we really feel it important to note our Pro-Style Experience from two perspectives, please see LeFresne Review Part 2 for our perspective on this environment for adults. As parents, we recognized during their first lesson that this would be a positive experience for our three kids. (Aged 5, 6 and 7 when they joined.) Almost 6 months later, we continue to be impressed. The instructors are energetic and enthusiastic, but also firm enough to keep younger kids focused with a positive attitude. The entire club was very welcoming to our little family circus, and it’s great to see how the older students (and by that I mean as young as 11) provide guidance and support to our three kids. We are new to the world of martial arts, but our introduction and continuing experience at Pro-Style is one that we whole heartedly recommend to anyone who is considering this for their children. Sincerely – Danya and Tony LeFresne LeFresne Review Part 2 – Parents “The Grown-Ups”. This is a two part review because we really feel it important to note our Pro-Style Experience from two perspectives, please see LeFresne Review Part 1 for a different perspective about the environment for kids. Our three kids got a kick out of the idea that ‘Mom and Dad’ would learn Karate with them. Being on the far side of thirty-something, starting to learn Karate was not really a planned event. We joined mostly because we felt it would help us help our kids in that we would be learning what they need to learn, and it honestly does help. What we did not expect was how much we would enjoy the experience for our own sake. Master John often starts the class by saying that the next 45 mins is about focusing on yourself. Once our family enters the dojo we are all students and the instruction we receive is excellent for kids and adults alike. It is a great work out and teaching is done with respect and enthusiasm. It truly is a unique experience to enjoy time with your kids as a ‘peer’ (as opposed to a parent). We strongly recommend Pro-Style to any parent who is looking for an activity to do with their children, or for any adult (with or without kids) who is looking for a new activity with lots of room to grow and years of new experiences. Sincerely - Tony and Danya LeFresne P.S. Once you get your Yellow Belt, the thought of doing point sparring is quite intimidating. Do it anyway... you’ll be glad you did!

Fantastic experience: So many reasons to highly recommend Prostyle. Will add as I go along but first aside from being highly professional with tremendously skilled staff, they transform lives. For youth, they become fit, self confident, focused, respectful, better students young adults with tools and skills to make the right decisions when peer pressure is challenging and ultimately strong, confident contributors and leaders in their life paths of choice. Prostyle shapes and heals lives of all ages. I rarely make public recommendations, for Prostyle, as a parent with lives shaped by prostyle, I'm compelled to share. So much more could be said but hey, come experience it for yourself. I can guarantee one of the best decisions one will ever make.