Health and Wellness Through an Art Form: Special Karate Workshop Series 2026
The nourishment of both physical and mental well-being positively influences our quality of life, and karate—a martial art—provides a pathway towards such enrichment. Derived from the Japanese words kara (empty) and te (hand), karate is aptly termed the Art of Empty Hands. It encompasses a variety of techniques that ingeniously utilize the body to confront challenging circumstances, fostering resilience applicable to everyday life.
Regular karate practice provides both physical and mental benefits, contributing to a healthier lifestyle. It can strengthen the mind-body connection, sharpen awareness, improve the perception of timing and distance, and develop courage and sound judgement. Moreover, karate fosters a sense of community among practitioners through interactive training and shared practice.
About The Special Karate Workshop Series:
The workshop series will provide opportunities to learn, explore, and enjoy new skills, with an emphasis on:
- Fundamental techniques
- Body movements and breathing
- Self-awareness, visualization, and appropriate responses when facing difficult situations
This workshop series is suitable for all ages and fitness levels and can be adapted to accommodate different abilities. If you have questions or concerns, please contact healthy workplace or the instructor.
The sessions will include:
- Warm-up, static, and dynamic stretches
- Basic movements, stances, and techniques
- Applications through interactive practices with a partner
- Introduction to intermediate and advanced movements with examples
- Introduction to Peace of Mind forms (a series of five forms)
Participants: The workshop will be offered to Faculty and Staff members.
Duration: Nine sessions, each lasting 1 hour. Although participants can attend any individual session, the sessions will build on each other so attending the series is highly recommended.
Session dates:
- October 19
- October 26
- November 2
- November 16
- November 23
- November 30
- December 7
- December 14
- December 21
Time: 12:00pm – 1:10pm
Location: Activity Room – Carleton Athletics
No prior experience or knowledge of karate is necessary.
Clothing: Gym clothing/karate uniform with bare feet on a wooden floor in the Carleton Athletics building.
Instructor: Dr. Hashmat Khan
4th degree black belt (in a system of 5 degrees)
27 years of karate experience
Dojo Leader, Ottawa West Dojo (Canada Shotokan Karate, non-profit)
Email: hashmatkhan@cunet.carleton.ca
Cell: 613-355-6669
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
As part of the registration process, please complete the form below from the Office of Risk Management and complete the following steps:
- Download the form below
- Complete all requested fields
- Save and title your edited copy (FirstName LastName – Karate Series 2026)
- Upload the completed form as part of your registration below
Karate Series 2026 – Waiver of Liability
Should you have any questions about the workshop or about the registration process, please don’t hesitate to contact Healthy Workplace by email at healthyworkplace@cunet.carleton.ca – we are always happy to help.