May 2026 Newsletter

WELCOME NEW STUDENTS

Scottie Herbert
Ava Tuzi
Rey Herbert
Ayrah Gajan
Jayden Zhang
Edwin Chan

EMILY P.

Emily began karate thanks to a push from her dad, and if you ask her today, she might still say it’s not exactly her favourite activity. But here’s the funny part, despite claiming she doesn’t like it, Emily shows up, works hard, and performs at a high level, while doing 3 classes per week! And every now and then, if you’re paying close attention, you might even catch her smiling and laughing with her friends (don’t worry Emily, we won’t make a big deal out of it).

What keeps Emily coming back is the people. She enjoys training alongside her friends like Catherine, Emily, Jessie, making each class more fun.

Outside the dojo, Emily stays active and tries new things. She used to take weekly ice-skating lessons starting at age 7 and now skates just for fun—though she once earned a gold medal in competition, which is an incredible accomplishment. She’s attended tennis camp for the past three years, plans to join a volleyball camp this summer, and is even thinking about trying badminton next.

When she’s not training or staying active, Emily enjoys spending time with friends and family—especially watching movies, playing board games, and hanging out with her twin siblings. She also has a creative side and loves baking, making everything from cookies to delicious liege waffles.

Emily is currently in Grade 7 at Little Rouge Public School. While she’s still figuring out what she wants to do in the future, one thing is clear… she will succeed in whatever she chooses.

Even if she won’t admit it, Emily continues to grow stronger, more confident, and more skilled every time she steps onto the floor. And whether she likes it or not… we’re very proud of her.