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Our Karate & Fitness Programs

Kids Karate

We offer a positive learning environment for ages starting as early as 4 years old.

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Adults Karate

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Cardio Kickboxing

Our instructors provide you with the most effective, safe instruction available.

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London’s Martial Arts & Fitness Leader!

We're thrilled to announce that our gym has been honoured with the Canadian Choice Award for Best Gym in London, Ontario! This achievement reflects the dedication of our incredible staff, the support of our amazing members, and our commitment to providing top-notch facilities and services. Thank you for helping us reach this milestone. We couldn't have done it without you!

We offer 6 convenient locations for you and your family. Bernardo Karate & Cardio Kickboxing encourages you to take the time to get to know our facility, our professional team and meet with Michael Bernardo personally.

With 40 years of experience, our Bernardo Karate members graduate with greater self-esteem, confidence and fitness levels. We offer you everything you want in a first-class facility – a friendly environment, helpful service, great value and positive results that are fast and lasting.

Here's What Our Members Have to Say!

John

I have never been in a place where the people were so caring. They have pushed me to a new fitness level and I plan to continue to challenge myself and increase my goals. I recommend to everyone I know.

Jacques Chomiak

Trained here and got up to 2nd degree black belt. Great instructors keep a whole class intense for people with different skill. Every instructor is very adept and knowlegable in forms and technique. Very friendly atmosphere and attending is worth it. Definitely London's best Martial Arts and cardio kickboxing studio!Jacques Chomiak

Louise Cottrell Cassar

We started karate because my son said Why play with action figures when I can be one?
It's been 2 years and we love it there. My son is a blue belt and my 5 year old daughter is in little dragons. I just joined and am loving the adult classes. I can't wait to start kickboxing!
A family that plays together stays together

Laurie

I’m impressed with the school and staff! The atmosphere is positive and encouraging. I always look forward to my next workout!

Jennifer Watson

My niece and I did the kickboxing cardio class from 6-7pm and had an amazing workout. It was our fist time doing the class and the teacher Leah was great at explaining, Leah and the rest of the class made us feel welcome. We can't wait to join and come to more classes.
Thanks for a great experience.

Gina Hymus

Love it! The people are fantastic!!! Very supportive and enjoy having fun.

Sabu Joseph

Having enjoyed many years of Martial Arts and friendships at Bernardo Karate, and having travelled and studied Martial Arts in other countries, I know it is a top notch place to learn and enjoy Martial Arts for all ages!

Jody Johnston

Very friendly and supportive environment! Kids enjoy working hard to achieve belt levels with instruction from amazing black belts helping along the way.

Holly Kenny

Bernardo Karate is an amazing school that offers high quality, diverse training in a friendly, open-minded atmosphere!

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- CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM -

Striving 4 Excellence

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Bernardo Karate & Cardio Kickboxing strongly believes in developing the character of our students along with the martial arts skills we teach them. The Striving 4 Excellence character development program was developed with 40 years of experience in teaching children respect, confidence and self-discipline. Striving 4 Excellence gives our members the opportunity to discuss, practice, and apply character development traits in their lives. The program includes a Karate Kids Workbook and a Little Dragons Colouring book which children complete each month at home. The lessons outlined in the workbook are designed to accompany the "Word of the Month" which instructors discuss with students during each class.  Through study of this workbook and mindful application at home, school, and dojo, children will be able to further develop the character and qualities for life success. Learn more about our Character Development Program.

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The Word of the Month for October is:

Courage

For us at Bernardo Karate, courage also means trying new things even if they scare us. John Wayne said it best; “Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway.” And like most skills, we know that courage can be honed and increased through regular practice in every karate class.

Choose courage and cross out fear
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