Our Karate & Fitness Programs
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!
- CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM -
Striving 4 Excellence
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.
The Word of the Month for April is:
Humility
Contrary to popular belief, humble individuals are not weak, passive, or insecure. They are the complete opposite. A humble individual is quite confident and secure in himself or herself and does not need to brag or prove his or her worth to anyone. A humble individual, despite success, would instead celebrate someone else's results and put other people's feelings first.
Scholar and novelist C.S. Lewis said, "A person who is truly humble will not be thinking about humility; he will not be thinking about himself at all."
At Bernardo Karate, we teach our students that they can still pursue excellence and be humble. "It's okay to celebrate our accomplishments," says Renshi Tammy Bernardo, "but it's not okay to think we are better than everyone else. We can be strong but still maintain a humble spirit."
