Schedules, Dates, Fees and Class Descriptions
Schedule - Fall Term 2026 (Sept 8-Dec 17)
Tuesdays & Thursdays
- Beginner Class (New members, or people changing karate styles): 6:00 - 7:00pm
- Intermediate Class (Yellow-Purple belts): 7:00pm - 8:00pm
- Advanced Class (Brown & Black belts): 8:00-9:00pm
New and returning members can register at the front desk of the Homburg Centre or classes please call the Homburg Centre front desk at 902-420-5555
Fees - Class Fees, Associations Dues, Equipment, and Events
Homburg Center Fees per term
- Students & SMUfit members: $85 (Must be 14+ years of age to register)
- Community Members: $140 (Must be 14+ years of age to register)
- Competition Kata class: Day Pass/Drop-in fee.
Association Dues
- Association dues: $60 per member per year
Uniforms and Equipment
- Uniforms (gis): $90 (taxes and shipping included) for beginner level gi and includes the uniform and a white belt. Students may purchase a gi outside of the club as long as it is an approved, white, karate uniform with no patches or decoration. A minimum 10 oz weight gi is recomended as anything lighter is prone to tearing. ** Please note: Uniforms are mandatory
- Tournament equipment if a member would like to compete in competition:
- Required equipment for kata: Red and Blue belts
- Required equipment for kumite:
- Sparring gloves (red and blue)
- Mouth Guard
- Body protector (respectively male and female design as applicable)
- Shin & Foot pads pads (red and blue)
- Groin guards for male.
- Clinic, tournament, testing costs are dependant on the event and are listed at the time the event is scheduled.
Class Descriptions
Beginner Class
The beginner class is for people who have never practiced karate before as well as for people just starting out in the Shotokan, but may have experience in other styles of karate. This class requires regsiration with the Homburg Centre.
Intermediate and Advanced Class
These classes iare for members who have completed the beginner class, or for those who have past experience in Shotokan karate and have permission to join directly into the intermediate/advanced class. These classes requires regsiration with the Homburg Centre.