The Calgary Karate-Do Dojo started in the summer of 1997 by Sensei Gord Besler as he wanted to share his passion for karate-do. Throughout the years the club has flourished to help grow students into strong and skillful martial artists. Classes are filled with hardwork, push-ups, and most importantly, fun. Sensei Gord's instruction beautifully balances the application of techniques with the unique body mechanics of each individual student, empowering them to push their limits.
Sensei Gord fosters a sense of community within the dojo that allows students to work together in a safe and friendly environment and build core values of passion, belonging, empathy, and learning. Training sessions integrates different perspectives of teaching and learning from advanced students, offering many ways to help students build strong foundations of karate.