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Instructors
The people on the mats with you.
Our instructors take the time to understand your goals and guide you toward them in a fun, welcoming and exciting atmosphere.
Head Instructor
Kyoshi Dave Wattie
Wattie Karate carries Dave's name, and he leads the room as Head Instructor. The dojo is built around a simple idea: karate should feel like a home away from home, where every student is known by name.
Kyoshi Dave teaches Shorin Ryu karate to kids from age 5 and to adults, beginners and experienced students alike. His focus in every class is that it is safe, enjoyable and full of variety, and that each student leaves a little better than they came in.
His students put it best:
"Amazing instructor and great environment for novice or experienced students."
Rachel Pappas
Senpai Phil
Assistant Instructor
Senpai Phil assists Kyoshi Dave on the mats, helping students with their technique and making sure everyone in the room gets coached.
Dojo words
What the titles mean.
You'll hear a few Japanese words around the dojo. Here are the ones new families ask about first.
- Kyoshi
- A senior teaching title in karate, given to an experienced, high ranking instructor.
- Senpai
- A senior student who helps teach and guide the students coming up behind them.
- Dojo
- The place where karate is practised. At Wattie Karate, that's our home on Paul Street.
Come meet your instructors.
Pick Kids or Adults, add your name and number, then choose a trial class time. It takes about a minute.
Free trial classes
- Kids, 5 to 15 Mon 5:00 or 6:00 pm, Fri 5:00 pm
- Adults, 16+ Mon or Fri 7:00 pm