Bernardo Karate Inc.

About Bernardo Karate Inc.

Bernardo Karate & Cardio Kickboxing is a martial arts and fitness club located on Oxford St. E. in the Carling Heights neighbourhood of London. The studio serves families and individuals of all ages and fitness levels, offering programs across six locations in the London and surrounding area. The club provides diverse martial arts and fitness services, including Adult Karate and Cardio Kickboxing. For children aged 4 to 17, the studio offers specific programs: Little Dragons for ages 4 to 6, Kids Karate for ages 7 to 12, and Teens Karate for ages 13 to 17. These classes utilize traditional martial arts combined with modern fitness techniques to improve strength, stamina, flexibility, and coordination. Additionally, the studio offers Kettlebell and combat conditioning classes, as well as sport-specific training, sparring, and focus pad coaching. A key component of their youth training is the Striving 4 Excellence character development program, which focuses on teaching respect, confidence, and self-discipline through a "Word of the Month" and a dedicated Karate Kids Workbook. The business is led by Michael Bernardo, a 9th Degree Black Belt with over 45 years of experience. He is the only Canadian voted into the Black Belt Magazine Hall of Fame and the Canadian Black Belt Hall of Fame. He is also the President of the World Kickboxing Commission – Canada and has served as the Head Coach of the Canadian National Karate Team. The studio is co-owned and operated by Tammy Bernardo, a 6th Degree Black Belt and program developer. Other key instructors include Tom Roberts, Lee Campbell, Dennis McFadden, and Holly Stewart. The club also maintains a connection with the Kids Kicking Cancer program in London, providing black belt instructors to help empower children facing disease. Prospective members can visit the facilities for a tour or take advantage of trial offers available at all six locations. The studio provides a full-time schedule of morning, afternoon, and evening classes designed to accommodate various schedules.