WELCOME TO ZEN FIGHT CLUB (Ottawa Shorinjiryu Karate)

ZEN FIGHT CLUB is Ottawa’s unconventional martial arts group, practicing a competitive, full-contact fighting style (Shorinjiryu) which fuses elements of Shaolin Kung Fu with traditional Karate. In our dojo you’ll experience Zen style meditation followed by a rock-n-roll-fueled athletic workout and individually-focused, street-wise instruction (aided by smaller class sizes). Our mission is to empower our members to harness their inner warrior – in life, in competition, and in self-defense – a journey of profound personal development.

At ZEN FIGHT CLUB, we explore the hard and soft elements of martial arts as well as the various levels of our nature to help each other become stronger martial artists, and better people. We are an inclusive, diverse group open to men and women (16+). All levels of experience are welcome. The most important characteristics we seek in new members are a good attitude and a desire to learn and grow through the study of martial arts.

Why study martial arts? Maybe you've heard about the physical and mental health benefits, or perhaps you want to increase your personal safety, inner strength and ability to focus, even under adverse conditions, while reducing stress and having fun. These abilities do not come naturally for many of us, but everyone can improve by conscious effort and training.