Welcome to Capicio
Family owned and community focused since 2013
The Zen Karate style combines techniques from Shotokan Karate, Taekwondo, and Kickboxing. Our programs are designed to help kids or adults build strength, conditioning, confidence, determination and discipline. Karate and Kickboxing classes are led by our dedicated and passionate instructors that support students to achieve their full potential.
Join our motivating community and experience the best Karate Calgary has to offer. Start your martial arts journey today at Capicio Zen Karate & Kickboxing!
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Martial Arts Programs in Calgary
Explore our comprehensive training programs that include karate, kickboxing, competitive training and private lessons. We cater our classes to all ages and skill levels where students develop confidence, discipline, improved physical fitness and self defense skills. Our experienced and passionate instructors teach effective martial arts techniques while encouraging personal growth and promoting the Capicio core values.
The Capicio Difference
Zen Karate Values
We are family owned and community focused dojo that welcomes all ages and skills level to train in Zen Karate or Kickboxing. Our core values include self control, perseverance, integrity, respect, indomitable spirit and truth.
Martial Arts Expertise
40+ years of combined Zen Karate experience with achievements and competition success at provincial, national and international tournament levels. Our instructors are passionate about martial arts and support all students with their body of knowledge.
Student Development
Develop strength, balance, flexibility, confidence and mental discipline while progressing through the karate ranks and competitions. Students are important taught life skills and are motivated to improve inside and outside the dojo.
Tailored Martial Arts Training
Innovative training programs for youth and adults led by experienced instructors that guide all students to success. Whether you are a beginner or seasoned martial artists, we have a training program to help you reach your goals.
Sensei Alex Capicio
Sensei Alex started training martial arts when he was 8 years old in his hometown of Red Deer, Alberta. At age 10, he joined Cheney's Karate Studio where he trained for 20 years and developed his passion for marital arts.
With 35 years of experience training, competing and instructing, he currently holds his fourth degree black belt in Zen Karate.
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Sensei Alex values the discipline, determination, respect and mindfulness martial arts taught him, so when he opened Capicio Zen Karate and Kickboxing in Calgary in 2013, it was important for him to spread these benefits to families in the community.
Family is the core of Capicio and Sensei Alex strives to make a difference in people's lives through martial arts.
Karate and Kickboxing Benefits
In Zen Karate students learn a blend of shotokan karate, taekwondo and kickboxing providing students with a comprhensive martial arts experience.
Sudents enhance their physical fitness, improve flexibility, and develop self-discipline. This practice also fosters mental clarity and focus, which are essential skills both in and out of the dojo. For parents, enrolling their children in Zen Karate cultivates confidence and respect while promoting a strong sense of community and teamwork among peers.
Learn Self Defence and Striking
Build Strength and Flexibility
Develop Confidence and Discipline
Join a motivating community
Set, progress and achieve your goals
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