About the dojo

Little Mountain Traditional Martial Arts is a small dojo community in the heart of Mount Pleasant. Instructors Tim Landsiedel and Dave Gowans have each been practicing Shorinji Ryu Karate for over twenty three years under the guidance of Sensei Douglas Mortley.

Classes incorporate the foundations of Classical Karate. Students will learn stances, blocks, punches & kicks and a focus on Kata and Bunkai. Traditional Okinawan weapons (Kobudo) are also taught, such as the Bo, Jo, Sai, Tanbo, Tonfa & Tanto. Classes are usually ninety minutes long and incorporate stretching, basics, self defense applications & kata. 

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"The aim of the martial arts is to face reality and eliminate these illusions that present themselves to you on a daily basis." - Richard Kim  

Humility, Compassion, Honour, Loyalty, Patience and Gratitude.