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Annoucements

Exams starting on March 16

Exams for the transition from white to yellow and from yellow to orange will begin on Monday, March 16 and Wednesday, March 18. Exams for higher belts will take place in the following weeks. We encourage all students to continue practicing at home.

Special Hapkido Workshop on Wednesday, April 8

We are excited to announce a special Hapkido workshop that will take place on Wednesday, April 8 from 7:30pm to 9pm at École Jean-Leman. This workshop is open to all members of the school. This is a great opportunity to explore another martial arts discipline and improve your self-defense skills. We hope to see many of you there!

Belt ceremony on Monday, April 20

The belt ceremony, open to all members of the school, will take place on Monday, April 20 at 7pm at École Jean-Leman.

Online Store for Candiac Karate sportswear

We are excited to announce the launch of our official online store! You can now purchase hoodies, t-shirts, sleeveless shirts to wear under the gi, and zip-up jackets, all featuring the school’s logo. You can have the items delivered to your home or pick them up directly at the store in Saint-Hubert. Click here to access the store and order your items.

The Candiac Karate School is celebrating its 50th anniversary!

It was in January 1976 that karate classes began in Candiac, under the direction of Sensei (Soke) Normand Théoret. To celebrate this important milestone, we will be organizing a series of events throughout the 2025-2026 session. Stay tuned for more details!

Karaté Candiac

Expérience

The Candiac karate school has been offering courses to children and adults since 1975 through the city of Candiac’s recreation activities. The philosophy of the Candiac karate school has evolved over the years, adapting to the real needs of today’s youth.

Respect

Karate at Candiac is taught as a sport, a discipline, and a way of life where respect and the desire to surpass oneself reign. The principles of discipline, control, self-improvement and respect that form the basis of karate are universal and apply to all aspects of life.

Adaptation

Karate is a sport and an art that allows everyone to develop according to their abilities and ambitions. Whether you’re four or 74, you can find something unique and challenging in karate.

Karate starts and ends with “rei” (bow)

Gichin Funakoshi

Work ethic

Progress in karate requires physical and mental work, rewarded by improved fitness and self-esteem.

Fitness

Karate is a sport in which flexibility, strength, endurance and speed are all assets that we develop with each training session.

Team spirit

Karate is seen as a solitary sport, but it is practiced in an atmosphere of mutual support and team spirit.

Pleasure

The foundations of the karate taught at our school are the pleasure of accomplishment, learning and moving forward.

Our Schedule

5-10 years old

Monday 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

This class also gives access to the class on Wednesday 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

5-7 years old

Wednesday 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

This class also gives access to the class on Monday 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

8-10 years old

Wednesday 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

This class also gives access to the class on Monday 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

11-15 years old

Monday 7:30 pm - 8:50 pm

This class also gives access to the improvement class on Wednesday 7:35 pm - 8:35 pm

16 years and above

Monday 7:30 pm - 8:50 pm

This class also gives access to the improvement class on Wednesday 7:35 pm - 8:35 pm

Parent-Child

Monday 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

This class also gives access to the improvement class on Wednesday 7:35 pm - 8:35 pm

Improvement for all

Wednesday 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Online Registration

Registration is online during the beginning of September on the ‘Service des Loisirs de Candiac’ website

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The Senseis

Sensei (Soke) Normand Théoret

    Sensei (Soke) Normand Théoret

    Black belt, 5th dan. Founding master of the school.

    I’ve been practicing martial arts since the age of 11. I co-founded the Candiac karate school and am responsible for the development of over 25 black belts. I was a student of Daniel Alexander 6th dan, founder of the Shorin-Ryu academy, and Maxime Mazaltarim 7th dan, formerly of the European Sankukai style. I was several times a member and captain of the Montreal South Shore competition team.

    Sensei Guillaume Larocque

      Sensei Guillaume Larocque

      Black belt, 4th dan.

      Since my first karate lessons at the age of 8 at the Candiac karate school, I’ve never stopped loving and practising karate. I obtained my black belt in 1993 and have been teaching ever since. Professionally, I work in the fields biodiversity science and ecoinformatics.

      Sensei Stephen Quiblat

        Sensei Stephen Quiblat

        Sikaran (ceinture noire, 3e Dan), Judo (ceinture brune), Shotokan (ceinture noire, 2e Dan ), Tae Kwon Do (ceinture noire, 1er Dan), Doce Pares (ceinture brune).

        I started the arts with my older brother’s club (Sinka Sikaran) at the age of 6 and have been hooked ever since. Out of curiosity, I also started visiting my cousin’s school (Phoenix Martial Arts, a combination of Kung Fu and Okinawan style). I then joined my other brother’s Judo school (XU/Kodukan Judo club).

        Sensei Pierre Payant

          Sensei Pierre Payant

          Black belt, 2nd dan

          I took up karate in Sankukai (1972). Subsequently: brown belt, Ate-Waza Kan (1986); black belt, Kebeckan (1993); black belt, Shotokan (2003), 1st Dan (2004); 1st Dan recognized by École Candiac (2007); 2nd Dan awarded by the École (2011). Motivated by unique colleagues, I will continue my practice as long as my health permits.

          Sensei Mélanie Rochon

            Sensei Mélanie Rochon

            Black belt, 3rd dan

            I started karate at the age of 9 in 1987, at the Candiac karate school. As a brown belt, I enrolled in another Shotokan-style school and have been practising both styles ever since. In 1997, I started teaching and sharing my passion, and in 1999, I obtained my black belt. Since then, I’ve never stopped practising karate, and I intend to continue for as long as possible. In addition to giving me a black belt and a second family, karate has taught me to surpass myself, persevere and respect others.

            Sensei Yannick Preziuso

              Sensei Yannick Preziuso

              Black belt, 2nd dan

              I started karate at the age of 11 at the Candiac karate school with Normand Théoret sensei. He was my teacher for many years. I took a 13-year break from karate, and after all those years I resumed classes, finally earning my black belt in 2013. I’ve been teaching him ever since. In 2010, during the summer, I practiced a few techniques with Stephan Quiblat sensei. I’m currently doing two black belt martial arts styles: Shorin ryu and KyokuShin Kai in a private school I’ve been attending since 2012 to further improve my skills with Stéphane Giroux sensei. I like fighting, I’m perseverant and disciplined. I hope to pursue karate for as long as my sensei Normand Théoret, whom I respect enormously.

              Sensei Daniel Tilli

                Sensei Daniel Tilli

                Black belt, 2nd dan

                From an early age, I’ve been very active, starting karate at the age of 6 with sensei Normand Théoret, and practising relentlessly until I obtained my black belt in 1997. A few years later, life led me to take up other sports on a regular basis (climbing, running, road biking, cross-country skiing), and with full-time studies and work, I took a 17-year break. I’ve been back for several years now, and it motivates me to see the young people and adults who come back year after year with the same motivation I have for this great sport and lifestyle.

                Sensei François Martel

                  Sensei François Martel

                  Black belt, 1st dan

                  I’ve loved martial arts since I was very young. I practised judo for several years until I obtained my blue belt. In 2002, my son and I signed up for karate at the town of Candiac in the parent-child group. I then continued with the adult group until I obtained my black belt. I really like the philosophy of our school; a more traditional style that promotes the values of respect and perseverance. Our master (Normand Théoret) and all the other Senseis have a passion for their art, which pushes us to surpass ourselves. The spirit of camaraderie is another reason why I’m still with the school after more than 20 years. My job: I’m a doctor. Other sports: badminton and jogging.

                  Sensei Stefan Savaria

                    Sensei Stefan Savaria

                    Black belt, 1st dan

                    I began my martial arts career at the Tae Kwon Do Chong Lee competition school. After a few years of competition, I took a break to practice other sports such as triathlon competition. Having moved to Candiac, I saw that there was a karate school nearby and decided to obtain my black belt in order to teach martial arts. What I particularly appreciate about this school is that the diversity of backgrounds of the different teachers means that you can acquire a wide range of skills and techniques from different martial arts, while remaining on a karate path. I have also given several women’s self-defence courses in Candiac..

                    Sensei Elie Francis

                      Sensei Elie Francis

                      Black belt, 1st dan

                      I started practicing karate in the mid 2000s with my children. 11 years later, I recieved my black belt and the rest is history! As long as I’m capable, I’ll continue learning and teaching, especially teaching the little ones. They are my favorite group!

                      Sensei Marie-Hélène Fortin

                        Sensei Marie-Hélène Fortin

                        Black belt, 1st dan

                        I decided to sign up for karate classes with the town of Candiac in order to get back into shape following my pregnancies. I’ve been practising this art for just over 11 years now, and it’s still a great pleasure. I never thought I’d get a black belt! I’m really proud of what I’ve achieved. The senseis and other karatekas have all supported and encouraged me along the way. As well as contributing to my physical and mental well-being, karate has a positive effect on my confidence and allows me to surpass myself. Today, I’m continuing my development by sharing the techniques I’ve been taught, while continuing to refine them myself!

                        Sensei Tristan Francis

                          Sensei Tristan Francis

                          Black belt, 1st dan

                          I have been practising karate for over 10 years and I have no intent of stopping. I never thought I would achieve the brown belt, but having completed such an achievement shows what you can obtain through hard work and perseverance. On top of having a black belt, I study at Concordia University in Montreal as a Computer Science student.

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                          All courses are at Jean-Leman elementary school in Candiac

                          École Jean-Leman, Candiac
                          Email: karatecandiac@gmail.com